About this episode
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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Guests

Michael Mainelli
Economist and former Lord Mayor of the City of London

Sylvia Sanchez
Project Manager at Ava Labs • Owl Explains Host