In this episode, we dive deep into the future of cities with Magellan from Maps.fun, a groundbreaking platform that's revolutionizing how communities interact with and improve their cities through blockchain technology.

Maps.fun serves as a launchpad for cities to launch their own tokens and build self-governing communities. The platform helps bridge the gap between online communities and real-world impact, with features like geographically restricted token sales ensuring local community involvement.

Key topics covered:

• How Maps.fun evolved from earlier projects like CityDAO and CityCoins

• The mechanics of city token launches and community governance

• Why smaller cities might be the perfect testing ground for this technology

• The vision for transitioning from "cloud communities" to real-world impact

• How city tokens could revolutionize municipal funding and community organization

Since launching three weeks ago, Maps.fun has already onboarded two major cities (New York and San Francisco) and received interest from 50+ communities worldwide. Their goal? 50 active city DAOs within six months, with half becoming physical communities within a year.

Whether you're interested in blockchain technology, urban development, or community organization, this conversation offers fascinating insights into how web3 could reshape our cities and communities.

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