Changing the Experience of the Maha Kumbh Mela
January 29, Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India]: Over 450 million pilgrims are expected to visit Prayagraj this year for the Maha Kumbh Mela, the biggest religious event in the world. There is great spiritual and cultural importance to this once-in-144-years occurrence. By combining tradition and state-of-the-art technology, Okto Wallet and Chaincode have made history by introducing NFT-based tickets.
Ticketing for NFT: An Original Project
Millions of Indian Railways customers will be able to book tent cities and train trips using NFT-based tickets for the first time. In addition to acting as digital keepsakes, these NFTs, which are safely kept in the Okto Wallet, will grant devotees special advantages like savings on lodging and other services. More than one lakh tents, ranging from basic to luxurious, have been set up to accommodate the anticipated congregation of over 20 lakh pilgrims at a time.
Important Aspects of the Collaboration
1. Ticketing for NFT:
NFT versions of tickets will be provided to passengers who reserve certain Indian Railways services and lodging in the Kumbh Mela Tent City.
Travellers will receive a personalised and one-of-a-kind digital memento when these NFTs are safely kept in the Okto Wallet.
2. Special Advantages:
NFT ticket holders can improve their entire pilgrimage experience by receiving savings on partner services and tent lodgings.
3. Smooth Integration of Web3:
The Okto Wallet removes the complexity of blockchain technology to guarantee a seamless Web3 experience. The platform’s ease of use even for novice users makes the switch to blockchain technology smooth and organic.
Industry Executives Discuss the Collaboration
“With Indian Railways, Polygon, and Okto, we are excited to usher in a new era of travel experiences,” said Alok Gupta, founder and CEO of Chaincode. Blockchain’s unmatched security, transparency, and trust are revolutionising entire industries. Our goal with NFTs is to transform the way tourists engage with their travels and produce enduring, significant memories.
The importance of this effort was underlined by Rohit Jain, Head of DeFi Initiatives at CoinDCX and Okto: “Every Indian aspires to attend the Kumbh Mela at least once in their lifetime—it is a journey of faith and unforgettable memories.” What better way to launch Web3 on such a large scale than at the Maha Kumbh? Web3 is intended for regular users. With an anticipated 450 million pilgrims, this is the ideal time to demonstrate Web3’s capabilities. Travellers can now customise their experiences like never before thanks to our relationship with Chaincode.
About Okto: Making Web3 Easy for All
The goal of the Okto ecosystem is to make Web3 smooth and accessible. With its modular APIs, Okto serves as a chain abstraction and orchestration layer that makes blockchain development easier for developers of all skill levels.
The Okto Chain, Okto SDK, Okto Wallet, and an expanding network of Okto partners are essential elements of the Okto ecosystem, which has more over 20 million users during its pre-mainnet phase.
A Unified Blockchain Interface: An Overview of Okto Chain
Chain Abstraction & Orchestration Layer: A ZK-rollup-based application chain that provides a consistent interface for smooth transactions and smart contract execution, making it easier to connect with different blockchains.
The Okto Token is the backbone of the ecosystem, providing infrastructure support and encouraging user involvement.
Okto SDK: Enabling Blockchain Development by Developers
The Okto SDK bridges the gap between standard web development and decentralised applications by offering a robust toolkit for blockchain development.
Important attributes:
Web2-Like Modular APIs: With intuitive APIs, developers who are accustomed to Web2 can easily switch to blockchain technology.
The Chain Abstracted Wallet SDK Kit makes it possible to incorporate wallet features into apps with ease, improving security and user experience.
In addition to providing NFTs, Okto and Chaincode’s innovative partnership is revolutionising how devotees interact with the Maha Kumbh Mela, enhancing its personalisation, security, and memorability.
