NodeZero/docs/BUSINESS_ONBOARDING.md
ssmithx 9bfa47be7e NodeZero Funchal Archipelago Mesh Network
Complete architecture and directory structure for the Funchal micro-economy deployment:

Documentation:
- README.md: Project overview, architecture, services, metrics, governance
- PRD.md: Product requirements document
- ARCHITECTURE.md: Multi-layered mesh architecture, node specs, topology
- GOVERNANCE.md: DAO model, treasury, voting, dispute resolution
- ROADMAP.md: Phased implementation plan (Months 1-24)
- DEPLOYMENT.md: Mesh network deployment guide

Services:
- mobility/: Decentralized ride-sharing
- housing/: Decentralized house-sharing
- logistics/: Local delivery network
- commerce/: Bitcoin-accepting businesses
- workforce/: Job boards, training, competency attestation
- governance/: Mesh services and decentralized operations

Infrastructure:
- infrastructure/: Mesh networks, archipelago nodes (200 nodes), internet
- config/: node.yml, mesh.yml, bitcoin.yml, profiles.yml, redis.yml
- docs/: Funchal service map, business onboarding, mobility plan
- scripts/: Deploy script
- .gitignore
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Business Onboarding Guide

NodeZero - Bitcoin-Accepting Businesses

1. Business Requirements

  • Active business license in Madeira
  • 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

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. On-chain receipt for both parties
  5. Service recorded on mesh ledger

5. Verification

  • Mesh verification badge (on-chain)
  • Rating system via mesh reviews
  • Periodic compliance checks
  • 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
  • Mesh verification badge
  • Treasury discount access
  • Access to workforce platform

8. Contact