Ended PIVX is Easy (Phase 2: A-OK)

[0xBDV]

Name: PIVX is EASY Phase 2
Term: 1 Cycle
Cycle Amnt: 5,000
Total Amnt: 4,950 + 50 PIV (Submission fee paid first)
Author: 0xBDV
Receiver: 0xBDV
Address: DQLxg9sobeZb7QrqcuHdarwSGcku9VFcAb
Created: 17-09-2025
Status: Active
Vote Hash: 26ac39c41393227af7baa225576da7a458fcf6abba83e0c234f7c68c15df05af

DAO Proposal: PIVX is Easy – Phase 2 (A-OK): Ambassador Operational Kit
(Prepared by 0xBDV – September 2025)
Overview
Following the successful completion of Phase 1, which delivered foundational ambassador assets (QR codes card concepts, posters, onboarding flows), this Phase 2: A-OK (Ambassador Operational Kit) proposal seeks to build a testable MVP focused on real-world merchant activation.

We now move from concepts and design toward real deployment:

"A pilot that works in a coffee shop… and can scale anywhere."
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Phase 1 Deliverables Recap
- Ambassador role SOPs and onboarding modules
- Setup checklist for both merchants and ambassadors
- Starter poster/QR pack for in-store and online use
- Lean cost estimate (~$8.90/merchant)
- Sprint timeline and KPIs
- UX logic inspired by LN adoption campaigns
- Staking reward incentive framework (snapshot-based)

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Feedback from DAO & Community
To address key feedback, Phase 2 will:
- Include a complete walk-through MVP (coffee shop / pub)
- Show customer journey clearly via visual flow or short demo video
- Introduce a **physical loyalty punch card** system, not digital yet
- Avoid POS integration – use simple slips or tablet screens
- Clarify merchant-side experience (float, snapshot reward logic)
- Provide visual guide for QR/seed setup for staff
- Launch pivx.org/coffee-style demo UX page

Goals of Phase 2
- Finalise and test a lean MVP for real-world merchant pilots
- Onboard at least one coffee shop and one pub
- Develop the Ambassador Operational Kit (A-OK).
- Create visual walkthroughs for:
- Customers
- Staff
- Ambassadors
- Merchant owners
- Prepare and test a physical PIVX punch card loyalty system
- Provide mockups for slips/tablet interface and simple signage
- Keep merchant friction near zero
- Test real transactions using real PIVX, with feedback loop

-Role-Based Script Logic
This phase introduces clear, step-by-step scripts for each 'actor':
- Customer (tech-savvy): Scan QR → pay in wallet → receive stamp → share feedback
- Customer (newbie): Ask for help → ambassador assists → wallet setup → earn stamp
- Customer (coupon-lover): Uses punch card → redeems free drink after 6 stamps
- Staff (new): Hand slip → confirm payment → apply stamp/punch hole.
- Staff (experienced): Explain promo → issue reward → refer to ambassador if needed
- Merchant owner: Approves pilot → reviews float → monitors staking rewards
- Ambassador: Onboards venue → sets up signage → supports live rollout → collects feedback

Loyalty System MVP – Punch Card Model
We’re intentionally avoiding digital loyalty systems for now. This Phase 2 pilot will use a:
- Physical (small) punch card, branded with PIVX
- 1 stamp per purchase using PIVX (min spend applies)
- 6th item free (e.g. coffee, snack, drink)
- Redemption time limited to Mon–Thu, 2–5PM to avoid peak hours
- Anti-abuse protection via staff initials and daily stamp limits

This provides a low-tech, zero-training incentive mechanism for repeat usage.

Deliverables
- Full Ambassador Operational Kit (A-OK)
- Printable guides + in-store quick-start cards
- Flowcharts or short demo videos for all parties
- Physical punch card template and test batch
- Tablet/slip UX mockups for PIVX payments
- pivx.org/coffee-style landing/demo page
- Optional: bonus materials for future pilots

Closing
This proposal presents a micro-granular Phase 2 pilot for PIVX merchant onboarding: minimal tech, real-world deployment, and measurable outcomes.
We believe in proving value one cup at a time.
With your support, we aim to show the DAO—and the world—that PIVX is Easy.

Funding Request
Total: 4950 PIV + 50 PIV (submission fee from me, paid in advance and then returned). = 5,000 PIV Total.

Previous work:

 

[Eric_Stanek]

Hello!

Can you please provide a status update?

Thanks.

 

[0xBDV]

Hi Eric!
Currently in touch with a restaurant owner (connected through a mutual contact) who runs both a café and bar, a good fit to test the “PIVX is Easy” pilot across small, everyday transactions like coffee and drinks.
I’ve already shared an overview and demo of how PIVX works, and the response was positive.
He had to travel to Europe this week, so we’ll continue the discussion once he’s back to explore the simplest way to start accepting PIVX in practice.

In the meantime, I’ve been taking every chance to promote and explain PIVX more broadly, many people, even younger ones might know “Bitcoin” or “crypto” in general, but don’t yet understand it let alone the utility and difference privacy coins like PIVX bring.

Once he’s back and we resume the conversation, I’ll hope to share a concrete next step update here.

 

[0xBDV]

Short update. Stayed til pretty much closing time with the Owner of his place . He doesn't completely understand crypto in general, but good news is that he is willing to give it a shot! My next action items are to prepare simple easy bar/cashier 'cards' displaying the QR code of his mypivxwallet address, loyalty card for users of PIVX to pay for an order, (for example pay for 5 pints and get the 6th free). Of note are:
- changes in the economics based on new PIVX price,
- train staff,
- prepare easy to understand promo materials, and yes,
- I will also need to organize my schedule to be on hand when needed to provide guidance.
Hoping for some good data and a successful outcome for this! Thank you in advance to the support provided thus far. PIVX Forever

 

[Gerrald]

Furszy when he was around was making a store front at one point. Do we still have access to all of this @Liquid369 ? Was intended to be simple to add items and pay with pivx. Maybe this is something that would help?

 

[0xBDV]

Thank you for your input Gerrald

Furszy when he was around was making a store front at one point. Do we still have access to all of this @Liquid369 ? Was intended to be simple to add items and pay with pivx. Maybe this is something that would help?

 

[0xBDV]

Had another update. So the owner wanted something fast for him to see it all in action and I suggested EDGE Wallet. DId a quick transfer of PIVX to him (in 1 second literally) from scanning his QR code (the idea was to then blow up his QR code to be placed near the tills (cashier machines). Also it was like less than GBP£0.01- which of course he thought was amazing (also the cost was to me not him).
Have heard he can be charged as much as £0.50/card machine transaction. I also heard from another potential store I happened to pass by (you will understand why from the attached picture) - I immediately struck up a conversation about PIVX of course (he says he can get charged £0.30.
The owner of the restaurant did have an interesting point which was: "How then do I settle or pay for these drinks from the PIVX I receive?" Of course I said, "well, it might be a better NOT to use the PIVX, can potentially grow as a hedge against inflation, that he could also eventually stake it to earn upto 15% APY.However logically, he is also thinking about settlement of accounts between the money he received as PIVX, and the supplier he pays (for example with a brewery).