Quick take

• AVA is the utility token behind Travala.com, a crypto-first travel agency offering 3M+ hotels, flights, and activities.
• It powers the AVA Smart Program, a Web3 loyalty scheme with discounts, giveback rewards, and membership tiers.
• AVA is multi-chain: launched on Ethereum (ERC‑20) with bridges to BNB Smart Chain (BEP‑20) and Solana.
• In 2023, Travala executed a token swap from legacy AVAOLD (BEP‑2/BEP‑20) to the new AVA (primarily ERC‑20). Legacy holders can still deposit to Travala to swap 1:1.
• Contract to verify on BNB Smart Chain (BEP‑20): 0xbd3b9e2c269152c3ccbb31b46b3f05db90388f10.

What is AVA and Travala.com?

Travala.com is a leading Web3 travel platform where you can book hotels, flights, and activities in 230+ countries using crypto or traditional payments. Its mission is to make travel cheaper, more transparent, and more crypto-friendly.

The AVA token sits at the center of this ecosystem. Managed by the AVA Foundation, AVA underpins a decentralized loyalty network that rewards travelers for bookings and engagement across Travala and partner integrations.

Core utilities: why AVA matters

• Pay with AVA on Travala

  • Use AVA to book millions of travel products on Travala.com.
  • Get extra incentives like up to 3% additional discount when paying entirely in AVA.

• AVA Smart Program (loyalty tiers)

  • Lock AVA to activate membership tiers (e.g., Basic to Diamond).
  • Perks can include:
    • Up to 10% giveback on trips (paid in AVA, BTC, or other supported assets).
    • Up to 5% booking discounts on Travala.
    • Up to 3% extra discount when paying fully in AVA.
    • Annual bonus opportunities on locked AVA (up to 20% in some tiers).
    • Access to exclusive airdrops, giveaways, and community perks.
    • Extras like airport lounge access and concierge services in higher tiers.
  • Explore details at the Smart Program page.

• Governance and community

  • As the ecosystem decentralizes, AVA holders are expected to vote on proposals (features, partnerships, and roadmap priorities).

• Beyond Travala

  • Spend AVA with supported merchants via Binance Pay and Simplex.
  • Travala has teased “AVA Deals” — deeply discounted, AVA-only travel offers (up to 70% off) for the community.

Tokenomics at a glance

• Network and standards: AVA is primarily an ERC‑20 token with bridges to BNB Smart Chain (BEP‑20) and Solana.
• Supply: Target maximum supply of 100,000,000 AVA, following a scheduled release every three months, projected to complete by 2033.
• Burns: Travala periodically burns a portion of AVA used for bookings, reducing circulating supply over time and aligning incentives with platform usage.

Note: Market data can change quickly. Always check live stats on platforms like CoinMarketCap or the AVA Foundation.

Cross-chain design and the 2023 token swap

• Multi-chain availability
  • AVA launched as an ERC‑20 token and is bridgeable to BNB Smart Chain (BEP‑20) and Solana (SPL) for broader access and lower fees.
• AVAOLD to AVA (2023 swap)
  • In late August–September 2023, Travala migrated legacy AVAOLD on BNB Beacon Chain (BEP‑2) and BNB Smart Chain (BEP‑20) to the new AVA, with Ethereum as the primary base.
  • If you still hold AVAOLD, you can deposit to your Travala.com wallet and accept terms to swap 1:1 into the new token. Travala handled the technical process for wallet and Smart Program balances during the swap.
• Contract to verify on BNB Smart Chain
  • BEP‑20 address: 0xbd3b9e2c269152c3ccbb31b46b3f05db90388f10.
  • Always double-check you’re interacting with the correct network and contract.

Security and best practices

• Verify before you transact
  • Use the verified BEP‑20 contract on BscScan.
  • Be wary of similarly named tokens (e.g., Avalanche’s AVAX or unrelated “Ava” projects).
• Wallet choices
  • Popular options include MetaMask, Trust Wallet, and Coinbase Wallet.
• Network discipline
  • Confirm you’re using the right chain (Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, or Solana) and the correct token representation before sending funds or bridging.

Where to buy or trade AVA

• Centralized exchanges
  • AVA is listed on major exchanges such as Binance and others shown on CoinMarketCap.
• Pro trading dashboards
  • You can also track and trade AVA on GMGN.AI, which provides real-time analytics, smart money tracking, and risk checks for tokens.

Tip: Compare liquidity, spreads, and fees across venues, and always confirm the contract matches the market you’re using.

Common confusions to avoid

• AVA vs. AVAX (Avalanche)
  • AVA (Travala) is a travel loyalty and payments token; AVAX is the native token of the Avalanche network. They are unrelated.
• Other “Ava” tokens
  • Tokens like “Ava Protocol” or “Ava AI” are separate projects. Always rely on official links from the AVA Foundation and Travala.com.

Developer and partner notes

• Plug-and-play loyalty
  • The AVA Foundation is building a modular, partner-friendly loyalty stack so projects can integrate AVA-based rewards and access quickly.
• Bridges and tools
  • Use the official bridge and documentation from the AVA Foundation when moving assets across chains.

Final thoughts

AVA’s value proposition is straightforward: turn travel bookings into on-chain rewards with transparent, tiered benefits that feel more like a crypto-native membership than a traditional points scheme. With multi-chain support, giveback rewards, and an expanding partner network, AVA aims to make Web3 loyalty both useful and widely accessible. As always, verify contracts, understand the 2023 swap context if you still hold AVAOLD, and use reputable platforms when trading or bridging.