[INFO]-Crypto Stamps- Collectable Blockchain postage stamps

[krogothmanhattan]

CRYPTO-STAMPS WEBSITES

http://cryptophilately.com

http://crypto-stamps.com/

http://cypherstamps.com/

https://thedigitalphilatelist.com/




Stamps go digital - With the innovative crypto stamp, Austrian Post is for the first time offering a stamp which also exists as a digital asset (crypto collectible) in the Ethereum blockchain, and is thus breaking completely new ground. The blockchain is a special form of decentralised data storage. For this, data are not stored in a single computer centre but are distributed across many independent computers. A sophisticated mechanism ensures that completed transactions cannot be subsequently manipulated. Using the QR code printed on the stamp, the owner can look at the digital version of his/her crypto stamp in the Ethereum blockchain and then transfer it to other users.

Product information
Release Date 11.06.2019
Number of Copies 150.000
Print Style Siebdruck & Offset
Design Julia Obermüller

https://www.ots.at/presseaussendung/OTS_20190611_OTS0146/crypto-stamp-oesterreichische-post-praesentiert-die-erste-blockchain-briefmarke-der-welt-bild

Crypto stamp: Austrian Post presents the world's first blockchain stamp

The innovative special stamp block connects the analog and the digital world

Vienna (OTS) - From the dirndl embroidery and lederhosen stamp to special stamps made of porcelain, glass, meteorite dust or sparkling Swarovski crystals - in recent years, Austrian Post has presented a colorful range of innovative special stamps. Now, the Swiss Post is breaking new ground again, bringing out a brand that unites the analog and digital worlds: the Crypto stamp. It has its first day today and was presented to guests in the panorama room of the high-rise Herrengasse in Vienna by Stefan Nemeth, Head of Product Management at Austrian Post AG branches.

The Crypto stamp can be used as a stamp not only for the carriage of a postal item, it is also a virtual collector's item. The digital counterpart is stored in the blockchain, a special kind of decentralized data storage. There it lies in a digital "purse", a so-called wallet, which is exclusively owned by the owner.

The brand block is in the form of a bank card. The right side of the block contains all credentials hidden under scratch layers. The holder of the Wallet-related access code as well as another attached code, the "Secret Word List", thus has the digital Crypto stamp. If the digital version of the stamp is sold or transferred from one wallet to another, the transaction is fully documented in the blockchain.

The left-hand area is the actual postage stamp that can be sent regularly - this is done by breaking the block apart at the predetermined breaking point. The unicorn pictured on the crypto stamp is the heraldic animal of the Ethereum community.

The graphic design of the special stamp comes from Julia Obermüller. The brand with a face value of € 6.90 was launched 150,000 times and can be found in all branches, at the post.at/onlineshop as well as the collector service of the Austrian Post (Phone: +43 577 67 - 95095; E-Mail: sammler- service@post.at) available.

Further information on the new digital stamp can be found at crypto.post.at.

AUSTRIA CRYPTO STAMPS

Official Online Stamp Store

To check your stamp color

Open Sea online Crypto auctions and store

CRYPTO STAMPS - Austria - Catalogue



NEWS

https://cointelegraph.com/news/austrian-postal-service-releases-crypto-collectible-stamps

https://cryptonomist.ch/en/2019/06/12/austrian-post-launches-stamps-on-the-blockchain/

https://www.linns.com/news/us-stamps-postal-history/austria-blazes-new-trail-with-digital-crypto-stamp

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/austria-post-launches-crypto-stamp-132010928.html

https://coinidol.com/blockchain-crypto-stamp/

2020 CRYPTO STAMPS RELEASE


https://crypto.post.at/

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[krogothmanhattan]

www.crypto-stamps.com

Courtesy of fikira12 https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5153959.msg51837999#msg51837999

Maybe this can help as well, just my way of explaining what these stamps are...

Using the Crypto Stamp:

Each stamp has 2 parts.

