HeySalad ® Wallet

[heysalad]

Basic Information

Project Name: HeySalad ®
Project Track: pay-defi
Team Name: HeySalad
Team Members: @heysalad , Peter Machona - CTO

Social Info

Telegram: @cheekymac
X (Twitter): @heysaladApp
Discord:
Website: https://heysalad.app

Project Overview

Project Goal:

HeySalad is building the infrastructure to make USDT-TRC20 the default payment method for everyday commerce. We combine AI-powered voice wallets, physical NFC payment terminals, and multi-chain infrastructure to enable seamless cryptocurrency payments at restaurants, retail, and corporate environments — with TRON as our primary settlement layer due to its unmatched speed and low fees.

Unique Value Proposition:

Why TRON?

TRON’s sub-second finality and near-zero fees make it the only viable blockchain for:

• Micro-transactions at point-of-sale (coffee, meals, retail)

• Cross-border remittances in African markets where we operate

• High-frequency B2B settlements for corporate wellness platforms

• Real-time payment confirmations on NFC terminals

What Makes HeySalad Unique:

1. Voice-First Crypto Payments

   • Natural language wallet: “Send 50 USDT to John on TRON”

   • Powered by our Kelly-AI conversational engine

   • Asterisk PBX integration for phone-based payments

2. Physical Payment Hardware

   • Award-winning ESP32 NFC terminals (Avalanche x402 Hackathon Winner)

   • E-paper displays for QR codes, real-time payment status

   • Designed for TRON’s instant confirmations

3. Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance

   • UK: FCA Small Payment Institution (in progress)

   • Estonia: HeySalad OÜ (EU gateway)

   • Zambia: Bank of Zambia Payment System Business (in progress)

   • Enables compliant TRON adoption across 3 regulatory frameworks

4. African Market Focus

   • Zambian operations targeting SADC/COMESA regions

   • USDT-TRC20 ideal for cross-border commerce where traditional rails fail

   • Mobile money integration (Airtel, MTN) for fiat on/off-ramps

Project Demo: https://heysalad.app (testnet available, mainnet optimization in progress)

Expected Completion Date for 2025: Q1 2026 (TRON mainnet optimization)

Current Progress (%): 60% - Live products operational, TRON integration in progress

Technical & Governance Details

Project Test Instructions:

1. Visit https://heysalad.app

2. Create wallet or connect existing TRON wallet

3. Switch to TRON network (Nile testnet available for testing)

4. Use voice command: “Send 10 TRX to [address]”

5. View transaction confirmation on TronScan

6. Test NFC terminal payment flow (hardware demos available)

Technical Details:

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                    HeySalad Platform                        │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│  Voice Wallet (heysalad.app)                                │
│  ├── Kelly-AI conversational engine                         │
│  ├── Multi-chain support (TRON primary, Base, Polygon)      │
│  └── Circle Modular Wallets SDK                             │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│  Payment Terminals                                          │
│  ├── ESP32 NFC hardware (BLE + WiFi)                        │
│  ├── E-paper QR display                                     │
│  ├── Real-time TRON transaction monitoring                  │
│  └── Stripe fallback for fiat                               │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│  Corporate Platform (B2B)                                   │
│  ├── Company management & employee KYC (Levels 1-3)         │
│  ├── Benefits administration                                │
│  ├── AI transaction categorization                          │
│  └── Settlement engine (T+1 to bank accounts)               │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│  AI Systems                                                 │
│  ├── YOLOv11n computer vision (QC operations)               │
│  ├── Hailo AI accelerator integration                       │
│  └── Fraud detection & risk scoring                         │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

TRON-Specific Implementation:

Component	TRON Implementation
Wallet	TronWeb 6.0.4, TronGrid API
Stablecoin	USDT-TRC20 (primary), USDC-TRC20
Energy Management	Bandwidth/energy optimization for terminal transactions
Smart Contracts	Payment escrow, multi-sig merchant settlements
Testnet	Nile testnet for development

Smart Contract Links: In development - Payment escrow and multi-sig settlements contracts will be deployed Q1 2026

How is the Project Governed?: Currently centralized with roadmap toward hybrid DAO governance by 2028. Multi-jurisdictional structure across UK (HeySalad Payments Ltd), Estonia (HeySalad OÜ), and Zambia (HeySalad Technologies Limited) ensures regulatory compliance across three frameworks.

