What are POAPs?

Proof of Attendance Protocol, or POAP as the name suggests, is a system that helps create and keep memories of events attendees have attended. But POAPs are more than NFTs representing memories on the blockchain; they’re the digital equivalent of the bands that you save when attending a one-of-a-kind music festival/art show, except they’re cooler than the band.

• They’re recorded on the blockchain
• They can be used on your social media profile
• They can be used to unlock special features (apps and games)
• They can be traded 

So whether you attend a music festival, hackathon, or even a yoga class, you might be able to earn a POAP to celebrate and preserve your life experiences.

In short, POAPs are NFT badges that confirm and track attendance to unique experiences, such as hackathons, discord servers, or events like Paris Blockchain Week, etc. (POAPs are minted through smart contracts as NFTs on the Ethereum)

Fun fact: POAP was initially introduced during the largest web3 #BUIDLathon ETHDenver.

More than Proof of Attendance 

While POAPs serve as your digital scrapbook and are the ultimate memory keepers for all the cool events you've participated in, there’s more to what meets the eye. 

POAPs unlock some seriously awesome perks, like exclusive access to raffles, chat rooms, giveaways, airdrops, and more. 

For event organizers, POAP serves as the ultimate engagement tool. Event organizers can give POAPs to attendees and collectors to keep them hyped and engaged with their event. For example, when members of a DAO vote on proposals, holders who own more POAPs have stronger voting power. 

And for all attendees out there, collecting POAPs is like leveling up in a video game. The more you have, the more you've contributed to your community.

So, POAPs serve multiple purposes ranging from verification, incentivization, community building, and digital collectibles similar to physical badges/tickets.

And the best part is one POAP can serve multiple purposes. It's like a blank canvas waiting to be painted with all sorts of possibilities! With the right amount of imagination and community engagement, a POAP can be transformed from a simple proof of attendance to a valuable token that unlocks all sorts of perks and privileges.

POAP Paint Parties

POAP Paint Parties are the hottest new trend, bringing people together to create their own unique designs while enjoying a fun and creative atmosphere.

The purpose of these events is to foster a sense of community and encourage creativity among POAP collectors. It's a chance to bond with other people, share ideas, and create something truly unique on a shared interactive canvas. 

At the end of the party, each participant will have their own customized POAP to keep as a memento of the event. Overall, POAP Paint Parties are a fun way to express your creativity, connect with others, and earn some cool POAP tokens along the way!

How to Participate in a POAP Paint Party 

• To participate in a POAP Paint Party, you'll first need to find an upcoming event and register for it
• To join the POAP paint party, the organizer will share a link that will direct you to the virtual canvas
• Make sure you are ready with a compatible Ethereum wallet to collect your new POAP!

POAPs are ERC-721 tokens distributed on the Ethereum sidechain Gnosis (xDai). However, zkSync, a Layer 2 solution, enables users to achieve a  more seamless and cost-effective experience with their POAPs (reduced transaction fees and higher throughput), and they’re looking at exploring POAP Paint Parties as a fun way to engage the community. 
So, wer my POAP ser!

If you find this helpful, please support through subscribing and following.

Everythingblockchain 🧐 - Freethinkers, Writers ✍, Blockchain explorers 🔭
In pursuit of simplifying the different blocks of the chain metaverse

Socials

Twitter, Medium, Youtube, Reddit, Substack 

Referrals

Braintrust, Presearch, Binance, Kucoin

The information provided through this work is intended solely for educational purposes and must not be treated as investment advice. Any lapses in presenting any of the information correctly are ours alone. We disclaim any liability associated with the use of this content.