EPIC Travel

EPIC Travel is a crypto-focused travel booking platform built on the XRP Ledger's EVM-compatible sidechain. It allows users to book hotels and flights using cryptocurrencies like EPIC, XRP, and 200+ other digital assets, while also supporting traditional payment methods like credit cards and Apple Pay.

Its core value proposition is offering up to 30% off hotel and flight rates compared to mainstream platforms, plus up to 8% cashback in XRP on bookings. EPIC token holders also get access to a premium concierge service for travel arrangements. The platform positions itself as the first "travel layer" for the XRP economy, aiming to give crypto assets real-world spending utility beyond trading.

The market pain point it addresses is the lack of practical, everyday use cases for cryptocurrencies. While many blockchain projects promise real-world adoption, few deliver scalable consumer services. Travel is an $11.7 trillion industry, yet crypto has had no dedicated spending layer for it. EPIC Travel tries to bridge this gap by making crypto payments as easy as using a traditional booking site.

In the past six months (March to September 2026), EPIC Travel underwent a significant transformation. The project, originally known as Ethernity Chain (an NFT-focused platform), rebranded to Epic Chain in early 2026 after a community DAO vote, shifting toward real-world asset tokenization. In June 2026, it pivoted again to become EPIC Travel, launching its early access program with a $25 sign-up gift for new users. The platform has been actively promoting its beta app and referral rewards on X (formerly Twitter).

One notable concern: the project has gone through multiple rapid rebrands (Ethernity → Epic Chain → EPIC Travel) within a short timeframe, which could create confusion about its long-term focus. However, no major security incidents or scandals have been reported in the past two years.