Introduction to MVP

The Building Blocks of Checks

Overview

The Minimum Viable Product (MVP) of the Checks Platform lays the foundation for a new era of programmable financial instruments on the blockchain. Each component leverages smart contracts and token-bound NFTs to address real-world needs in payments, token distribution, staking, transparency, and portfolio management.

By encapsulating financial agreements within customizable NFT formats, the Checks Platform delivers automation, transparency, and composability to decentralized finance in a way that is both practical and scalable. The MVP focuses on simplicity and familiarity while introducing powerful tools that redefine how digital assets can be used, transferred, and organized.

Core MVP Features

The MVP introduces a focused set of tools and features that showcase the core utility of programmable financial agreements. Together, they provide the first layer of the ecosystem, combining ease of use with advanced capabilities.

NFT Checks

NFT Checks are the core instruments of the platform, representing financial agreements in a programmable, tokenized format. Each check type is designed for a specific use case while maintaining the same standardized NFT framework, ensuring security, transparency, and interoperability across the ecosystem.

• Payment Checks: Enables instant or post-dated payments between parties, functioning as an on-chain equivalent of a traditional real-world check.

• Vesting Checks: Provides a secure, transparent mechanism for token lockups and gradual distribution, ideal for team allocations and investor relations.

• Staking Checks: Designed for staking the platform’s native Check Token ($CHECK), providing rewards from platform activity while granting governance participation.

Platform Features

Beyond minting NFT Checks, platform features provide the infrastructure for transparency and organization. They ensure that every check created can be easily tracked, verified, and managed by both individuals and organizations.

• Checks Explorer: A public search interface for NFT Checks. Users can verify checks by ID, name, wallet address, type, token, or status without connecting a wallet, ensuring trust and transparency across the platform.

• Checkbook: A collection system that lets users organize their NFT Checks into personal or organizational “Checkbooks.” This provides a ledger-like experience for payroll, project-based management, and other structured financial activity.

These features make the platform more accessible and intuitive, turning financial NFTs into practical tools for daily use.

Supporting Features

Supporting features round out the MVP by providing the interfaces and portfolio tools needed for a complete user experience. They ensure that creating, managing, and interacting with NFT Checks is seamless for all users, regardless of technical expertise.

• Mint Application: A user-friendly interface for creating different types of NFT Checks with customizable parameters.

• Portfolio Manager: A comprehensive dashboard for managing all NFT Checks, including tracking value, claims, and collections.

Together, these supporting features complement the core check types and platform infrastructure, providing a polished, end-to-end experience.

Disclaimer

The features described in this section represent the initial implementation of the Checks Platform. They are designed to provide a functional prototype for community use, investor evaluation, and iterative improvement. As development progresses, certain aspects may be simplified at launch, with expanded functionality introduced in subsequent updates.

Examples of scope adjustments include:

• Staking Checks may be enabled in a basic form first (simple lock + reward), while advanced tiers and governance features will be added later.

• Check transferability (e.g., trading vesting checks) may be postponed until security and usability are validated.

• Checks Explorer may initially provide limited views (e.g., wallet-based portfolio), with advanced filters and full historical data introduced later.

• Minting options such as design customization, memos, or checkbook collections may be simplified for MVP to ensure stability.

• The deployment network may shift (e.g., testnet vs mainnet) based on development and audit readiness.

The MVP is intended as a milestone to validate core mechanics: minting, holding, and claiming programmable checks. Further refinements will be introduced in phased updates after the MVP launch.