ChainCatcher report: The blockchain attendance proof protocol POAP has announced it will enter maintenance mode starting March 16, 2026, ceasing onboarding of new issuers, while existing issuers, integrations, and collection tools will continue to operate. POAP co-founder Isabel Gonzalez stated that the platform successfully established itself within the crypto-native community but failed to expand beyond niche circles to achieve broader adoption. The platform began charging commercial clients in 2023 to sustain operations, yet this was insufficient to support further growth. Since its first issuance at the 2019 ETHDenver hackathon, POAP has minted over 6.7 million tokens and attracted more than 37,000 issuers, with brands such as Adidas and Porsche having participated. The team is now focused on building an open digital collectibles standard to provide a more sustainable infrastructure for recording and verifying participation in community events.
POAP Enters Maintenance Mode, Shifts Focus to Next-Generation NFT Infrastructure
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On March 13, 2026, NFT news outlet ChainCatcher reported that POAP will enter maintenance mode beginning March 16, 2026. New issuer onboarding will cease, though existing tools will remain operational. POAP co-founder Isabel Gonzalez said the platform carved out a niche within crypto-native communities but faced challenges scaling. Despite charging commercial clients since 2023, growth remained limited. Over 6.7 million tokens have been issued since 2019, with more than 37,000 issuers. The team is now developing an open NFT standard for on-chain news and community verification.
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