No Smoke, Just Signals - Puffpaw’s Web3 Take on Quitting Nicotine

Are you vaping anon? Do you want to quit nicotine? Here's a topic you wouldn't think you gonna read in PVM's articles.... but this is not about vaping or smoking... it's about web3 and crypto!

Puffpaw the first quit-smoking platform in web3 where users are paid to quit nicotine. The announced the successful closure of its $6 million seed round, perfectly led by Lemniscap.

This milestone propels Puffpaw forward as the leading innovator in integrating blockchain technology with health-conscious vaping! But why are we talking about this?

Is it because they are setting new standards in the industry by merging healthier lifestyles with cutting-edge technology in a seamless manner, or because there's some InfoFi around it?

Left you on a cliffhanger! A new standards in the industry or InfoFi hype for PuffPaw? They did had a Kaito campaign, which I ignored, but still got a reward as part of the ecosystem allocation!

I don't smoke but the focus is on quitting nicotine... so the device may turn handy for mining some crypto! I was surprised when I've seen the "airdrop" tab lighted up on Kaito, and was hoping for money!

Instead of few tokens that will have the market value of a bread, I was able to claim one Puffpaw Gen2 Pro Smart Vape device and one smart pot. Bit surprised to see the worth at $115.60, while my airdrops are usually under 10 dollars!

Just in case you order a vape ... feel free to use my code for a boost in points: 880675

Puffpaw is a quit-smoking platform that helps users reduce and eventually eliminate nicotine through a structured, gamified vaping experience. Users can track their progress and literally get paid to quit nicotine.

By combining regulated vaping with blockchain technology, Puffpaw creates a transparent and accountable system that encourages healthier habits by using verified devices and on-chain records.

Users connect their Puffpaw Smart Vape device to the Puffpaw app, unlocking access to the broader Puffpaw ecosystem. This patented hardware verifies real-world behavior on-chain ensuring progress is authentic.

Gamification & Rewards? Quitting nicotine becomes a game. As users gradually reduce their nicotine intake, they earn rewards that are permanently recorded on the blockchain.

The vaping industry has deep-rooted problems and there’s no real incentive to fix them. What began as a public-health alternative has evolved into a growing health concern of its own.

E-cigarettes were originally introduced as a harm-reduction tool, designed to help smokers quit by delivering nicotine in a less harmful way than traditional cigarettes... however...

The reality of modern vaping looks very different from its original promise. Many vape companies now push high-nicotine products packed with artificial flavors and questionable chemical additives!

With no reliable way to track daily usage, users often consume far more nicotine than they would through smoking, reinforcing dependency rather than reducing it.

The issue isn’t the concept of vaping itself, but an industry model that prioritizes profit over health. On top of that, distributors quietly extract a disproportionate share of value.

This problem is compounded by opaque supply chains, where vape liquids often come from unknown sources and cost-cutting manufacturers rely on low-quality or unsafe materials, putting consumers at risk.

This disconnect creates a widening gap between brands and end users, distorting supply and demand while leaving consumers with little transparency, accountability, or control.

The Puffpaw Smart Vape monitors and records usage data in real time, transmitting it seamlessly from the device to the mobile app and onto the blockchain.

Puffpaw introduces a new kind of smart vape paired with a paid-to-quit nicotine platform designed to realign incentives across the entire industry. This transparent data layer allows Puffpaw to reward behavior that actually moves users toward quitting.

The system is simple but powerful... the higher the nicotine intake, the lower the daily rewards. Puffpaw’s core product is a non-nicotine vape, which maximizes daily rewards while helping users break their dependency!

Puffpaw vapes use only organic, edible ingredients ... such as tea extracts... with no artificial additives or harmful chemicals. By using a paid-to-quit nicotine model we bypass traditional distributors and smoke shops.

Health is built into the product itself. This direct-to-consumer approach significantly lowers product costs while restoring transparency and trust between the brand and its users.

The on chain transparency comes from the vision! All vaping activity and rewards are recorded on-chain, giving users a secure, transparent, and self-custodial record of their progress.

Puffpaw helps the world’s 1.3 billion smokers quit by aligning incentives with behavior change. Through an open RWA protocol and real-time feedback, quitting becomes measurable, sustainable, and rewarding.

Early development centers on Puffpaw Smart Vapes, token rewards for early users, and core features like health tracking, staking, lending, and gifting—expanding over time with new devices and greater decentralization.

Gen2 Smart Vapes open Puffpaw’s paid-to-quit ecosystem to everyone. Of 30,000 devices, 10,000 are reserved for Genesis holders and 20,000 are available for public sale.

The device lower the barrier to entry with a more affordable device and simplified paid-to-quit mechanics, making them accessible for both new and experienced users.

Puffpaw rewards growth through social mining. Users earn higher rewards by inviting others, increasing their earning efficiency with every referral while invitees also receive token incentives.

Each vape and pod contains a patented PrimeCore chip with encrypted anti-counterfeiting technology. Usage data is transmitted via Bluetooth to the Puffpaw app and recorded privately on-chain to power transparent rewards.

The device must remain connected to a mobile phone to validate activity, with future features including NFC-based rewards at real-world events and SocialFi integrations.

Puffpaw uses a closed pod system with non-refillable pods available in nicotine and non-nicotine options, enabling gradual nicotine reduction while earning rewards.

The Puffpaw app connects the Smart Vape to the blockchain. Users must log in, connect their device, and stay online to ensure every puff is recorded and eligible for token rewards.

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