CHAPA BCH Moçambique – Business Plan (2025 Launch)
1. Executive Summary
CHAPA BCH Moçambique is a pioneering transport business in Maputo and Matola that integrates Bitcoin Cash (BCH) into everyday mobility. Using branded vehicles (cars and txopelas), we aim to accept multiple payment methods (crypto, mobile money, fiat) and swap all into BCH — paying drivers in BCH or MZN.
2. Startup Phase (Funding Goal: ~$8,365 / 17 BCH)
Objectives:
- Purchase 1 used low-cylinder car + 1 new txopela
- Wrap both vehicles in BCH branding
- Equip drivers with POS and smartphones (Paytaca + Bitcoin.com Wallet)
- Begin BCH onboarding using 100 custom Cashstamps
Detailed Use of Funds:
| Item |
Cost (USD) |
| Used low-cylinder car | $3,680 |
| New Txopela (tuk-tuk) | $3,235 |
| BCH wrap, t-shirts | $200 |
| POS terminals & smartphones | $200 |
| Driver training & onboarding | $150 |
| 1 month operational buffer | $300 |
| App prototype development | $500 |
| Marketing & materials | $100 |
| Total | $8,365 |
3. Pre-Launch Setup (Weeks 1–3 After Funding)
Key Actions:
- Secure vehicle purchases (cash converted from BCH to MZN)
- Apply BCH-branded wraps and sponsor tags (Cashstamps, Cashdragon, Majamalu, Event.cash)
- Hire and onboard 2–3 drivers, offer training on:
- Paytaca POS
- BCH basics and wallet usage
- Sharing Cashstamps to passengers
Milestones:
- Cashstamps distributed: 100+
- Social campaign + QR donation cards launched
- Vehicle registration and insurance completed
4. Soft Launch & Field Testing (Month 1–2)
Operations:
- Begin live rides between Maputo & Matola
- Accept payments via:
- BCH (preferred)
- BTC, USDT, TRX, ETH → converted via SideShift on Bitcoin.com wallet
- M-Pesa, Emola, Mkesh → converted manually to BCH
- Drivers offer BCH discounts (if possible)
- Passengers receive Cashstamps + flyers explaining BCH
Metrics to Track:
- Number of rides per day per vehicle
- Percentage of BCH vs other payment types
- Average ride value (estimated 100–300 MZN)
- Daily revenue targets: 1,200–2,000 MZN per vehicle
5. Revenue Plan & Cost Projections
| Item |
Estimate/Month |
| Revenue (avg 4 rides/day × 2 vehicles × 25 days × 200 MZN) | 40,000 MZN (~$588) |
| Fuel + maintenance | 8,000 MZN |
| Driver wages (flexible) | 15,000 MZN |
| Mobile data & misc. | 2,000 MZN |
| Net profit | ~15,000 MZN ($220–250) |
6. Growth Phase (Month 3–6)
Goals:
- Analyze real-world metrics and optimize routes
- Add 1–2 more vehicles if ROI is positive
- Host monthly BCH onboarding events (market + QR code rewards)
- Launch “Ride & Earn” promo with BCH tips
Potential Additions:
- Begin building custom BCH app with route + payment integration
- Explore discounts for customers paying via BCH
- Build partnerships with BCH-accepting local merchants for circular flow
7. Long-Term Vision (Year 1 and Beyond)
- Scale to other provinces: Matola outskirts, Beira, Nampula
- Train more drivers to onboard BCH community
- Introduce rider loyalty program via Cashstamps/NFTs
- Use BCH treasury for maintenance, scaling, and dev grants
- Formally register as a crypto-friendly transport startup
8. Unique Selling Points (USP)
- First BCH-powered rideshare service in Mozambique
- Fully trackable, transparent, and community-owned
- Uses existing platforms (Yango for monitoring, Paytaca/Bitcoin.com Wallet for payments)
- Empowers financially excluded drivers and riders
- Onboards crypto newbies with Cashstamps and direct BCH rewards