What Camino Network does

Camino Network is a Layer 1 blockchain platform purpose-built for the travel industry, operated by a consortium of KYB-verified travel businesses and governed by the Camino Network Foundation, a Swiss non-profit registered in Zug (CHE-376.609.933). The platform uses a Proof-of-Stake & Authority (PoSA) consensus mechanism, is EVM-compatible, claims sub-second finality and up to 4,500 transactions per second, and is fueled by the CAM native token, which is used for transaction fees, validator bonding (100,000 CAM), and proposal creation (2,000 CAM). Its flagship product, Camino Messenger, is an open-source, decentralized B2B wallet-to-wallet communication and booking protocol built on standardized protobuf message types for accommodation, transport, activity, insurance, and package verticals, with on-chain booking minting and smart-contract payment orchestration. Supporting infrastructure includes the Camino Wallet, Camino Suite (wallet, explorer, partner showroom), CaminoScan block explorer, and the Columbus test network, with planned TravelFi stablecoin settlement (EURe, EURSH), Camino Name Service, CLINKS one-click booking, and a Digital ID offering.

The company served enterprise travel players — airlines (Eurowings/Lufthansa Group, SunExpress), tour operators (TUI, Alpitour, DER Touristik, Ventura Travel), OTAs, hotel groups, and travel-tech firms (Giata, Juniper, Hexens.io) — through a mix of direct enterprise sales, a self-serve Camino Messenger integration, and validator-driven consortium distribution. The reported scale included 200+ brands and organizations onboarded, 7 million+ mainnet transactions, 100,000+ wallets created, 50+ integrated Messenger partners, and 68 active projects across hotel, airline, insurance, and tour-operator verticals. Monetization relied on a freemium Messenger, optional supplier-fee configuration on messages, 30% validator share of transaction fees, CAM token utility, and an optional CAM-to-Ethereum migration service at €300 per million CAM.

The Foundation's core operating subsidiary Chain4Travel AG (Baar, Switzerland) was acquired by Travel Token Marketplace (TTM GmbH, Hamburg) in March 2026, and in June 2026 the Camino Network Foundation announced an orderly closure after a validator governance vote failed to reach quorum on a 3-Year Continuity paid option, with the treasury exhausted at approximately six weeks of runway. Effective June 2026, Foundation-managed infrastructure, CEX relationships (Gate.io, Bitpanda), business development, and ecosystem support were discontinued; validators may continue operating nodes independently with a minimum of six active nodes, and TTM offers an optional CAM-to-ERC-20 migration pathway with a Uniswap v3 WBTC/CAM liquidity pool.

Name

Camino Network

Legal name

Camino Network Foundation

Website

https://camino.network

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Closed

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Camino Network was a Layer 1 blockchain and B2B messenger protocol built for the travel industry, enabling KYB-verified airlines, tour operators, OTAs, and hotels to exchange standardized booking messages and settle payments. It was operated by a validator consortium and governed by the Camino Network Foundation in Zug, Switzerland, and entered orderly closure in June 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel Blockchain Infrastructure

NAICS

Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services (56159)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Booking & Reservation Platforms (B2B/B2C) (THALAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

B2B Agent/Partner Booking Portals (Extranet) (THALADAJ), B2B OTA/White-Label Booking Platforms & Affiliate Networks (THAKAAAO)

Keywords

• Travel blockchain platform
• B2B travel distribution
• Blockchain travel protocol
• Travel data standards
• Consortium blockchain network

Headquarters

HQ city

Cham

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Transaction fees (network fees): Validators receive an equal 30% share of transaction fees as rewards for securing and validating the network. CAM tokens are used to pay transaction fees within the network.
2. CAM Token utility and staking: Validators bond 100,000 CAM tokens to secure the network; proposal creators bond 2,000 CAM. CAM tokens serve multiple utility functions including transaction fees, validator bonding, and payment currency, creating token demand within the ecosystem.
3. Camino Messenger messaging fees: Suppliers can configure fees (supplierFee) for messages to balance costs of processing searches and providing information. Distributors can pay for information provision from suppliers via the Messenger.
4. CAM token listing and exchange relationships: CAM token is listed on centralized exchanges (Gate.io, Bitpanda) with associated market-making. The Foundation pursued exchange listing expansion as a revenue/growth mechanism. Following the Foundation's closure in 2026, these exchange relationships ceased.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Camino Network operates a Layer 1, EVM-compatible, public permissioned blockchain purpose-built for the travel industry, powered by the CAM token and Proof-of-Stake & Authority consensus. On top of the chain it runs Camino Messenger, the first decentralized B2B booking and messaging protocol that lets verified travel companies (airlines, hotels, tour operators, OTAs, travel tech providers) communicate wallet-to-wallet, share standardized protobuf travel data, and settle bookings and stablecoin payments through smart contracts.