The left part, which is stylized with a unicorn associated with Ethereum,
functions as a "standard stamp" that can be used to send mail. (€6,90)
This part has a QR code of the digital asset/Token

The right part, on the other hand, contains the credentials used to
authenticate the crypto collectible (digital asset/Token) via blockchain.

This is the “digital stamp” and contains 3 codes [1], [2] & [3]

This "digital stamp" (right part) is like a vault with a inside a wallet
which contains a precious gem (= digital asset/Token).

The wallet contains the digital asset/Token CS1 (CryptoStamp 1)
and Ξ 0.001666666666666666 (= ETH or ETHEREUM, a crypto currency)
which can be use to pay for transactions/transfers.


Code [1] is, so of speak, the serial number of the gem (digital asset/Token)
= 1 of 150.000 pieces, each one has 1 (digital) colour
(Black, Green, Blue, Yellow or Red).

When seeing the physical stamp, it isn't possible to see its (digital) colour.
Black, Green, Blue, Yellow or Red, physically they all have the same appearance.

Scanning the QR code or entering the "code [1]" online at "crypto.post.at/CS1" (> "asset")
reveals the digital colour of the digital asset/Token (Black, Green, Blue, Yellow or Red),
as well as its history! (for example which ETH address purchased it, and when)
Anyone can see what the colour is of each Token,
but only the owner can do something with the Token.

_______________________________________________________________________________ _________________________

Using the "digital asset/Token":


The 150.000 are/were sold through 1 series of 149.500 pieces and another series of 500 pieces.

Series 1:

When you have purchased 1 of the 149.500 stamps which has a “paper wallet”
you can sell this "vault" (right part, containing the wallet and gem locked inside)
together with the left part (€6,90) to anyone. Only whoever holds the key can unlock the vault,
and then sell the "gem" (digital asset/Token). The gem goes then from the wallet to another one’s wallet.
Everything is recorded on the Ethereum Blockchain.

The key to open the vault is scratching the scratch fields.

The code hidden under scratch field [2] is the (address of the) wallet.

The code hidden under scratch field [3] is the key to open and use the wallet

which makes it possible to sell and/or transfer the digital asset/Token.

Then you’ll have
1 scratched physical stamp and
1 saleable/transferable digital asset/Token


Series 2:

When you have purchased 1 of the 500 stamps
the "gem" (digital asset/Token) isn’t in its originally assigned "vault",

the Token is already out of its ("first") wallet
and is put digitally into the new owner’s wallet.
The "digital asset/Token" can already be sold separately.

Furthermore, the key to unlock the "vault" is unused as
the digital asset/Token wasn't in the 1st wallet to begin with.

The "vault" is kept closed because the keys (under the scratch fields) have
no use anymore, therefore the scratch fields on the physical stamp remain intact!

In this case you’ll have
1 unscratched physical stamp and
1 saleable/transferable digital asset/Token

which both can be sold separately.

Hope this helps...

______________________________________________________________________________

[vizique]

You just need Metamask to redeem it later or sell the token

150k stamps made in total each 6.90€
Distribution of CryptoStamp Assets by Colour
Red    1.500
Yellow    10.000
Blue    20.000
Green    40.000
Black    75.000

They seem to be a Philatelical version of Crypto Kitties

Viz

[The Sceptical Chymist]

This is so awesome, I don't even have words to describe my enthusiasm!  I'm not joking, either--I don't collect stamps, but I hoard them and have always loved them, and I still use them to pay bills the old-fashioned way, via snail mail. 

Looking at the link, my question is:  what's the difference between "stamped" and "unstamped"?  I'm not familiar with Austria's postal service, but this sounds like either canceled or uncanceled to me.  Can you clarify that, OP?  I'm very interested in buying some of these.

[FFrankie]

This is so awesome, I don't even have words to describe my enthusiasm!  I'm not joking, either--I don't collect stamps, but I hoard them and have always loved them, and I still use them to pay bills the old-fashioned way, via snail mail. 

