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The decline of Mumbai's dabbawalas is a microcosm of the broader disruption of informal, trust-based economies by remote work and rising costs. For crypto, this reinforces the narrative of increasing digitalization, potentially accelerating demand for decentralized payment systems and stablecoins in India, though the effect is marginal and long-term.

Mumbai's dabbawalas, who have delivered home-cooked meals for over 100 years, are leaving the trade due to remote work and rising costs.