NEW NFT STAMP FROM BHUTAN POST COMES WITH UNIQUE SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE FOR COLLECTORS
True collecting experiences remain the main focus of the third NFT stamp edition of Bhutan Post Stampsdaq.com
THIMPHU, TALLINN, 23 Februaryth2023 Until today remember the 43rd Birthday of His Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Bhutan Postthe national postal operator of the Kingdom of Bhutan, issues its third NFT stamp issue it stampsdaq.com. Following its long-term strategy to create a more enhanced stamp collecting experience, the new digital stamp comes with an exclusive real-world experience for qualified owners in addition to digital art and limited edition scarcity. As announced earlier, the stamp is dedicated to the most famous places in the Kingdom of Bhutan – Paro Taktshang Monastery, also known as Tiger’s Nest.
Unlike previous NFT stamp releases, collectors will be able to purchase this stamp in Mystery Envelope format as well as individually at a fixed price. This is also the first NFT stamp that will have a mini sheet format, digitally framed like a painting! Traditionally, it will have a scarcity structure of 5 (five) ranging from common to unique digital variations, most with animated digital art motifs. However, compared to previous editions, the scarcity of common and rare variants is limited to 2,500 and 500 copies respectively, greatly enhancing their collectible value for collectors.
However, the most exciting element of the new NFT stamp issue is an exclusive experience available to eligible owners of the Paro Taktshang NFT stamps. In addition to standard travel benefits available to all Bhutan stamp collectors stampsdaq.com, those who will own the Super Rare, Ultra Rare or Unique varieties of these stamps will enjoy a privilege to have a private meeting with the Lama of the Taktshang and get an unforgettable experience of communicating with a highly spiritual person and discussing the issues of life! This personal experience is available to any owner of the aforementioned stamp scarcity levels when a collector travels to Bhutan.
“As Bhutanese we are very proud of our country, our heritage and our culture! With our NFT stamps, we are creating a new medium to experience Bhutan in many ways, says Karma Nidup, CEO of Bhutan Post. “It would be unwise not to use all the opportunities offered by blockchain technology, and we are proud to be among the first postal operators to offer these opportunities to the global stamp collecting community. Bhutan Post digital transformation of our philatelic heritage is an important building block in a broader long-term national strategy to create digital Bhutan with a range of Metaverse experiences for virtual visitors.”
“Traditional stamp collecting has a strong intellectual background! NFT stamp collecting can add an appealing layer of entertaining and rewarding elements to this wonderful hobby, says Andrii Shapovalov, CEO of Stampsdaq Estonia. “Bhutan Post fully embraced this vision, and together we are creating this team in close collaboration with various participants in the global postal industry by adding a very tangible experiential opportunity for collectors.”
The Monastery of Taktshang NFT stamp issue is the first in the series of digital stamps under the theme of Monasteries of Bhutan, and more will be released in the coming years.
Media contacts:
For Stampsdaq Estonia OU:
Andrii Shapovalov
CEO
For Bhutan Post:
Jigme Choden
Head of the philately department
About Bhutan Post
Bhutan Postal Corporation Limited (Bhutan Post) established in 1996 is the national designated operator of the Kingdom of Bhutan providing postal services – domestic and international mail and parcel logistics for close to 800000 of the inhabitants. Bhutan’s stamps had been recognized by stamp collectors worldwide for their unusual design and materials, promoting the country’s nature, architecture, culture, heritage and social life, among other things.
About Stampsdaq
Stampsdaq is an EU-based NFT company founded in 2021 and exclusively dedicated to working with designated postal operators worldwide. The recently launched NFT stamp platform is designed to bridge the interests of postal operators and the global collecting community. Stampsdaq provides a One-Stop-Shop solution without the need for investment from a postal operator’s side. The company promotes and implements the “Collect with Benefits” vision of creating added value and real-life experiences for NFT stamp owners to increase interest in NFT stamp collecting and stamp collecting in general. Stampsdaq currently has several license agreements with various designated postal operators and is in active negotiations with over 60 postal operators worldwide. It is also an associate member of the Advisory Committee and World Association for Development of Philately (WADP) of the Universal Postal Union.