Looking at the link, my question is:  what's the difference between "stamped" and "unstamped"?  I'm not familiar with Austria's postal service, but this sounds like either canceled or uncanceled to me.  Can you clarify that, OP?  I'm very interested in buying some of these.

I wanna know why I gotta pay a shipping and handling fee...

I wish I could buy some but I am in usa with no bank card that is euro

[krogothmanhattan]

This is so awesome, I don't even have words to describe my enthusiasm!  I'm not joking, either--I don't collect stamps, but I hoard them and have always loved them, and I still use them to pay bills the old-fashioned way, via snail mail.  

Looking at the link, my question is:  what's the difference between "stamped" and "unstamped"?  I'm not familiar with Austria's postal service, but this sounds like either canceled or uncanceled to me.  Can you clarify that, OP?  I'm very interested in buying some of these.

   Stamped means they will strike with a postage strike and unstamped is a mint stamp..thats if they follow the USA terms IIRC.

   I have sent them an email and will post what they reply with

   And since you are interested in stamps...this is the very first LOADED BTC stamp ever made and postally used! https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2097158.msg20957878#msg20957878

[axax]

I wish I could buy some but I am in usa with no bank card that is euro

I don't think Euros are necessary. In the webstore they accept Paypal and also have a cryptocurrency portal where you can pay with Ether using Metamask at https://crypto.post.at/onchainshop#

[krogothmanhattan]

I wish I could buy some but I am in usa with no bank card that is euro

I don't think Euros are necessary. In the webstore they accept Paypal and also have a cryptocurrency portal where you can pay with Ether using Metamask at https://crypto.post.at/onchainshop#

I used a USA based credit card company..they automatically convert Euros to dollars...so all you need to do is use it.

[Agrawas]

Anyone ordering in US, would like to combine the order with few people if they want it.

[wheelz1200]

Anyone ordering in US, would like to combine the order with few people if they want it.

I think I would be interested in a group buy possibly.  Are the 10 stamps(1 block of stamps) sealed.  Being that there are rarer ones how would we deal with that if they aren't sealed?  These are definately cool little pieces, and will go nice with the loaded posted envelope  

[owlcatz]

It appears only the one version is for sale. (You don't need a group buy for stamps, they take paypal even).

Does anybody know how to get the other rarer versions?

Thanks!

[krogothmanhattan]

It appears only the one version is for sale. (You don't need a group buy for stamps, they take paypal even).

Does anybody know how to get the other rarer versions?

Thanks!

Good question...would like to know as well

[bitbollo]

No, I don't think these stamps come in a minisheet http://stamp-collector.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=12_219_93
Normally these are options advertised to collectors (they will pay more since an entire minisheet have more value and it's more rare of the total unit you can buy of a stamp)
Probably these will produced as https://store.usps.com/store/product/buy-stamps/stamp-subscription-first-class-roll-SUBSFCC "roll" of papers ( so there is not any difference between any stamp)
About variety, it's rare very rare with modern printing machine get a variety or even a simple curiosity. But lets see.

Anyone ordering in US, would like to combine the order with few people if they want it.

I think I would be interested in a group buy possibly.  Are the 10 stamps(1 block of stamps) sealed.  Being that there are rarer ones how would we deal with that if they aren't sealed?  These are definately cool little pieces, and will go nice with the loaded posted envelope  

[krogothmanhattan]

No, I don't think these stamps come in a minisheet http://stamp-collector.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=12_219_93
Normally these are option advertised to collectors (they will pay more since an entire minisheet have more value and it's more rare of the total unit you can buy of a stamp)
Probably these will produced as https://store.usps.com/store/product/buy-stamps/stamp-subscription-first-class-roll-SUBSFCC "roll" of papers ( so there is not any difference between any stamp)
About variety, it's rare very rare with modern printing machine get a variety or even a simple curiosity. But lets see.

Anyone ordering in US, would like to combine the order with few people if they want it.

