Decentralized Cities: What Happens When Blockchain Runs Urban Infrastructure

Jul 15, 2025 published by
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What if your city ran on code instead of committees? 

In this episode of the Wirex Podcast, host Lianna Adams sits down with Ravi Chamria, Co-founder and CEO of Zeeve, to explore one of the boldest ideas in Web3: decentralized cities. From blockchain-powered governance to smart contract-enabled public services, we’re asking the big questions—can cities really run without centralized control? And more importantly, should they? 

We dive into: 

  • What decentralized cities actually are (beyond the buzz) 

  • Real-world pilot projects using blockchain infrastructure 

  • The promise and perils of smart contracts in city management 

  • Who’s accountable when automation goes wrong 

  • And whether the future of urban life lies more in philosophy than tech 

Whether you're a technologist, urbanist, or just Web3-curious, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss. 

 

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