Riper

is a b2b marketplace for perishable agriculture that opens up access in which farmers can receive quick payments for their produce up front.

[Riper @Riper_io]

Payment solutions for perishable produce are archaic, fragmented and inefficient. This is a sizable and fundamental issue as global consumers rely on the goods supplied on a daily basis.

A thread🧵

[Bayer AG @Bayer]

The new @IPCC_CH climate report emphasizes that protecting and restoring forests and ecosystems will be key to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees– which means we need to sustainably intensify the use of existing farmland to achieve our climate goals. ⬇️

[Food Tank @foodtank]

April 20 is #STOPFOODWASTEDAY! Join us for a virtual panel discussion to talk about addressing food waste initiatives and strategies in the entire food chain supply. Register now > https://t.co/kl0TBtKuun

[Riper @Riper_io]

The Riper Impact Show

Premiering this Wednesday, April 6th.

Joining us for Episode 1 is @growcer a modular food solutions company.

[Riper @Riper_io]

Yesterday we had the pleasure of sitting down with @growcer Co-Founder & CEO, @corey_w_ellis, as well as our own @JamesRIPER7. A number of critical issues relating to the #agriculture industry were discussed. Keep an eye out for the release on all podcasting platforms next week.

[Riper @Riper_io]

Payment solutions for perishable produce are archaic, fragmented and inefficient. This is a sizable and fundamental issue as global consumers rely on the goods supplied on a daily basis.

A thread🧵

[Riper @Riper_io]

SOLVING THESE CHALLENGES

Aim to:
1) Create a clear, intuitive & user-friendly interface
2) Verify correct conditions are met before releasing funds
3) Deliver payments quickly & cheaply
5) Minimize payment volatility for international payments with USDC

[Riper @Riper_io]

This is a considerable market opportunity as it has the potential to reshape the current market landscape. RIPER Lite will be the payment solution to help lower friction, reduce payment delays and decrease transaction costs.

[Riper @Riper_io]

WHY ETHEREUM⧫?

The Ethereum network is the longest-standing smart contract chain with highest volume of txns & liquidity. Owners of traditional businesses will seek a level of comfort in conducting txns & nothing can be more reassuring than a proven track record for security.

[Riper @Riper_io]

MARKET DEMAND 📈

Through market survey, a need for a secure payment gateway has been identified that can increase payment settlement speeds securely with a simple onboarding process to capture users already seeking such a service.

[Riper @Riper_io]

Payment solutions for perishable produce are archaic, fragmented and inefficient. This is a sizable and fundamental issue as global consumers rely on the goods supplied on a daily basis.

A thread🧵

[Riper @Riper_io]

Some good news for the crypto community!

[Cointelegraph @Cointelegraph]

In blockchain we trust.

The crypto community welcomes Biden’s executive order as it draws the route to follow towards digital assets adoption.
https://t.co/cjRHnIL6FV

[Jean Claude NIYOMUGABO @jcniyomugabo]

Every farmer who has succeeded in the farming business has learned the skills and practiced them Overtime. Keep pushing.