MILESTONE 1 – Immediate Actions (0-6 Months)
Develop MVP with core features: Inventory management and Solana payment integration
Conduct initial market research and outreach to local businesses in St. Croix
Launch educational workshops and onboarding sessions for early adopters
Add payment link to GSTouristApp
Create infographics & handouts, how to guides for all Beta testers
Need to go live Web2 App Store
Need apple dev account
Currently have (8) local businesses approved for beta testing
8 Beta GotSOL Payment Merchants—-Including SNS Domainscustom “how to” Infograph’s/marketing
Love & Light. LoveandLight.sol
The Remedy. TheRemedy.sol
Crucian Coffee. CrucianCoffee.sol
Molly’s Man Cave. MollysManCave.sol
Common Cents. CommonCents.sol
SublimeSTX. SublimeSTX.sol
King Christian Hotel KingChristianHotel.sol
Saint Croix Scuba STXScuba.sol
Custom “how to” Infograph’s/marketing for each merchant
Deploy MVP to a select group of local businesses for beta testing prior to peak tourist season *including Island of St. John
MILESTONE 2 – Pilot & Feedback (7-12Months)
Deploy MVP to a select group of local businesses for beta testing prior to peak tourist season *including Island of St. John
Collect feedback and iterate on user experience, features, and technical performance
Target Cannabis Approved entities referencing feedback from beta testers
Collect feedback and iterate on user experience, features, and technical performance
Start building partnerships with local government and financial institutions (WAPA & VITEMA) showcase Smart Contract’s
Grow merchants to 25 by April 1st, 2026
MILESTONE 3 – Expansion & Scaling (13+ Months)
Refine platform based on pilot feedback and expand to a broader market in the USVI & Caribbean
Approach St. Thomas and St. John Cannabis entities
Explore Bureau for Revenue Smart contracts for small businesss and Cannabis entity tax/collection
Launch marketing campaign and engage local influencers to drive awareness
Secure additional funding and partnerships to support broader rollout and future development
Key Metrics for Success
Number of businesses onboarded and actively using the platform
Transaction volume and value processed through Solana payments
User satisfaction scores and retention rates