Product overview

Camino Network operates as a Layer 1 blockchain platform purpose-built for the travel industry, featuring the CAM token as its native cryptocurrency. The core product ecosystem centers on three interconnected pillars: the Camino Network blockchain infrastructure providing the foundational Layer 1 with PoSA consensus, Camino Messenger serving as the B2B Web3 distribution platform for travel data exchange and booking orchestration, and Camino Wallet as the non-custodial digital wallet for asset management. The Camino Suite provides the unified application interface combining Wallet, Explorer, and Partners modules. Camino Messenger Protocol defines standardized message types for travel verticals (accommodation, transport, activity, insurance, package) while the Camino Messenger Bot handles partner system integration. Supporting products include KYB/KYC verification via Sumsub, the Decode Travel hackathon series, Columbus Test Network for development, and upcoming features in the 2025 roadmap including TravelFi stablecoin integration, Camino Name Service, CLINKS one-click booking, and Digital ID. The ecosystem is governed by the Camino Network Foundation (Swiss entity) and operated by a consortium of travel industry validators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camino Messenger: The first decentralized B2B booking protocol for travel - a wallet-to-wallet communication system for the travel industry with seamless travel data management and exchanges through a unified and encrypted infrastructure.
• Camino Wallet
• Camino Suite
• Camino Network Foundation

Products and services

• Camino Network (Layer 1 Blockchain) Public, permissioned Layer 1 blockchain purpose-built for the travel industry, powered by the CAM token and Proof-of-Stake & Authority consensus. Provides EVM compatibility, sub-second finality, up to 4,500 TPS, KYB/KYC-verified validators, and on-chain booking and stablecoin payment settlement for travel businesses.
• Camino Messenger The first decentralized B2B Web3 distribution platform for travel, enabling wallet-to-wallet communication between travel companies via standardized protobuf message types (accommodation, transport, activity, insurance, packages). A single integration connects a partner to all network participants, replacing dozens of siloed API connections and supporting 50+ integrated partners.
• CAM Token The native utility token of Camino Network, used to pay transaction fees, stake for validator bonding (100,000 CAM bond required), create governance proposals (2,000 CAM bond), and transact B2B travel payments alongside stablecoins such as EURe and EURSH. Sub-units include nCAM (10^-9) and aCAM (10^-18).
• Camino Wallet A non-custodial smart contract wallet for the Camino Network that lets users send, receive, and swap digital assets including CAM tokens, stablecoins, and digital booking assets, with users managing their own private keys and recovery phrases.
• Camino Suite Web-based application suite combining the Camino Wallet (digital asset management), Explorer (block explorer for transaction tracking), and Partner Showroom (web3 travel partnership management) into a single interface for network participants and travel businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% reduction in API message response sizes through protobuf serialization
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Travel Token Marketplace (TTM GmbH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026TTM GmbH, a German company from Hamburg founded in 2025, acquired Chain4Travel (Zug) on behalf of the Camino Network Foundation. TTM will strengthen the ecosystem with its own products including wallet-enabled Travel Tokens that convert traditional travel vouchers into digital assets. TTM also presented an optional CAM-to-Ethereum migration pathway for token holders.
• Polygon IDcoreTechnology or IntegrationPolygon ID provided identity management challenges at the Decode Travel hackathon, showcasing Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) and zero-knowledge proofs for travel use cases including privacy-preserving personalization, preferential rate verification, and seamless identity verification across travel touchpoints.
• w3.fundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerW3.fund hosted the Decode Travel hackathon at their headquarters in Berlin. The venture fund empowers builders to create and enable everyone to participate in web3 through community, content, and investments.
• Sleap.iominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSleap.io provided personalized hotel offers for Decode Travel hackathon participants as Hotel Partner.
• Gate.iocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGate.io expressed interest in listing the CAM token and was in discussions with the Camino Network Foundation for token listing. Following the Foundation's orderly closure in June 2026, exchange relationships including with Gate.io ceased.
• BitpandacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBitpanda served as a CEX listing partner for the CAM token alongside market-making services. Following the Foundation's orderly closure in June 2026, these exchange relationships and associated market-making ceased.
• SumsubcoreTechnology or IntegrationSumsub is the third-party verification partner used for KYB and KYC verification on Camino Network. All KYB/KYC data is stored by Sumsub for identity verification of validators, consortium members, and wallet users.
• ISO Travel Solutions GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorISO Travel Solutions GmbH participated in the Decode Travel hackathon and hackathon judging panel. Managing Director Markus Kretschmer described Chain4Travel as enabling direct and cheap peer-to-peer transactions, replacing expensive centralized middlemen. ISO Travel participated as both a validator and an application provider.
• Ventura TravelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVentura Travel CEO Andre Kiwitz endorsed the Camino blockchain and Chain4Travel team. Ventura Travel identified multiple use cases and is implementing them. CEO described blockchain as set to revolutionize travel.
• DER Touristik Central EuropeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDER Touristik Central Europe CEO Ingo Burmester endorsed blockchain technology for travel, stating 'Once you understand how blockchain works and the new possibilities it offers in IT, production and sales, you will be thrilled.' The company is implementing first concrete implementations.
• Netmatch BVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetmatch BV CEO Eric van der Hout described Camino as changing the way business is done. Netmatch is implementing first use cases for preferred clients to accelerate their growth, calling Chain4Travel a valued partner, strong supporter, and source of inspiration.
• Alpitour World GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlpitour World Group participated in the Decode Travel hackathon with UTravel (Gen-Z focused brand) challenge on cryptocurrency payments for local partners. CIO/CTO Francesco Ciuccarelli served as a hackathon judge. Alpitour is one of the 200+ institutions using CAM token on the network.
• HolidayCheckcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHolidayCheck participated in the Decode Travel hackathon with a proof-of-stay challenge for travel reviews using zero-knowledge proofs on Camino Network. VP of Technology Konark Modi served as a hackathon judge. HolidayCheck operates travel booking portals and the tour operator brand HolidayCheck Reisen.
• Universal Beach Hotels / Universal Mallorca TravelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversal Beach Hotels (17-hotel group) and Universal Mallorca Travel participated in Decode Travel with a marine restoration sponsorship challenge. Director Manuel Posch served as a hackathon judge.
• SAN TSGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSAN TSG hosted the Decode Travel Antalya hackathon at their headquarters in Antalya. Their subsidiary Paximum participated by developing smart contract systems for automated commission disbursements.
• Falkensteiner VenturesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFalkensteiner Ventures Co-Founder and Managing Partner Beat Blaser served as a judge at the Decode Travel hackathon, contributing expertise in hospitality and travel innovation.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Outlier Ventures: Web3 venture accelerator and investor that funded Camino Network with $150K. Comparable as the ecosystem investor with thematic exposure to blockchain-enabled travel and similar distributed web platforms.

