BW · 2022
BotswanaPost
BotswanaPost is the state postal administration of Botswana, founded 1966 with independence. 132 post offices, 84 postal agencies, PAPU member (Pan African Postal Union). First crypto stamps on 7 December 2022 on the Stampsdaq platform — 5 stamps from the Five Decades Favorite Stamps series (2016) as NFT re-issuance. Tech partner: Stampsdaq Estonia OU. Innovation: Travel Benefits programme with exclusive Botswana trips for collectors. Mintage: 500 (standard) + 250 (dynamic). Second African Stampsdaq client.
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- Founded
- 1966
- First crypto stamp
- 2022-12-07
- Country
- BW
- Blockchains
- polygon
- Official website
- www.botswanapost.post
- Crypto stamp platform
- stampsdaq.com
BotswanaPost in the Crypto Stamp Ecosystem
BotswanaPost is the state postal administration of Botswana (1966). In the crypto stamp space:
- First crypto stamp of Botswana: 07.12.2022
- Second African Stampsdaq client
- Tech: Stampsdaq Estonia OU (Polygon-based)
- Innovation: Travel Benefits programme
Programme Characteristics
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Launch | 07.12.2022 |
| Edition | Five Decades' Favorite Stamps (5 NFTs) |
| Tech partner | Stampsdaq Estonia OU |
| Platform | stampsdaq.com |
| CEO | Cornelius Ramatlhakwane |
| Mintage | 500 ex standard + 250 ex dynamic |
| PAPU member | Yes (Pan African Postal Union) |
Travel Benefits Innovation
BotswanaPost NFT stamps have a unique collector mechanic:
- Country Collection Score: point system per stamp collection
- Per 10 points: 1 lifetime lottery ticket
- Lottery: 1 of 4 annual exclusive Botswana trips for collectors
- "Collect with Benefits" model from Stampsdaq
This real-world travel reward is structurally unique in the crypto stamp space.
Theme: Five Decades' Favorite Stamps (2016)
The edition is based on the historical 2016 stamp series:
- Botswana's top stamps of the first 50 independence years
- Themes: environment, culture, historical heritage
- Designer: Kuru Art (San indigenous artist collective)
- Artists: Nxaedom Qhomatca (Ankie), Qgoma Ncokg'o (Qmao)
Stampsdaq Cluster
BotswanaPost is member of the Stampsdaq tech cluster:
- La Poste de Côte d'Ivoire (1st client)
- Bhutan Post (2nd client)
- BotswanaPost (3rd client, 12/2022)
- Cpost Curaçao (followed later)
- CTT Portugal (Caravel 2023)
PAPU MoU (July 2022)
In July 2022, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Stampsdaq and the Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) — gives 45 PAPU member countries the mandate to work with Stampsdaq on an "African Philatelic Renaissance".
Significance in the Wiki
- First crypto stamp of Botswana
- Second African Stampsdaq client
- Travel Benefits programme as structurally unique collector mechanic
- PAPU MoU member (45-country African Philatelic Renaissance)
- Indigenous art theme (Kuru Art, San indigenous)
Editions by this issuer
| Issued | Edition | ISO | Chain | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-07 | NFT re-issuance of the historical 2016 "Five Decades' Favorite Stamps" series | BW | polygon | mainstream |
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