NodeZero/docs/BUSINESS_ONBOARDING.md

# Business Onboarding Guide
# NodeZero - Bitcoin-Accepting Businesses

## 1. Business Requirements
- Mesh verification application
- BTC/Lightning payment capability
- QR code POS setup
- On-chain identity registration

## 2. Onboarding Steps
1. Apply via mesh (scan QR at any node)
2. Submit business documentation
3. Verify mesh identity
4. Install Lightning POS terminal
5. Configure payment settings
6. Begin accepting Bitcoin payments

## 3. Fee Structure Sample
| Category | Onboarding Fee | Yearly Fee | Transaction Fee |
|----------|---------------|-----------|----------------|
| Restaurant | EUR 50 | EUR 100 | 0.1% |
| Retail | EUR 50 | EUR 100 | 0.1% |
| Hotel | EUR 75 | EUR 150 | 0.1% |
| Healthcare | EUR 50 | EUR 75 | 0.15% |
| Tourism | EUR 50 | EUR 100 | 0.1% |
| Transport | EUR 50 | EUR 100 | 0.1% |
| Education | EUR 50 | EUR 50 | 0.1% |

## 4. Payment Flow
1. Customer presents / scans QR at POS
2. Payment routed via Lightning (instant)
3. Settlement to merchant wallet
4. Service recorded on mesh ledger

## 5. Verification
- Mesh verification badge (nostr)
- Rating system via WoT reviews
- Renewable verification annually

## 6. Supported Currencies
- Bitcoin (BTC)
- Lightning (satoshis)
- USDC stablecoin
- EUR (auto-converted)

## 7. Business Benefits
- Lower transaction fees than credit cards
- Instant settlement
- On-chain transaction history
- Nostr verification badge
- Treasury discount access
- Access to workforce platform

## 8. Contact
- Mesh office: mesh.local/business
- Lightning address: business@nodezero.funchal
- Portal: portal.nodezero.funchal/business