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Merchant BCH Preference

Status: Not Started
Priority: Medium
Last Updated: 2026-05-29
Contributors Welcome: Yes

What We Don’t Know

Do merchants prefer to hold BCH accumulated from validations, or immediately convert to fiat? What’s the mix?

Why It Matters

Merchant BCH preference affects:

Current Hypothesis

Merchants will be mixed: 30-40% hold BCH, 60-70% convert to fiat regularly, driven by individual risk tolerance and cash flow needs.

Investigation Method

  1. Survey merchants about BCH holding preferences
  2. Interview Venezuelan shop owners about savings strategies
  3. Model impact of various hold/convert ratios
  4. Track actual behavior in Phase 0

Success Criterion

Understanding of merchant BCH preferences with measured data from Phase 0 trials.

Phase 0 Trial Integration

Track merchant BCH accumulation vs conversion rates over time.

Contributor Guidance

Skills needed: Survey design, merchant interviews
Estimated effort: 3-5 hours
How to start: Design merchant preference survey

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