An Post unveils Irelands first crypto stamp [Video]

An Post has launched /Imagine Ireland, Ireland’s first-ever crypto stamp issue, created using artist-led, generative-AI designed technology.

Celebrating the rich heritage of Irish life, the latest collection of two stamps from An Post offers a glimpse into a possible future shaped by technology and innovation.

/Imagine Ireland is a limited-edition collection, with only 10,000 crypto stamps available to purchase.

Crypto stamps are a combination of a physical stamp and its digital twin image, to which a non-fungible token (NFT) is clearly assigned on Polygon, a public and environmentally friendly Blockchain frequently used for NFTs.  

Partnering with Ciphers.me, a highly secure platform that allows users to safely buy, claim, collect and trade valuable blockchain and NFT collectables, An Post joins its colleague Posts in Germany, France, Switzerland and Portugal in charting the impact of artificial intelligence and crypto on the postal industry.

Using the PIN code unique to each booklet purchased, An Post’s …