The RIVER Token Delivery App is a game-changer for Putnam County, keeping our dollars local instead of flowing to Wall Street. Using RIVER tokens, a digital currency on the Cardano blockchain, residents can order same-day deliveries of local goods—like produce from The Stand or oranges from Crescent City. It’s perfect for seniors without cars or single working parents with busy lives, supporting local farmers and shops while boosting our ~73,000-strong community’s economy.
The app has three easy sections with river-inspired names. In The Current, you request goods (e.g., “Need 10 lbs of potatoes for 8 RIVER”). The Tributary lets sellers or drivers view and accept requests, delivering goods and earning RIVER tokens via QR code payment. The Delta is where locals offer items for sale, like Interlachen eggs or Palatka crafts, for our delivery service to handle.
An AI acts as your river guide, asking questions like, “Low-carb? Cooking for two?” to suggest meal plans or local goods based on what’s available (e.g., “Try a salad with tomatoes from The Stand”). It tracks purchases, suggests fair prices (e.g., “Oranges average 1 RIVER/lb”), and matches your requests to local sellers, making shopping simple and personalized.
When you buy RIVER tokens with dollars, the money goes to a non-profit bank account. Token holders vote on how it’s spent (think food forests or Riverside Park upgrades) through The Ripple Effect, a staged process in the app where anyone can propose, discuss, and vote on ideas. The only rule? All labor stays local, ensuring jobs for Putnam County.
This app strengthens our community, supports those who can’t run errands, and keeps money here, not with big investors. Secure escrow holds payments until delivery, and the app’s easy to use with local support. Let’s make Putnam County’s economy flow like the St. Johns River; vibrant and connected!