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EPISODE · Jul 9, 2025 · 29 MIN

Ep 52: Rethinking Cities with Blockchain with Former Lord Mayor of London Michael Mainelli

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Michael Mainelli, former Lord Mayor of London, joins Owl Explains to unpack how blockchain can help cities govern smarter: from planning records to transit data. From congestion charges to building permits, Mainelli explains why cities need better memory systems and not just better apps. It’s local meets ledger, and a reminder that blockchain’s real power might lie in fixing what cities forget to track.

Michael Mainelli, former Lord Mayor of London, joins Owl Explains to unpack how blockchain can help cities govern smarter: from planning records to transit data. From congestion charges to building permits, Mainelli explains why cities need better memory systems and not just better apps. It's local meets ledger, and a reminder that blockchain's real power might lie in fixing what cities forget to track.

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