# POAP

By [Kristy](https://paragraph.com/@public-page) · 2023-03-17

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**What is POAP?**

**POAP**(Proof of Attendance Protocol) are tokens of the ERC-721 standard, which are used to confirm participation in the event. Very often, **POAP** is called an "ecosystem for preserving memories." People can build a collection that will reflect events in their real and virtual lives based on the blockchain. **POAP** is a kind of new level of preserving important moments.

**What are POAPs for?**

**POAPs** are used to incentivize attendance and engagement in events or actions. These tokens can be saved in Ethereum wallets and used for various purposes, such as receiving discounts, access to closed communities, or even participation in competitions. **POAP** is like a ticket to an event. This proves that you were present at a certain event or action. It runs on a digital system called blockchain, which makes it difficult to fake.

**What are POAP Paint Parties?**

**POAP Paint Party** is a series of events where participants can receive unique **POAP** awards, create works of art, communicate and much more These events are usually held in an online format, which allows participants from all over the world to join and participate in the **POAP Paint party**.

**How to take part in the POAP Paint Party?**

To take part in the **POAP Paint Party**, you need to receive an invitation from the organizers of the event. This can be done through social networks or other communication channels, where organizers can announce upcoming events and offer the opportunity to register.

So to take part in a **POAP Paint Party**, you need to find an event, register for it, prepare and join the virtual event at the appointed time.

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*Originally published on [Kristy](https://paragraph.com/@public-page/poap)*