Funding & Business Model

Funding Request: $150,000

Budget Breakdown:

Category	Amount	Details
TRON Integration	$50,000	Mainnet optimization, energy management, TRC20 token support, smart contract development
Hardware Production	$35,000	ESP32 NFC terminal manufacturing (500 units), TRON-optimized firmware
AI & Voice Systems	$25,000	Kelly-AI TRON command training, voice recognition improvements
Regulatory Compliance	$25,000	FCA authorization, Bank of Zambia licensing, KYC/AML infrastructure
Marketing & Ecosystem	$15,000	TRON merchant onboarding, African market expansion, developer documentation

Revenue Model:

Stream	Description
Transaction Fees	0.5-1% on USDT-TRC20 payments
Terminal Sales	Hardware revenue ($150-300/unit)
B2B Subscriptions	Corporate wellness platform ($500-2000/month)
Enterprise APIs	Payment infrastructure licensing
Card Issuing	Virtual/physical cards (exploring Marqeta integration)

Interested in TRON Having a Stake?: Yes. TRON DAO’s stake would provide strategic alignment and accelerate USDT-TRC20 adoption across our merchant network, corporate clients, and African expansion. As the primary settlement layer for HeySalad, TRON’s success directly correlates with ours.

Preferred Collaboration Method:

• Technical: Integration support, energy delegation for merchant terminals

• Marketing: Co-branded merchant onboarding campaigns

• Regional: Joint expansion into African payment corridors

• Governance: Open to advisory role in our roadmap toward hybrid DAO structure

Ecosystem Impact

Why HeySalad Matters for TRON:

1. Real-World Adoption

   • Physical NFC terminals bring TRON to brick-and-mortar merchants

   • Voice payments lower barrier for non-technical users

   • Corporate platform introduces TRON to enterprise clients

2. African Market Entry

   • Zambian operations provide compliant gateway to SADC/COMESA (300M+ population)

   • USDT-TRC20 solves cross-border payment friction

   • Mobile money integration bridges crypto and traditional finance

3. Transaction Volume

   • Target: 10,000+ daily TRON transactions by Q4 2026

   • Focus on high-frequency, low-value payments where TRON excels

Partnerships:

• Circle: Modular Wallets SDK for multi-chain infrastructure

• Stripe: Fiat payment processing (7+ products)

• Planned: TRON wallet providers, African fiat on-ramps, regional payment processors

Time on TRON: Active development initiated Q4 2024, multi-chain wallet supporting TRON network since early 2025

Project Milestones

Project Milestones:

Timeline	Milestone	Deliverable
Q1 2026	TRON Mainnet Optimization	Energy-efficient transactions, USDT-TRC20 as default stablecoin
Q2 2026	Terminal Production	500 TRON-optimized NFC terminals deployed
Q3 2026	UK Launch	FCA authorization, 50+ UK merchants accepting TRON
Q4 2026	Africa Expansion	Zambian operations live, SADC regional pilots
2027	Scale	10,000+ daily TRON transactions, card issuing program
2028	Governance	Hybrid DAO structure, community treasury

Project in 5 Years:

By 2030, HeySalad will process $100M+ monthly in USDT-TRC20 transactions across:

• 10,000+ NFC terminals in restaurants and retail

• 500+ corporate clients using our B2B platform

• 1M+ voice wallet users across UK, EU, and Africa

TRON will be the backbone — the only blockchain fast and cheap enough for everyday commerce at scale.

