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This article identifies and explains POAP Distribution Methods on a basic level.
What are the various methods of POAP distribution and their advantages/disadvantages?
Every drop is unique, and POAP has created a variety of different distribution methods to guarantee that POAP issuers can get POAPs into the hands of everyone who shared the experience being commemorated.
Below, you'll find an explanation of the types of POAP distribution methods available and some guiding principles on how to determine which might be best for your drop.
POAP Mint Links
Mint links are unique links that entitle collectors to mint one POAP via the standard POAP claim flow. Distributing mint links is one of the more secure methods of POAP distribution, as it's difficult for one person to secure multiple mint links.
Individual mint links are typically better for somewhat smaller POAP issuances, or for those that can automate the distribution using bots on Discord, an email marketing platform, or other tools. One of the advantages of using mint links is that cross-platform distribution is easy; however you plan to distribute, it should be as easy as handing collectors a URL. Optionally, this URL may be represented with a QR code (and/or printed) through a service like QRExplore.
A great option for distributing POAPs at live events is the POAP In-App Dispenser, which can be set up in the POAP Home app using the Drop ID and edit code. The in-app dispenser generates dynamic QR codes that change with each scan, ensuring a quick and secure way to hand out POAPs during in-person gatherings. Another option for QR code distribution is using the POAP Kiosk, which also allows for claim QR codes that change after every scan. Both methods are highly effective, but the in-app dispenser offers an easy, streamlined option for issuers looking for seamless, live event distribution.
Note: POAP Kiosk can be displayed on more than one device at a time and can be scanned by more than one person at a time.
Mint links are requested during the POAP drop creation process.
Advantages
Secure
Disadvantages
Time-consuming to distribute one-by-one unless the POAP Kiosk is used.
Sound like a good fit? Learn How to Create a POAP Drop.
Like the sound of the POAP Kiosk? Learn how to set it up here.
POAP Secrets
💡Note: Collectors must have POAP Home App to collect. Giving some instructions prior to sharing the Secret will be helpful for collectors to understand "How To" with this method.
Example: "Download the POAP Home App. Within the app at the bottom right corner tap "Mint +" and select "Secret word".
Secrets are used to distribute POAPs through the use of an issuer-selected word or phrase that collectors use to claim a POAP via the POAP Home app available for both iOS and Android. Secrets are one of the more versatile distribution methods. Common use cases are digital meetups like Twitter Spaces or Discord stages where you can share the Secret verbally and close the minting window after the drop ends. Much like a Website, Secrets are a method that prioritizes convenience and usability over trustworthiness; best practices include keeping mint windows open for reasonable lengths and making sure that Secrets are shared verbally (as opposed to written and sent in the chat).
Advantages
Simplicity
Ease of distribution
Disadvantages
Potential for leaking
Requires collectors to have the POAP Home app ready
Sound like a good fit? Learn How to Set up a POAP Secret.
Website
A POAP Website is a tool used to distribute POAPs using one URL (which, optionally, may be represented as a QR code). Websites are one of the simpler methods of distribution, as collectors simply need to visit the URL created by the issuer. This distribution method is ideal for situations where you are certain the people who are given this link will not share it elsewhere. A birthday party with close friends is a great example! A Website is not a good option for events with large attendance, those where attendees may leak the URL, or those with high data integrity standards due to the possibility of future utility. Keep in mind that you have a limited number of POAPs to be claimed via a URL and if the link is leaked the actual attendees may not receive their POAPs.
Advantages
Simplicity
Ease of distribution
Disadvantages
Potential for leaking
Sound like a good fit? Learn How to Set Up a POAP Website.
Location (GPS)
The Location distribution method allows issuers to make a POAP available to collectors who are physically present at a specific geographic location during a designated time frame. This method uses GPS verification throughthe POAP Home app, ensuring that only attendees within the defined area can mint the POAP. It's ideal for IRL events where verifying physical attendance is crucial.
Advatages
- No link or QR code sharing
- Ease of distribution
- Convenience
Disadvatages
- Must have the POAP Home app
- Location setting enabled
- Poor GPS signal may affect availability
Delivery
Delivery is a tool that whitelists Ethereum wallet addresses to be eligible to mint a particular POAP. Delivery is a practical solution for issuers that have access to the wallet addresses of their collectors, and for issuers who require a high standard of reliability in terms of the correct collectors minting the POAP. Native Web3 communities, including NFT projects, DAOs, and DeFi protocols, are all excellent candidates, as activity deserving of a POAP is frequently recorded on-chain by default.
Advantages
Security
Convenience
Disadvantages
Higher technical skill barrier
Sound like a good fit? Learn How to Set Up a POAP Delivery.
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