Monetize Value. Eliminate Extractive Tolls.
In legacy commerce, creators and merchants lose 15% to 35%+ of their earnings to bank card machines, predatory aggregators, and middleman software tolls. Braai is engineered for Total Value Conservation—returning savings back to people and communities.
Four Clear Paths to Economic Sovereignty
Whether you are an artisan baker, a fireside creator, or a multi-lane retail enterprise, Braai provides the exact commercial and statutory architecture you need.
Creator Patronage & Circles
- ✓ 0.0% platform commission on direct peer tips and fan gifts
- ✓ Exclusive paid circle subscriptions (keep 95.0%–96.5% net)
- ✓ Direct artisan merchandise and artwork sales with instant settlement
- ✓ Cryptographic anti-scalp ticket sales for workshops and masterclasses
Micro-Merchants & Pop-Ups
- ✓ Statutory Agency model under VAT Act 89/1991 s 54(1)
- ✓ Statutory supplier warranty absorption by Braai (CPA ss 54–56)
- ✓ Automated annual IT3(b) tax summary transaction pack
- ✓ Tap-on-Phone NFC softPOS turning any smartphone into a card terminal
Registered Retail & Hospitality
- ✓ Independent legal corporate personality & tax autonomy
- ✓ Automated compliant itemized VAT-201 tax invoices
- ✓ Multi-terminal sync, staff shift management, and cash drawer links
- ✓ Direct ERP webhooks and inventory management integration
Gatherings, Clubs & Stokvels
- ✓ 0.0% fee on internal stokvel pool contributions and pot splits
- ✓ Multi-signatory cryptographic voting and treasury disbursement
- ✓ Verified campsite hold reservations and automated security deposits
- ✓ Complete double-entry trial balance ledger exports on Account 1010
Automatic Volume Tier Progression
As your gross merchandise volume increases, platform take rates decrease automatically based on your trailing 30-day performance.
| Volume Tier | Trailing 30-Day Volume | Path A Marketplace | Path B Marketplace | In-Person Card POS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 (Standard) | Base Volume | 3.50% | 4.50% | 2.50% |
| Tier 2 (Growth) | Growth Volume | 3.00% | 4.00% | 2.35% |
| Tier 3 (High-Velocity) | High Velocity | 2.50% | 3.50% | 2.20% |
| Tier 4 (Enterprise) | Enterprise Scale | 2.00% | 3.00% | Bespoke |
Braai vs. Legacy Monopolies
See how much more revenue remains in your business compared to traditional banks, food delivery aggregators, and predatory marketplace monopolies.
In-Person Card Payments
Braai: 2.50% at-cost pass-through (0 monthly rental)
Legacy: 2.75%–3.50% + monthly rental + payout fees
Sovereign Embers Payments
Braai: 0.0% instant 0ms internal clearing (Account 1010)
Legacy: N/A (Standard credit card fees apply)
Online Marketplace
Braai: 3.5% (Path A) / 4.5% (Path B)
Legacy: 15%–25% commission + monthly seller fees
Food & Delivery Orders
Braai: 3.5%–4.5% flat take rate
Legacy: 20%–35% delivery aggregator commission
P2P Bill Splits & Gifts
Braai: 0.0% (0 bps) instant internal transfers
Legacy: 1.5%–3.5% wallet withdrawal fees
Daily Merchant Payouts
Braai: 0 / settlement (instant non-custodial payouts)
Legacy: Batch settlement fees & payout delay penalties
How Braai Earns: 16 Transparent Value Streams
Braai earns sustainable revenue through optional value-add enterprise infrastructure, hardware sales, and reserve treasury management — never through predatory fees or advertising auctions.
In-Person Card POS (2.50%)
At-cost external payment card network acquiring with zero rental fees.
Community Sellers (3.5%)
Statutory warranty absorption, automated IT3(b) tax packs, and buyer discovery.
Business Sellers (4.5%–5.0%)
Automated VAT-201 invoicing, ERP sync, and multi-terminal management.
Gathering & Event Tickets (2.5%)
W3C cryptographic anti-scalp event ticketing and gate validation.
Creator Support & Tips (0.0%)
Zero platform commission on direct peer appreciation and fan support.
POS Hardware Outright Purchase
One-time terminal ownership with zero monthly device rental contracts.
Campground & Tourism Bookings
Verified campsite hold reservations, security deposits, and booking management.
Treasury Reserve Spread (0.25%)
Symmetrical perimeter liquidity buffer on external gateway conversions.
Ready for Sovereign Value Retention?
Start keeping more of what you earn today. Join thousands of creators, artisans, pop-ups, and businesses thriving on Braai.