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🪙 NFT-Based File Gating for WordPress: Unlock Exclusive Downloads with Tokens

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🚀 NFT-Based File Gating for WordPress

Have you ever wanted to share files — like an eBook, course, digital art, or exclusive resource — but only with your NFT holders or token-based community?

We’re building exactly that.

Our next plugin lets you upload any file (PDF, ZIP, MP3, video, etc.) inside your WordPress dashboard and restrict its download to users who own a specific token or NFT.

🧩 How It Works

  1. Admin uploads file
    Upload your file as usual in the WordPress Media Library.

  2. Set access rule
    Choose:

  • The token/NFT contract address
  • The blockchain network (e.g., Ethereum, Polygon)
  • Optional: Set time limits or “token + purchase” combos

  1. User connects wallet
    When a visitor clicks “Download,” they’re asked to connect their wallet.

  2. On-chain verification
    The plugin checks token ownership — if verified, it grants a secure download link automatically.

  3. Result: Seamless, token-gated content access
    No manual approvals. No coding. Pure WordPress simplicity.

💡 Why It Matters

This is perfect for creators, educators, and communities who want to reward real supporters.

  • Sell eBooks or templates exclusively to NFT holders
  • Offer downloadable perks to DAO or token members
  • Protect premium content without recurring fees
  • Combine with WooCommerce for hybrid “purchase + NFT” models

It’s also great for on-chain loyalty systems, where holding a token automatically unlocks your private resources.

🧠 The Bigger Vision

Our goal is to make WordPress + Web3 integration effortless.
Today, we’re focusing on token gating.
Tomorrow, it could expand into:

  • Memberships powered by NFTs
  • Tokenized event tickets
  • Subscription-based access through smart contracts

💬 We’d Love Your Feedback

We’re building this for creators like you — and your feedback will shape what comes next.

Tell us:
👉 What kind of gated content or access would you like to offer your users?
👉 Are you a creator, educator, or developer?

Your input helps us craft features that actually make your workflow easier.

📝 Join our beta waitlist & share your use case → [https://forms.gle/hvyXYzApRG31VZY16]

We’ll reach out personally to early testers and collaborators.

🌐 Stay Connected

Follow our journey as we bring blockchain access control to the WordPress world — one simple, useful plugin at a time.

🔹 Blog: web3devtools.hashnode.dev

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