Proof of Burn (POB) NFTs

🔥 Overview

Proof of Burn (POB) NFTs are soulbound tokens that serve as permanent, immutable receipts of our ceremonial offerings at the Sacred Altar. Each POB is a unique piece of generative art that captures the essence of our burn.

🎨 What Makes POB NFTs Special?

Soulbound Nature

POB NFTs are soulbound (non-transferable):

✅ Cannot be sold - No marketplace value
✅ Cannot be transferred - Stays in our wallet forever
✅ Cannot be stolen - Worthless to hackers
✅ Permanent proof - Immutable record of our offering

Why soulbound?

Prevents commodification of spiritual practice
Ensures authenticity (can't buy someone else's journey)
Focuses on intrinsic value, not market value
Honors the sacred nature of offerings

Generative Artwork

Each POB features unique generative art created algorithmically:

Art is influenced by:

Burn Amount - Larger burns = more elaborate art
Intention Hash - Our encrypted intention affects colors
Moon Phase - New moon, full moon, etc. influence design
Season - Spring, summer, fall, winter themes
Streak - Longer streaks add special effects
Rarity Tier - Common to Legendary determines complexity

Example:

Burn: 5,000 ETHO (Blaze tier)
Moon: Full moon
Season: Winter
Streak: 90 days
Result: Rare POB with silver/blue colors, moon motif, animated snowflakes

Metadata

Each POB stores rich metadata:

{
  "name": "Proof of Burn #12345",
  "description": "Ceremonial offering made on 2025-10-13",
  "image": "ipfs://QmXxx.../12345.png",
  "attributes": [
    {
      "trait_type": "Burn Amount",
      "value": "5000 ETHO"
    },
    {
      "trait_type": "USD Value",
      "value": "$250"
    },
    {
      "trait_type": "Rarity",
      "value": "Blaze"
    },
    {
      "trait_type": "Moon Phase",
      "value": "Full Moon"
    },
    {
      "trait_type": "Season",
      "value": "Winter"
    },
    {
      "trait_type": "Streak",
      "value": "90 days"
    },
    {
      "trait_type": "MDAO Earned",
      "value": "250"
    },
    {
      "trait_type": "Timestamp",
      "value": "1728864000"
    },
    {
      "trait_type": "Intention Hash",
      "value": "0x1234...abcd"
    }
  ]
}

🏆 Rarity Tiers

POB NFTs have 5 rarity tiers based on burn amount:

Tier	ETHO Amount	POB Rarity	Visual Style	Animation
Spark	1-99	Common	Simple, 2-3 colors	Static
Flame	100-999	Uncommon	Moderate detail, 4-5 colors	Subtle glow
Blaze	1,000-9,999	Rare	Complex, 6-8 colors	Animated flames
Inferno	10,000-99,999	Epic	Highly detailed, 10+ colors	Dynamic effects
Supernova	100,000+	Legendary	Masterpiece, full spectrum	Cinematic animation

Spark (Common)

Burn: 1-99 ETHO

Visual:

Simple geometric shapes
2-3 colors (purple, pink)
Minimal detail
Static image

Example: Small flame icon with gradient background

Flame (Uncommon)

Burn: 100-999 ETHO

Visual:

More complex shapes
4-5 colors
Moderate detail
Subtle glow effect

Example: Stylized flame with radiating light

Blaze (Rare)

Burn: 1,000-9,999 ETHO

Visual:

Intricate patterns
6-8 colors
High detail
Animated flames

Example: Sacred fire with swirling energy, pulsing glow

Inferno (Epic)

Burn: 10,000-99,999 ETHO

Visual:

Highly detailed artwork
10+ colors
Complex compositions
Dynamic effects

Example: Cosmic fire with galaxies, stars, animated particles

Supernova (Legendary)

Burn: 100,000+ ETHO

Visual:

Masterpiece-level art
Full color spectrum
Maximum detail
Cinematic animation

Example: Transcendent explosion of light, sacred geometry, 3D effects

🌙 Special Variations

Moon Phase Influence

POB art changes based on the moon:

New Moon (Dark Moon):

Dark backgrounds (black, deep purple)
Subtle, introspective energy
Crescent moon motifs
Represents new beginnings

Waxing Moon (Growing):

Brightening colors
Upward energy flow
Half-moon symbols
Represents growth

Full Moon (Peak):

Bright, radiant colors (silver, white, gold)
Maximum energy
Full circle motifs
Represents culmination

