BotswanaPost

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

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

1. First crypto stamp of Botswana
2. Second African Stampsdaq client
3. Travel Benefits programme as structurally unique collector mechanic
4. PAPU MoU member (45-country African Philatelic Renaissance)
5. Indigenous art theme (Kuru Art, San indigenous)