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Team & Achievements

Recent Wins:

• Avalanche x402 Hackathon: Winner - Payment Terminal Track

• UK AI Agent Hackathon S2: 5th Place - TRON Hackatron Track

• Multi-jurisdictional: 3 countries, 3 regulatory frameworks

• 20+ Products: Comprehensive payments, AI, and IoT ecosystem

Regulatory Progress:

• UK (FCA): Small Payment Institution application in advanced review

• Zambia (BoZ): Payment System Business designation pending

• Estonia: HeySalad OÜ operational (EU passporting ready)

[fabsltsa]

Hey hey, I have 2 quick questions:

• where did you find sub-second finality info? Block validation is every 3 seconds and finality is usually estimated around 1 minute.
• For usdt transfers, it requires both energy and bandwidth. So will the system be centralized and on-chain settlement only for deposit/withdrawals? Or will it be decentralized in which case who’s going to cover blockchain fees (or stake TRX to cover those)?

[fabsltsa]

After looking at the website I’m confused about what is exactly the project. A crypto payment system or a cooking AI agent?

[heysalad]

Great catch! You’re right - I was being imprecise. TRON’s block time is 3 seconds, finality is ~57 seconds.

What I meant: For point-of-sale, we’re designing to accept payments after 1-2 confirmations (~6 seconds) for transactions under $50, which would still be vastly faster than card settlement (2-3 days).

On energy/bandwidth costs:

Hybrid approach we’re building:

• Terminals stake TRX (exploring 1000-5000 TRX per terminal) to cover energy for incoming payments

• Energy delegation APIs for dynamic management

• Transaction fees (0.5-1%) cover energy costs + margin

• For high-volume merchants, we’ll batch settlements to reduce per-transaction costs

USDT transfers need ~65k energy + bandwidth. A terminal doing 100 txs/day requires significant staking/rental - exactly what our $50k TRON integration budget addresses.

Would love feedback on energy optimization strategies if you have experience here!

[heysalad]

Fair question - our site is confusing!

TL;DR: We’re building crypto payment infrastructure. The restaurant AI is supporting tech, not the core product.

What we’re developing for TRON:

1. Voice wallet (https://wallet.heysalad.app/) - AI for payment commands

2. Payment portal (https://heysalad.cash/) - transaction management

3. NFC payment terminals - hardware for point-of-sale

4. B2B platform - corporate benefits to be settled in USDT-TRC20

The restaurant connection: Restaurants will be our first merchant vertical. They use our QC/AI tools to run kitchens, and we’re building the system so their customers can pay via TRON terminals.

Currently in development - no live TRON payments yet, but wallet infrastructure is operational on testnet. Payment infrastructure is the goal, restaurant tech is the entry point.

Thanks for the feedback - I’ll update the website to make this clearer!

[fabsltsa]

Batch transactions is what I had in mind. But keep in mind that even if you have 1 batch per 6 seconds in case of high demand for instance (every 2 blocks) it will give you 10 tx per minute which is 14400 per day. Usdt might be 65k energy in some case but recently I’ve had to cover 130k. It depends if the receiver already has usdt in the wallet + dynamic energy fee system that can double the cost or more.

At the moment, 5k TRX staked gives you 47k energy. Not enough for 1 tx per day.

Using energy marketplaces is smart. I just scare that some run out of energy provided (the amount of energy exisiting is capped. Not unlimited, so it’s not scalable to infinite). There is also the fee wallet feature available on Tronlink but I’ve no idea how that works (I’m not a dev).

I think Tron works well if you are a cex and hold a big stack of TRX from users (free energy = free transfers and they can charge $1 to their users for withdrawals ). It also works well for freelancers who make a few transactions from time to time. But for people’s everyday use (coffee at Starbucks + restaurant + this and that), or for small businesses if they cover for their customers, the bill can go up a lot if out of energy

Anyways, as you will go multichain, it will let the option for users depending on if they have available energy or not

[Nweke-nature1.com]

Fab really spotted it, it’s gonna suck! for day to use,… . For users who is not familiar with it, will not take it likely

[Nweke-nature1.com]

Welcome to TBL btw all the best👍

[manfred_jr]

Welcome to TBL. Forgive me I giggled at the choice of your product name when I first saw your submission. Permit me to ask what the lore/inspiration was behind the name “salad”? Lol forgive me again