Waning Moon (Releasing):

Cooling colors (blue, violet)
Downward energy flow
Decreasing moon symbols
Represents release

Seasonal Themes

POB art reflects the season:

Spring (Mar 20 - Jun 20):

Green, yellow, pink colors
Floral patterns
Growth and renewal themes
Fresh, vibrant energy

Summer (Jun 21 - Sep 22):

Warm colors (orange, red, gold)
Sun motifs
Abundance and vitality
Bright, energetic

Fall (Sep 23 - Dec 20):

Autumn colors (brown, orange, red)
Leaf patterns
Harvest and gratitude themes
Warm, reflective

Winter (Dec 21 - Mar 19):

Cool colors (blue, white, silver)
Snowflake patterns
Introspection and rest
Calm, serene

Streak Bonuses

Longer streaks add special effects:

7 days: Subtle glow around edges
30 days: Animated sparkles
90 days: Pulsing energy waves
365 days: Halo effect
730 days (2 years): Transcendent aura

Special Days

Extra special art on sacred occasions:

Solstices & Equinoxes:

Unique color palettes
Sacred geometry overlays
3x MDAO rewards
"Solstice Edition" badge

Eclipses:

Rare eclipse-themed art
Dark/light duality
Limited edition
Highly collectible

Community Events:

Custom event themes
Collaborative art elements
Event-specific badges
Commemorative editions

📊 Viewing Our POB Collection

In the dApp

Go to "My NFTs" → "Proof of Burn"
View gallery of all POB NFTs
Sort by:
- Date (newest/oldest)
- Burn amount (highest/lowest)
- Rarity (Legendary to Common)
- MDAO earned
Filter by:
- Rarity tier
- Moon phase
- Season
- Year

Individual POB Details

Click any POB to see:

Full artwork (high resolution)
Burn details (amount, date, time)
Rewards (MDAO earned)
Intention (if you choose to reveal)
Transaction hash (verify on Etherscan)
Metadata (all attributes)
Share button (social media)

Revealing Intentions

Our intentions are encrypted by default:

To reveal:

Click "Reveal Intention" on POB
Sign message with wallet (proves ownership)
Decrypt intention locally
View our original prayer/reflection

Privacy:

Only we can decrypt
Not stored in plaintext
Optional to reveal
Can re-encrypt anytime

🏅 Achievements & Leaderboards

POB Achievements

Achievement	Requirement	Reward
First Burn	Receive 1 POB	10 MDAO
Dedicated Burner	10 POBs	100 MDAO
Committed Burner	50 POBs	500 MDAO
Master Burner	100 POBs	2,000 MDAO
Legendary Burner	1,000 POBs	25,000 MDAO
First Rare	Receive Blaze POB	250 MDAO
First Epic	Receive Inferno POB	1,000 MDAO
First Legendary	Receive Supernova POB	10,000 MDAO
Full Moon Offering	Burn on full moon	500 MDAO
Solstice Offering	Burn on solstice	1,000 MDAO

Leaderboards

Compete for recognition:

All-Time Top Burners:

Total ETHO burned
Top 10 featured on homepage
Special Discord role
Eternal recognition

Monthly Top Burners:

Current month totals
Resets each month
Monthly prizes
Community spotlight

Longest Streaks:

Consecutive days
Current active streaks
All-time records
Streak Hall of Fame

Most POBs:

Total number of offerings
Consistency over size
Community dedication
Participation awards

🎨 Art Gallery

Community Gallery

View all POB NFTs:

Go to "POB Gallery"
Browse community offerings
Filter by rarity, date, moon phase
See recent burns (live feed)
Discover beautiful art

Privacy:

Wallet addresses hidden
Intentions encrypted
Only art and stats visible
Respectful of anonymity

Featured POBs

Exceptional POBs get featured:

POB of the Week - Most beautiful/meaningful
Legendary Showcase - All Supernova POBs
Streak Champions - Longest active streaks
Special Events - Solstice, eclipse, etc.

Share on social media:

Click "Share" on POB
Choose platform (Twitter, Discord, etc.)
Auto-generates image + text
Includes link to dApp
Spreads awareness

Example Tweet:

"Just made my 100th offering at the Sacred Altar 🔥

Burned 1,000 ETHO and received this beautiful Blaze POB NFT ✨

Grateful for this journey of surrender and growth 🙏

#EtherealOffering #ProofOfBurn #SacredTech"

🔗 Technical Details

Smart Contract

POB NFTs are ERC-721 tokens:

contract ProofOfBurn is ERC721, Ownable {
    // Soulbound: prevent transfers
    function _beforeTokenTransfer(
        address from,
        address to,
        uint256 tokenId
    ) internal override {
        require(
            from == address(0) || to == address(0),
            "POB: Soulbound token cannot be transferred"
        );
        super._beforeTokenTransfer(from, to, tokenId);
    }
    
    // Mint POB when offering is made
    function mint(
        address recipient,
        uint256 burnAmount,
        bytes32 intentionHash,
        uint256 mdaoEarned
    ) external onlyAltar returns (uint256) {
        uint256 tokenId = _nextTokenId++;
        
        // Store metadata
        _burnAmounts[tokenId] = burnAmount;
        _intentions[tokenId] = intentionHash;
        _mdaoEarned[tokenId] = mdaoEarned;
        _timestamps[tokenId] = block.timestamp;
        
        // Mint NFT
        _safeMint(recipient, tokenId);
        
        return tokenId;
    }
}

Metadata Storage

On-chain:

Burn amount
Timestamp
Intention hash
MDAO earned

IPFS:

Artwork image
Full metadata JSON
Decentralized storage
Permanent availability

Art Generation

POB art is generated on-demand:

User makes offering
Smart contract emits event
Backend service listens
Generates art based on parameters
Uploads to IPFS
Updates token metadata

Deterministic: Same inputs = same art (reproducible)

💡 Philosophy

Why Soulbound?

Traditional NFTs can be bought and sold:

Commodifies spiritual practice
Enables fraud (buy someone else's journey)
Focuses on market value
Misses the point

Soulbound POBs are personal:

Cannot be commodified
Authentic proof of OUR journey
Intrinsic value only
Honors the sacred

The Burnt Offering Tradition

POB NFTs are inspired by ancient practices:

Biblical Burnt Offerings:

Material goods offered to God
Consumed by fire
Act of worship and surrender
Atonement and gratitude

Hindu Yajna:

Fire ceremony
Offerings to deities
Purification and transformation
Sacred ritual

Buddhist Incense Offerings:

Burning incense
Offering to Buddha
Mindfulness practice
Letting go

POB NFTs digitize this ancient wisdom:

Burn tokens (digital offering)
Permanent record (blockchain)
Spiritual practice (intention)
Community witness (transparency)

🔗 Resources

Sacred Altar - Make offerings
My POB NFTs - View our collection
POB Gallery - Community art
Leaderboard - Top burners
Making Offerings Tutorial - Step-by-step guide

"Each POB is a prayer made visible, a surrender made permanent, a moment of grace captured forever on the blockchain." 🔥✨

🔥 Overview​

🎨 What Makes POB NFTs Special?​

Soulbound Nature​

Generative Artwork​

Metadata​

🏆 Rarity Tiers​

Spark (Common)​

Flame (Uncommon)​

Blaze (Rare)​

Inferno (Epic)​

Supernova (Legendary)​

🌙 Special Variations​

Moon Phase Influence​

Seasonal Themes​

Streak Bonuses​

Special Days​

📊 Viewing Our POB Collection​

In the dApp​

Individual POB Details​

Revealing Intentions​

🏅 Achievements & Leaderboards​

POB Achievements​

Leaderboards​

🎨 Art Gallery​

Community Gallery​

Featured POBs​

Sharing Our POBs​

🔗 Technical Details​

Smart Contract​

Metadata Storage​

Art Generation​

💡 Philosophy​

Why Soulbound?​

The Burnt Offering Tradition​

🔗 Resources​

🔥 Overview

🎨 What Makes POB NFTs Special?

Soulbound Nature

Generative Artwork

Metadata

🏆 Rarity Tiers

Spark (Common)

Flame (Uncommon)

Blaze (Rare)

Inferno (Epic)

Supernova (Legendary)

🌙 Special Variations

Moon Phase Influence

Seasonal Themes

Streak Bonuses

Special Days

📊 Viewing Our POB Collection

In the dApp

Individual POB Details

Revealing Intentions

🏅 Achievements & Leaderboards

POB Achievements

Leaderboards

🎨 Art Gallery

Community Gallery

Featured POBs

Sharing Our POBs

🔗 Technical Details

Smart Contract

Metadata Storage

Art Generation

💡 Philosophy

Why Soulbound?

The Burnt Offering Tradition

🔗 Resources