I think I would be interested in a group buy possibly.  Are the 10 stamps(1 block of stamps) sealed.  Being that there are rarer ones how would we deal with that if they aren't sealed?  These are definately cool little pieces, and will go nice with the loaded posted envelope 

An Invert error would be nice

[bitbollo]

An Invert error would be nice

There are a lot of errors possible (e.g. UV luminescence )

It appears only the one version is for sale. (You don't need a group buy for stamps, they take paypal even).

Does anybody know how to get the other rarer versions?

Thanks!

There is not a way to get the rarest one... it seems they will be distributed without any difference.

[Lesbian Cow]

This is so awesome, I don't even have words to describe my enthusiasm!  I'm not joking, either--I don't collect stamps, but I hoard them and have always loved them, and I still use them to pay bills the old-fashioned way, via snail mail.  

Looking at the link, my question is:  what's the difference between "stamped" and "unstamped"?  I'm not familiar with Austria's postal service, but this sounds like either canceled or uncanceled to me.  Can you clarify that, OP?  I'm very interested in buying some of these.

I wanna know why I gotta pay a shipping and handling fee...

I wish I could buy some but I am in usa with no bank card that is euro

I cannot tell if this a shitpost to hit your campaign numbers, a troll, or if you are just an idiot.

I am 'murica, just ordered 20 stamps, shipping and handling was 0 (Zero) and my us credit card worked just fine as with the wonders of modern banking it seamlessly debits me in USD and pays out Austria post in euro.

Would it be possible for you to f*&^ of the mining hardware section for a few months to give us a break?

[bitbollo]

Looking at the link, my question is:  what's the difference between "stamped" and "unstamped"?  I'm not familiar with Austria's postal service, but this sounds like either canceled or uncanceled to me.  Can you clarify that, OP?  I'm very interested in buying some of these.

Hi The Pharmacist, as European Collector of stamps, I can confirm that "unstamped" mean unused without any sign. Stamped mean used (like a first day special mark! or just a classic stamp made by them).

Technically, you can collect:
- Single stamp mint (Common)
- Single stamp used (Common)
- First Day Cover (the stamp used/stamped the first day on 11 Jun 2019). Since its not advertised only local group can create it. (Rare)
- Full cover (FDC)= Stamp used for real postage First Day (single use, likewise you more for a single expedition) (Very Rare) I guess there are no more 100 pieces about that
- Full cover = Stamp used for real postage other days (Common)

[bitbollo]

This is so awesome, I don't even have words to describe my enthusiasm!  I'm not joking, either--I don't collect stamps, but I hoard them and have always loved them, and I still use them to pay bills the old-fashioned way, via snail mail.  

Looking at the link, my question is:  what's the difference between "stamped" and "unstamped"?  I'm not familiar with Austria's postal service, but this sounds like either canceled or uncanceled to me.  Can you clarify that, OP?  I'm very interested in buying some of these.

   Stamped means they will strike with a postage strike and unstamped is a mint stamp..thats if they follow the USA terms IIRC.

   I have sent them an email and will post what they reply with

   And since you are interested in stamps...this is the very first LOADED BTC stamp ever made and postally used! https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2097158.msg20957878#msg20957878

WOW Congrats! It's a very nice idea!
But There is a difference with "Crypto Stamp" of Austrian Post, since a customized stamp is like a "private issue".
You will never find in an official catalogue, you will never be able to buy (only the first owner ).
yes it's absolutely rare, but it's very hard a collector could pay too much for a sort of "un-official" stamp.
Anyone can make a infinite series of unique pieces...
But it's even a nice idea probably one of the best usage I have ever seen of personalized stamp.

https://etherscan.io/token/0x7e789e2dd1340971de0a9bca35b14ac0939aa330

[Sat0shisGhost]

I wanna know why I gotta pay a shipping and handling fee...

I ran into the same issue and then discovered that if your order is over 20 euros then shipping is free.

[WhyFhy]

Ill pitch in some BTC for a few of these if anyone's interested (us,tx) My daughter would love something Bitcoin with a unicorn !