On 3 June 2026, Österreichische Post AG (Austrian Post) released the latest chapter in its Crypto Stamp Art series — a collaboration with the world-renowned artist duo Hackatao. Titled "Psyche," this strictly limited collection of four stamps is dedicated to Sigmund Freud and the elemental forces that shape the human psyche.
Each stamp in the Psyche collection embodies a distinct Freudian concept: the Analyst (Analytiker), the Dreamer (Träumer), Eros, and Thanatos. Every piece is rendered in Hackatao's signature monochrome, highly detailed illustrative style — dense with symbolism, texture, and psychological depth.
The Psyche Collection — Four Motifs
FREUD ANALYTIKER
The observer of the unseen, where silence becomes method and language reveals its fractures.
Material #0126415 · EAN 9007266440251
FREUD TRÄUMER
The interpreter of night, where symbols replace speech and truth disguises itself in fragments.
Material #0126416 · EAN 9007266440268
FREUD EROS
The binding force of existence, where desire expands into connection, creation, and form.
Material #0126417 · EAN 9007266440275
FREUD THANATOS
The quiet gravity beneath life, the drive toward stillness, repetition, and return.
Material #0126418 · EAN 9007266440282About the Artist Duo: Hackatao
Hackatao is a Milan-based collaboration between designer Nadia Squarci and artist Sergio Scalet, founded in 2007. Their name fuses "Hack" — to go under the skin — with "Tao" — the Chinese concept of yin-yang unity. Pioneers of the crypto art movement since 2018, Hackatao are among the most recognized NFT artists globally, with their work featured in TASCHEN's on NFTs and exhibited at Art Basel Miami, NFT NYC, and Digital Art Week London.
Their artistic language blends surrealism (Squarci's floating, dreamlike style) with super-flat illustration (Scalet's bold graphic precision), creating a visual yin-yang that mirrors the psychological duality at the heart of Freud's work. The Psyche collection is their third collaboration with Austrian Post, following the Imperial collection (2024) and Creative Minds (2025).
Phygital Innovation: Soulbound NFTs
Each Crypto stamp art is a phygital object — equally a physical postage stamp and a digital NFT on the blockchain. The NFT operates as a Soulbound token, meaning it is permanently linked to its physical counterpart and cannot be transferred or sold independently. To transfer ownership, the entire set — physical stamp plus digital token — must change hands together.
Authentication is ensured via NFC chip technology embedded in the stamp, paired with blockchain verification. Each stamp comes with its own digital wallet and a unique QR code to reveal the animated NFT — providing a low-barrier entry into Web3 for traditional collectors.
Technical Specifications — Psyche Collection
| Issue Date | 3 June 2026 |
| Issuing Authority | Österreichische Post AG (Austrian Post) |
| Series | Crypto Stamp Art — Psyche |
| Artist | Hackatao (Nadia Squarci & Sergio Scalet) |
| Number of Motifs | 4 (Analytiker, