iTake - Food Delivery

iTake is a MetaDAO (vertical application) running on Horizon Protocol, demonstrating how real-world logistics can be coordinated through blockchain-backed escrow and guild-based organization. Users access iTake through the iTake mini-app within the Horizon mobile application.

Overview

iTake connects three key participants through the Horizon mobile app:

Restaurants - Food providers who operate as SubDAOs
Customers - Users who order food via the Consumer Mini-App
Drivers - Delivery performers who fulfill orders via the Worker Mini-App

DAO Structure

iTake implements Horizon's hierarchical DAO model:

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                        iTake MetaDAO                                 │
│                      (Platform Layer)                                │
│  ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐  │
│  │ • Platform governance and policies                            │  │
│  │ • Cross-restaurant dispute resolution                         │  │
│  │ • Driver pool coordination                                    │  │
│  │ • Platform-wide promotions                                    │  │
│  │ • Collects 1% MetaDAO fee                                    │  │
│  └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘  │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                    Restaurant SubDAOs                                │
│  ┌─────────────┐  ┌─────────────┐  ┌─────────────┐  ┌───────────┐  │
│  │   Café A    │  │  Pizzeria B │  │  Tacos C    │  │    ...    │  │
│  │   SubDAO    │  │   SubDAO    │  │   SubDAO    │  │           │  │
│  │             │  │             │  │             │  │           │  │
│  │ Menu        │  │ Menu        │  │ Menu        │  │           │  │
│  │ Staff       │  │ Staff       │  │ Staff       │  │           │  │
│  │ Analytics   │  │ Analytics   │  │ Analytics   │  │           │  │
│  │ 2% SubDAO   │  │ 2% SubDAO   │  │ 2% SubDAO   │  │           │  │
│  │ fee         │  │ fee         │  │ fee         │  │           │  │
│  └─────────────┘  └─────────────┘  └─────────────┘  └───────────┘  │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

MetaDAO Responsibilities

The iTake MetaDAO handles platform-level functions:

Function	Description
Governance	Sets platform policies, fee structures, quality standards
Dispute Resolution	Manages cross-restaurant and driver-customer disputes
Driver Pool	Coordinates the shared driver network across all restaurants
Onboarding	Approves new restaurant SubDAOs
Compliance	Ensures food safety and delivery standards

SubDAO Responsibilities

Each restaurant operates as an independent SubDAO:

Function	Description
Menu Management	Create, update, price menu items
Order Handling	Accept, prepare, mark orders ready
Staff Management	Manage kitchen staff roles and permissions
Analytics	Track orders, revenue, ratings, popular items
Delivery Zones	Configure delivery radius and fees

Consumer Mini-App

The Consumer Mini-App is accessed within the Horizon mobile application and provides the customer ordering experience.

Features

Feature	Description
Restaurant Discovery	Browse nearby restaurants by cuisine, rating, or distance
Menu Browsing	View menus, item photos, descriptions, prices, and dietary info
Cart & Checkout	Add items, customize orders, specify delivery address
Real-Time Tracking	Follow order preparation and driver location live
Order History	View past orders, reorder favorites, track spending
Ratings & Reviews	Rate food quality, delivery speed, and driver service

User Flow

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                     Consumer Journey                             │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

1. Browse        2. Customize      3. Checkout       4. Track
   ↓                 ↓                 ↓                ↓
┌───────┐       ┌───────┐        ┌───────┐        ┌─────────┐
│Select │──────▶│Build  │───────▶│ Pay   │───────▶│Watch    │
│Restaur│       │ Cart  │        │(Escrow│        │ Live    │
│ ant   │       │       │        │ Lock) │        │ Map     │
└───────┘       └───────┘        └───────┘        └─────────┘
                                                        │
                                     ┌──────────────────┘
                                     ▼
                              5. Receive & Rate
                                     ↓
                              ┌───────────┐
                              │Confirm    │
                              │Delivery   │
                              │& Rate     │
                              └───────────┘

Key Screens

Home: Featured restaurants, categories, search
Restaurant: Menu categories, item grid, restaurant info
Item Detail: Photos, description, customization options
Cart: Order summary, delivery info, estimated time
Checkout: Payment confirmation, escrow lock
Tracking: Preparation status, driver location, ETA
Order Complete: Rating prompts, reorder option

Worker Mini-App (Driver Mode)

Drivers access the Worker Mini-App by switching to "Driver Mode" within the iTake section of the Horizon app.

