POAP Reflects on a Year of Growth and Innovation
POAP Reflects on a Year of Growth and Innovation
The POAP team is looking back on a year of introducing new products, integrating with builders, and hosting drops worldwide. The POAP ecosystem saw utility growth with applications like content sharing, raffles, and chat. Interactive experiences bridging real-life and digital worlds were powered by POAP. Numerous drops were minted at events like EthereumDenver, NFT_NYC, and EthCC in Paris. Brands like American Express, Porsche, and Hennessy entered the Web3 space. Ordinary people also used POAP to commemorate precious moments globally. For more details, check out POAP's annual review.
As we're preparing to close out 2023, the whole POAP team is reflecting on a year of introducing new products, integrating with builders, and hosting drops around the world 馃實 Here are a few things that stood out 馃У
Pectra Hard Fork Goes Live on Holesky Testnet
The Ethereum Holesky testnet has successfully implemented the Pectra hard fork, marking a significant milestone in Ethereum's development roadmap. - @ethStaker community hosted a live watch party for the launch - Commemorative POAP (digital attendance badge) available for participants - Event recording available at [YouTube Stream](https://www.youtube.com/live/XfdDV0RhDyI) This testnet deployment is a crucial step before the anticipated mainnet launch. Community members can still catch up on the technical details and mint their commemorative POAPs.
ETHDenver 2025 POAP Guide and Activities
ETHDenver 2025 attendees can participate in various POAP-related activities: - Official conference POAP available through registration email (POAP #185704) - Set up your profile on [POAP Home](http://home.poap.xyz) and connect social accounts - Special opportunities include: - Upload moments for commemorative pins - GPS-based POAP minting for raffle eligibility - Collection hunting at various events - Pizza Castle meetup on Wednesday featuring rare POAP merchandise Check your welcome email for minting instructions and unique link.
POAP Expands Multi-Chain Support to 9 Networks
POAP Drops has expanded its minting capabilities across 9 different blockchain networks, marking a significant expansion beyond its original Gnosis Chain deployment. The platform has successfully tested with multiple blockchain communities including: - ApeCoin - Base - Arbitrum - Celo - Mantle - Polygon This expansion aligns with POAP's mission of universal accessibility. Event organizers interested in integrating POAP into their ecosystem can connect with @poapstudio at the upcoming Denver event. *In related news:* POAP has also launched location-based minting in Denver and introduced preview features for POAP Secrets collectors.
POAP Announces Special GPS-Enabled Minting and Partnership for Bangkok Events
POAP introduces two significant initiatives for upcoming Bangkok events: - Special Tester POAP with GPS functionality available for minting via POAP Home - Official partnership with POAP.fr for #frENSday celebration **Key Details:** - Top 10 raffle winners will share additional ETH rewards - Requirement: Proof of social media promotion - Focus on making web3 more accessible - Digital collectibles will commemorate shared experiences *Location:* Bangkok, Thailand *Platform Required:* POAP Home (home.poap.xyz)
Inaugural POAP Rally in Tokyo: A Unique Blend of Culture and Crypto
The first-ever POAP Rally is set to take place in Tokyo from August 21-26, coinciding with DAO_TOKYO_XYZ and Ethereum_JP events. This innovative stamp rally combines traditional Japanese culture with blockchain technology, offering participants a unique way to explore Tokyo's temples and local spots. - Participants will use POAP Home to mint POAPs via GPS at curated locations - The event culminates in a gathering where collectors may receive handmade Daruma dolls - Local partners include @checkin_xyz, @FrankieCihi, and various community organizations This event aims to showcase Tokyo through locals' perspectives, creating lasting digital memories of each landmark visited.