What is Argent X Wallet?

Argent X Wallet, on the other hand, is an open-source, Chrome plugin-based wallet for the StarkNet (Alpha) L2 platform. It is different from Argent wallet though and is not interoperable at the time of writing. While StarkNet is extremely versatile (e.g. each account is a separate smart contract that must be deployed before use), it also adds another layer of complexity for the average user. Argent X Wallet is intentionally designed to hide that complexity, and allow users to transact easily with low fees.

It will take a minute or so for the wallet contract to be deployed on-chain; this is a unique feature that differentiates StarkNet-based wallets from regular Layer 1 (L1) Ethereum wallets. Set up account recovery - use the low security option for now (i.e. backup using seed phrase). The high security option is coming soon, and likely leverages the social recovery capabilities Argent is known for.

If you'd like to review the transactions manually, use the StarkNet block explorer (we'll use the testnet version as the operations are being done on Goerli).

What is POAP?

Proof of Attendance Protocol (POAP) is a protocol that creates unique digital badges as verifiable proof of attendance for virtual or in-person events. A digital memento, if you will. These badges are a class of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), based on the ERC-721 standard, and issued on the xDAI Ethereum sidechain. They must be minted via the POAP platform or smart contract, contain an image and metadata about the event, including the specific date and time.

Mint POAP NFTs for Event Attendees

To mint sample POAP NFTs for a fictitious event, head over to their drop site, and click Create new POAP.

Specify a short title and description to let your users know what this drop is all about. Check the Virtual Drop option and ignore the City and Country fields. These are not relevant for now, but may be if you want to commemorate a physical event. Select the Start Date and Expiry Date (default expiry date is one month from the start date).

What Next?

POAP is open-source and community-owned, with the ultimate goal to be a public good. With that in mind, the POAP team has released a few sites to showcase the versatility of the protocol. For example, you can use POAP Vote to set up sybil-resistant polls, or POAP Fun to create raffles for event participants!