Emerging players

• Polygon Labs: Ethereum scaling solution and Layer 2 blockchain provider that collaborated with Camino via Polygon ID for identity use cases. Comparable as a broader blockchain infrastructure provider with travel-relevant identity and scaling capabilities.
• Travala: Crypto-friendly online travel agency accepting multiple cryptocurrencies for hotel and flight bookings. Comparable as a blockchain-enabled travel booking platform, though focused on B2C rather than B2B distribution.

Regional players

• Veratravel (Veratour): Italian tour operator exploring blockchain distribution. Comparable as a tour operator in the Camino ecosystem evaluating blockchain-based distribution alongside others like TUI and DERTOUR.

Direct peers

• Winding Tree: Decentralized B2B travel marketplace built on blockchain, similarly targeting airline, hotel, and travel distribution disintermediation. Most directly comparable as a blockchain-native travel distribution platform.

Broad incumbents

• Travelport: Major global distribution system (GDS) serving travel agencies, airlines, and hotels with booking, distribution, and payment technology. Comparable as the incumbent travel distribution infrastructure that Camino Messenger aims to disrupt.
• Amadeus: Largest global GDS provider offering booking, distribution, and IT solutions for the travel industry. Comparable as an incumbent travel technology provider whose distribution model Camino aims to disintermediate.
• Sabre: Major travel technology company providing GDS, airline, and hotel IT solutions globally. Comparable as incumbent travel distribution technology that Camino Messenger positions against.
• WebBeds: Global B2B accommodation distribution platform connecting travel buyers with hotel suppliers. Comparable as a B2B travel distribution platform serving tour operators, OTAs, and travel agents.
• Hotelbeds: Leading B2B bedbank providing hotel distribution to tour operators, travel agents, and OTAs worldwide. Comparable as incumbent B2B hotel distribution intermediary that Camino Messenger's unified protocol aims to complement or replace.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/camino_network
• GitHubgithub.com/chain4travel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/caminonetwork

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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