Badges vs Lists
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Badges are blockchain tokens with customizable properties. They're more complex but offer greater flexibility than address lists.
Collections: Core units of BitBadges, identified by numeric IDs
Badges: Individual tokens within collections, also with numeric IDs
Collection Metadata: Name, description, image, category, etc.
Badge Metadata: Individual badge details
Supply: Total supply for each badge
Balances Types: On-chain or off-chain storage
Transferability: Rules for badge transfers and distribution
Manager: Optional admin with customizable permissions
Standard: Defines how to interpret badge details
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Address lists are simpler, being a simple list of users identified by their addresses. They offer less complexity (no balance ownership, no transferability, etc.), but this comes at the cost of flexibility / customization. The list creator can manage the list, its rules, and who is on it.
The distribution process for badges or lists is highly customizable with BitBadges claims, depending on the creator's specific requirements and the type of collection or list they've created. To understand how a particular collection or list is distributed, you should visit the dedicated page for that collection.
Creators have a wide range of options for distributing badges and list spots, from manual distribution to automated claims integrated with thousands of applications. Each method has its own set of trade-offs and benefits.
