Six phases.
One mission.
Bringing Black businesses and consumers into the future of financial systems — from directory to Web3 payments, treasury-funded savings, network staking, and community-governed investment in Black founders and family businesses.
Discover & connect with Black-owned businesses.
Searchable directory of Black-owned businesses goes live · Interactive map, storefronts, and business profiles · Foundation for trust, visibility, and community growth.
Fiat payment rails go live, Grid-wide.
Card and bank payments enabled for listed businesses · Familiar checkout for everyday consumers · Bridges traditional finance into The Grid.
On-chain stablecoin payments launch.
USDC payments settle through smart contracts on Sui · Low-fee, near-instant on-chain settlement · First native Web3 payment rail on the network.
Network treasury funds member-wide savings.
Treasury unlocks fund discounts across all Grid businesses · Rewards active buyers and participating merchants · Ties network growth directly to community savings.
Cardano staking generates ongoing yield.
Treasury ADA delegated to a Stake Pool Operator chosen by the network · Staking rewards flow back into Grid operations · Community votes on which SPO to support.
Community governance directs capital to Black founders.
DAO-style governance over a dedicated second treasury · Grants and investment into Black minority startups · Capital deployed into established Black-owned family businesses.