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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