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-# bmt-web3-cashback
+# Whitepaper: Web3 Cashback Platform
+
+## Introduction
+
+The Web3 Cashback Platform is a decentralized application designed to incentivize users for their online shopping and engagement with merchants or advertisers. Built on the BNB Chain, the platform offers a unique value proposition by integrating cashback rewards in the form of tokens, encouraging participation in quests, and enabling users to interact with both merchants and the blockchain in a seamless, rewarding experience.
+
+## Problem Statement
+
+In the current e-commerce ecosystem, cashback and loyalty programs are often siloed and limited to specific platforms or merchants. Traditional programs are subject to issues such as delayed rewards, restricted redemption options, and lack of transparency. Additionally, these programs do not take full advantage of the potential of blockchain technology, which offers verifiable, transparent, and secure transactions.
+
+## Solution
+
+The Web3 Cashback Platform provides a blockchain-based solution that ensures transparency, speed, and security for cashback rewards. Users are rewarded with tokens when they shop online through participating merchants, complete quests, and engage with advertisements. The platform ensures real-time token distribution with the flexibility to claim these tokens once they accumulate $5 USD worth of value. By leveraging the BNB Chain, the platform benefits from low transaction fees and fast settlement times, making it an ideal environment for microtransactions and frequent cashback redemptions.
+
+## Key Features
+
+1. **Cashback Rewards in Tokens**  
+   Users will receive cashback in the platform's native token when shopping online with participating merchants. The cashback is recorded on-chain, ensuring transparency and instant availability to the users’ accounts.
+
+2. **Quest System for Token Earning**  
+   In addition to cashback, users can participate in quests offered by merchants or advertisers. Quests may include engaging with content, sharing information, or completing specific actions related to products or services. Successful completion of quests will reward users with additional tokens, increasing the utility and earning potential on the platform.
+
+3. **On-Chain Transactions with Gas Fees**  
+   To ensure the correct execution of all transactions, users will submit their cash transactions with the associated gas fee, which records the event on-chain. This adds a layer of verification and immutability to the cashback process, making it secure and tamper-proof.
+
+4. **Token Claim System**  
+   Once a user's token balance reaches the equivalent of $5 USD, they are eligible to claim the tokens. The platform ensures that users have full control over their earnings, which can be used within the ecosystem or traded externally on supported exchanges.
+
+5. **BNB Chain Integration**  
+   The platform is initially launched on the BNB Chain, chosen for its scalability, low gas fees, and established ecosystem. These features make it an ideal blockchain for a platform handling a high volume of microtransactions, as is common with cashback programs.
+
+## Tokenomics
+
+The native token of the platform serves multiple purposes within the ecosystem:
+- **Reward Utility:** Distributed as cashback and quest rewards to users.
+- **Transaction Utility:** Used to pay for gas fees related to on-chain transactions.
+- **Incentives for Merchants & Advertisers:** Merchants and ad creators will incentivize users through quests by offering additional tokens, fostering greater engagement with their products and services.
+
+The platform’s tokenomics will ensure a balanced supply and demand model, supporting long-term value for token holders.
+
+## Roadmap
+
+1. **Phase 1: Development & Launch**
+   - Platform development on BNB Chain.
+   - Integration with initial merchants for cashback rewards.
+   - Deployment of smart contracts for token rewards and quests.
+   - Launch of the token on supported decentralized exchanges.
+
+2. **Phase 2: Expansion & Adoption**
+   - Onboarding more merchants and advertisers.
+   - Introducing advanced quests and engagement tools for advertisers.
+   - Expanding to additional chains (Ethereum, Polygon) for cross-chain rewards.
+
+3. **Phase 3: Ecosystem Growth**
+   - Expanding the platform’s functionality with DeFi integration (staking, lending).
+   - Establishing partnerships with major e-commerce platforms for wider adoption.
+   - Developing a mobile app for seamless user interaction with the cashback system.
+
+## Conclusion
+
+The Web3 Cashback Platform provides a revolutionary way for users to earn tokens from their online shopping and engagement with merchants. By leveraging blockchain technology, it offers a secure, transparent, and efficient way to manage cashback rewards. With the initial launch on the BNB Chain, users will benefit from low fees and fast transaction times, ensuring a smooth experience from earning to claiming tokens.