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Short for "Proof of Attendance Protocol," POAP is the platform and infrastructure that enables the creation and storage of memories by POAP issuers and collectors. POAPs, the collectibles, are Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) minted under the Proof of Attendance Protocol smart contract. Each POAP is a digital record held by collectors as digital proof that they attended, or participated in, a physical, virtual, or spiritual event. Each POAP is a gift from an issuer to collectors, in celebration of a special shared memory. By minting these memories to the blockchain, collectors build a rich tapestry of tokenized experiences which unlocks a world of possibilities.
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POAP founder transfers 4,000 ETH to Gemini, still holds 55,000 ETH
According to on-chain analyst Ember (@EmberCN), @worthalter, founder of POAP (@poapxyz), transferred 4,000 ETH (approximately $10.79 million) to the exchange Gemini eight hours ago, likely as a position reduction. He currently holds 54,967 ETH, worth approximately $149 million.
POAP Announces Official Shutdown After Over Five Years of Operation Due to Unsustainable Business Model
POAP co-founder isabel (@izonline) posted on the X platform, announcing the official closure of the on-chain souvenir protocol POAP. POAP has operated since 2021, cumulatively minting millions of on-chain collectibles for hundreds of communities. It partnered with world-class institutions such as Coinbase, American Express (Amex), Warner Music Group (WMG), and Bayer, and completed the minting of over 8,000 collectibles during Devcon. The founder stated that the funding cycles and traffic distribution mechanisms in the crypto industry made it difficult for POAP to achieve commercial sustainability without compromising the project's original vision. Coupled with the dual pressure of rapid tech stack iteration and market hype cycles, this ultimately led to the project's shutdown. The founder also summarized three core lessons: customer communities are a company's most underestimated asset; "sense of connection" is the essential value of a product; and long-term brand trust is the only moat in the current market.