Philately

World premiere in crypto stamps

Swiss Post is anchoring philately more firmly in the digital world and in blockchain technologies. In August 2022, it launched Swiss Crypto Stamp 2.0, taking people by surprise with a world premiere: for the first time, the digital version of the physical stamp consists not of an image, but rather of ten short video clips. The clips are based on various physical stamp designs that create an overall visual image only when put together. Swiss Crypto Stamp 2.0 is a homage to Switzerland and the moving image, and came to fruition in cooperation with the Locarno Film Festival. The designs were created by up-and-coming Swiss film-makers. The digital collector’s item is stored in a blockchain and can be traded and exchanged on the relevant marketplaces.