Question 1

How does Lucilla work?

Accepted Answer

Challenge a friend to a step match, pick a stake (free or real USDC — $1, $5, $10, $20), and whoever walks more steps over the match duration wins the pot. Step counts are pulled from a wearable (Fitbit, Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Garmin, Google Pixel Watch) so no one can fake a walk. Winnings settle on-chain on Base.

Question 2

Is Lucilla gambling?

Accepted Answer

No. Lucilla is skills-based — the outcome is determined entirely by who takes more real, verified steps during the match. There is no randomness, no chance element, and no house edge. Entry stakes go directly to the winner's wallet. This is legally distinct from gambling in most jurisdictions because skill, not chance, decides the winner.

Question 3

How is Lucilla different from Pacer, Sweatcoin, or StepN?

Accepted Answer

Pacer pays points (not cash) and uses phone-only step counts that can be gamed. Sweatcoin pays in-app currency with poor real-money redemption. StepN requires buying NFT sneakers and collapsed in 2022. Lucilla pays real USDC on Base, requires a real wearable for paid matches (fraud-resistant), and works competitively — you win money by beating friends, not by hitting a solo step target.

Question 4

How is pay-per-verified-visit cheaper than Google Ads, Meta, or Groupon for local businesses?

Accepted Answer

Google Ads and Meta charge per click — most clicks never become visits, and up to 30% is bot traffic. Groupon takes 50% of a discounted sale. Lucilla charges per verified in-person visit confirmed via GPS + QR. Because the unit is actual foot traffic instead of estimated impressions, the effective cost per visit is up to 60× lower than the major ad platforms.

Question 5

How is Lucilla more accurate than Placer.ai, Foursquare Attribution, or SafeGraph?

Accepted Answer

Placer.ai, Foursquare, Cuebiq, and SafeGraph estimate foot traffic by sampling mobile location SDKs — they give probabilistic estimates with known accuracy gaps. Lucilla verifies each visit directly with GPS + a QR scan at the merchant's door. It's measurement, not statistics.

Question 6

What wearables are supported?

Accepted Answer

Fitbit, Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Garmin, and Google Pixel Watch are supported for paid (stake-based) matches — these have tamper-resistant step APIs. Phone-only step counts are accepted for free matches where there's no money on the line.

Question 7

How much does pay-per-verified-visit cost a business?

Accepted Answer

Pricing is one industry rate per verified consumer visit, billed monthly. Coffee shops and bakeries pay $1.50 per visit, restaurants and bars $2, gyms and salons $3, dental and medspa $6, mortgage and insurance $10, legal and financial $12, real estate and plastic surgery $15, auto dealers $20. Reward type — USDC, promo, free pass, music, sponsored challenge — does not change the price. The first 100 verified visits are free during the first three months after signup. No setup fee, no monthly minimum, no separate platform percentage. Paid event tickets are the only exception (5% on first 500 paid tickets per month, 3% next, $0.25 flat after 5,000).

Question 8

How does a business get started with Lucilla?

Accepted Answer

Text or WhatsApp +1 (314) 237-4046 to list your business in minutes — name, contact, hours, website and a special deal. Businesses fund location-exclusive promos, cashback and event access, and pay only when a real person walks in: verified arrivals, complete attribution, no ad fraud. The enterprise geo-marketing dashboard is available on request at lucilla-enterprise.web.app.

Question 9

Can I be a pilot partner?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We actively onboard pilot businesses ahead of public launch to validate reward formats, local radius tuning, and dashboard UX. Pilot partners receive discounted rates, direct founder access for campaign setup, and extended free trial periods. Request access through the enterprise dashboard link or via lucilla.ca/contact.

Question 10

Is Lucilla available now?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lucilla is live on iOS on the App Store and on Android via Google Play. You do not need the app to start — text or WhatsApp +1 (314) 237-4046 and our agent matches you to local businesses with promos, cashback and exclusive deals near you. Businesses can list their products, services, hours and offers through the same number.

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