Features

Feature	Description
Mission Discovery	See available deliveries on an interactive map
Earnings Dashboard	Track daily/weekly earnings, completed deliveries
Route Navigation	Turn-by-turn directions to pickup and dropoff
Order Details	View items, special instructions, customer notes
Status Updates	Mark arrived, picked up, delivered
XP & Reputation	View level progress, ratings, achievements

Driver Flow

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                      Driver Journey                              │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

1. Go Online     2. Accept         3. Pickup         4. Deliver
      ↓               ↓                 ↓                 ↓
┌─────────┐     ┌─────────┐      ┌─────────┐      ┌─────────────┐
│ See     │────▶│ Claim   │─────▶│Navigate │─────▶│Navigate to  │
│Available│     │ Mission │      │to Rest. │      │ Customer    │
│Missions │     │         │      │Mark     │      │ Complete    │
└─────────┘     └─────────┘      │Picked Up│      │ Delivery    │
                                 └─────────┘      └─────────────┘
                                                        │
                                     ┌──────────────────┘
                                     ▼
                              5. Get Paid
                                     ↓
                              ┌───────────────┐
                              │ Escrow        │
                              │ Settles       │
                              │ Automatically │
                              └───────────────┘

Mission States

State	Description
Available	Visible on map, not yet claimed
Accepted	Driver claimed, navigating to restaurant
At Pickup	Driver at restaurant, waiting for food
Picked Up	Food in hand, navigating to customer
Delivered	Customer confirmed receipt
Completed	Payment settled, XP awarded

Driver Earnings

Drivers receive the delivery fee minus platform fees:

Component	Amount
Base Delivery Fee	Set by restaurant
Distance Bonus	Additional for longer deliveries
Tips	100% go to driver
Platform Fees	≤10% (driver keeps ≥90%)

Restaurant Dashboard

Restaurant operators access a web-based dashboard to manage their SubDAO.

Dashboard Sections

Orders

Incoming Orders: Accept or reject new orders
In Preparation: Mark items as cooking/ready
Ready for Pickup: Notify drivers, track handoffs
Order History: Search, filter, export past orders

Categories: Organize menu into sections
Items: Add/edit items with photos, pricing, availability
Modifiers: Create add-ons, customizations, sizes
Availability: Toggle items on/off, set stock limits

Analytics

Revenue: Daily, weekly, monthly revenue tracking
Popular Items: Most ordered items, trending dishes
Ratings: Average rating, recent reviews, feedback
Delivery Times: Average prep time, delivery times

Staff (Guild Roles)

Owner: Full control, treasury access
Manager: Order management, menu editing
Kitchen: View orders, mark items ready
Viewer: Read-only access to analytics

Settings

Restaurant Info: Name, description, photos, hours
Delivery Zones: Geographic coverage, minimum orders
Fees: Delivery fee structure, SubDAO fee percentage
Integrations: POS, printer, notification settings

Payment & Fee Distribution

When a delivery completes, the smart contract automatically distributes funds:

Fee Breakdown

Recipient	Percentage	Description
Driver	≥90%	Guaranteed minimum of delivery fee
Protocol	2.5%	Platform sustainability
Labs	2.5%	R&D and development
Resolver	2%	Dispute resolution pool
iTake (MetaDAO)	1%	Platform operations
Restaurant (SubDAO)	2%	Restaurant's share

Example: €10 Delivery Fee

Driver:       €9.00 (90%)
Protocol:     €0.25 (2.5%)
Labs:         €0.25 (2.5%)
Resolver:     €0.20 (2%)
iTake:        €0.10 (1%)
Restaurant:   €0.20 (2%)
─────────────────────────
Total Fees:   €1.00 (10%)

Note: Food revenue goes directly to the restaurant. The breakdown above applies only to delivery fees.

Location & Verification

iTake uses Horizon's geolocation features for secure delivery verification.

Geofence Verification

Checkpoint	Radius	Purpose
Restaurant Pickup	75m	Confirm driver arrived at restaurant
Customer Dropoff	75m	Confirm delivery completed
Live Tracking	Continuous	Real-time driver location (opt-in)

Privacy Features

Location Encryption: All location data encrypted at rest
Auto-Purge: Location history deleted after 30 days
Opt-In Tracking: Drivers choose to share real-time location
Minimal Data: Only essential location data stored

Getting Started

For Restaurants

Apply: Contact iTake MetaDAO to apply as a SubDAO
Verification: Provide business documentation, food safety certs
Onboarding: Set up restaurant profile, upload menu
Configure: Set delivery zones, hours, fees
Go Live: Start receiving orders

For Drivers

Requirements: Valid ID, clean driving record, smartphone
Join: Apply through iTake MetaDAO or individual restaurants
Verification: Complete background check (where required)
Training: Complete onboarding tutorial in app
Start Earning: Go online and accept deliveries

For Customers

Download: Get the Horizon mobile app
Navigate: Open the iTake mini-app
Browse: Explore restaurants in your area
Order: Build your cart and checkout
Track: Watch your order in real-time
Rate: Leave feedback for restaurant and driver

