Quible is a flexible, layer-one blockchain network built to manage real-time access control across multiple use cases. No matter the use casse, Quible provides the infrastructure to handle dynamic access lists in a fully onchain manner.
Today, we’re focusing on a specific use case: NFT drop access lists. Managing access dynamically in a crowded drop requires much care, as fairness are key to maintaining trust within your community. This use case is one where Quible shines.
Quible serves as the onchain access layer for decentralized applications. This lies in contrast to traditional access control methods like Merkle trees, which often rely on offchain data. By eliminating unnecessary friction, Quible lets NFT teams offer real-time access to their communities.
For NFT drops, many projects today use Merkle trees for permissioned access. Although widely adopted, Merkle trees have significant limitations:
Offchain Reliance: Merkle trees require offchain components to function effectively. In most cases, the entire dataset is stored on offchain platforms like IPFS, while only the state (the Merkle root) is published onchain. This reliance introduces centralization risks and increases complexity.
Cost and Complexity: Projects must not only generate the Merkle tree but also store and distribute Merkle proofs to users. This adds unnecessary costs and complexity, especially for teams running large or high-demand drops.
Inefficient Updates: If an NFT project needs to update its access list—say, to add or remove addresses—it must regenerate the entire Merkle tree, calculate a new Merkle root, and then redistribute the updated proofs. This process is cumbersome and can introduce extra costs and delays at critical moments.
Quible replaces Merkle trees with Quirkle trees, a next-generation data structure designed to solve these challenges. Here’s why Quirkle trees offer a superior solution:
Onchain State Persistence: Unlike Merkle trees, Quirkle trees are entirely onchain. This eliminates the need for offchain storage, reducing centralization risks while keeping things transparent and tamper-proof.
Incremental Updates: With Quirkle trees, you no longer need to recalculate and republish the entire tree when making changes. Addresses can be added or removed from your access list incrementally, with the Quirkle root remaining persistent. This means faster updates without the burden of recalculating proofs.
Streamlined User Experience: By removing the need for Merkle proofs, Quible simplifies access management. Users can seamlessly participate in NFT drops without waiting for proof regeneration and redistribution—making the entire process more efficient.
Quible's real-time access control enables NFT drops to run more smoothly. Instead of full state recalculations, Quible allows incremental changes to be made. This real-time capability helps NFT projects maximize both participation and integrity of their permissioned drops.
Quible is infrastructure that allows NFT drops at scale while avoiding common bottlenecks seen in traditional systems. Teams can therefore focus on delivering products and experiences to their communities, while Quible handles the heavy lifting. For more information and early access, visit the Quible website.
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