Technical Integration

Creating a Delivery Mission

const order = await itakeClient.createOrder({
  restaurantId: restaurant.subDAOAddress,
  items: [
    { itemId: "pizza-margherita", quantity: 2 },
    { itemId: "tiramisu", quantity: 1 }
  ],
  deliveryAddress: {
    latitude: customer.lat,
    longitude: customer.lng,
    address: customer.formattedAddress,
  },
  paymentMethod: "usdc",
});

// Order creates a delivery mission automatically
// Mission is visible to drivers in the area

Restaurant Webhook Events

// Events restaurant systems can subscribe to
type RestaurantEvent =
  | "order.created"      // New order placed
  | "order.cancelled"    // Customer cancelled
  | "driver.assigned"    // Driver accepted mission
  | "driver.arrived"     // Driver at restaurant
  | "order.pickedup"     // Driver has food
  | "order.delivered"    // Delivery complete
  | "payment.settled";   // Funds distributed

Architecture

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                    Horizon Mobile App                            │
│  ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐  │
│  │              iTake Mini-App (Vertical)                    │  │
│  │  ┌─────────────────┐  ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│  │
│  │  │  Consumer Mode  │  │       Driver Mode               ││  │
│  │  │  (Ordering)     │  │       (Deliveries)              ││  │
│  │  └─────────────────┘  └─────────────────────────────────┘│  │
│  └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘  │
└──────────────────────────┬──────────────────────────────────────┘
                           │
┌──────────────────────────▼──────────────────────────────────────┐
│                    Restaurant Dashboard                          │
│            (Web App for SubDAO Management)                       │
└──────────────────────────┬──────────────────────────────────────┘
                           │
┌──────────────────────────▼──────────────────────────────────────┐
│                   Horizon Service API                            │
│           iTake Module · Orders · Matching Engine                │
└──────────────────────────┬──────────────────────────────────────┘
                           │
┌──────────────────────────▼──────────────────────────────────────┐
│                   Horizon Protocol                               │
│       Missions · Escrow · Guilds · Reputation · Map              │
└──────────────────────────┬──────────────────────────────────────┘
                           │
┌──────────────────────────▼──────────────────────────────────────┐
│                        Base L2                                   │
│            Smart Contracts · DeliveryEscrow · USDC               │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

XP & Progression

Driver XP Rewards

Action	XP	Notes
Complete delivery	12 XP	Base reward
5-star rating	+5 XP	Bonus for excellence
Long distance (>5km)	+5 XP	Distance bonus
Streak bonus	+4-20 XP	Consecutive day multiplier

Driver Levels

Level	XP Required	Benefits
Newcomer	0	Basic access
Driver	300	Verified badge
Pro	1,500	Priority queue
Expert	5,000	Premium missions
Master	15,000	Higher earnings

Resources

Note: iTake is one of several verticals (mini-apps) that can run on the Horizon Protocol. Each vertical operates as a MetaDAO with its own SubDAOs. Other examples include ridesDAO for ride-sharing and BuildDao for construction.

Overview​

DAO Structure​

MetaDAO Responsibilities​

SubDAO Responsibilities​

Consumer Mini-App​

Features​

User Flow​

Key Screens​

Worker Mini-App (Driver Mode)​

Features​

Driver Flow​

Mission States​

Driver Earnings​

Restaurant Dashboard​

Dashboard Sections​

Orders​

Menu Management​

Analytics​

Staff (Guild Roles)​

Settings​

Payment & Fee Distribution​

Fee Breakdown​

Example: €10 Delivery Fee​

Location & Verification​

Geofence Verification​

Privacy Features​

Getting Started​

For Restaurants​

For Drivers​

For Customers​

Technical Integration​

Creating a Delivery Mission​

Restaurant Webhook Events​

Architecture​

XP & Progression​

Driver XP Rewards​

Driver Levels​

Resources​

Overview

DAO Structure

MetaDAO Responsibilities

SubDAO Responsibilities

Consumer Mini-App

Features

User Flow

Key Screens

Worker Mini-App (Driver Mode)

Features

Driver Flow

Mission States

Driver Earnings

Restaurant Dashboard

Dashboard Sections

Orders

Menu Management

Analytics

Staff (Guild Roles)

Settings

Payment & Fee Distribution

Fee Breakdown

Example: €10 Delivery Fee

Location & Verification

Geofence Verification

Privacy Features

Getting Started

For Restaurants

For Drivers

For Customers

Technical Integration

Creating a Delivery Mission

Restaurant Webhook Events

Architecture

XP & Progression

Driver XP Rewards

Driver Levels

Resources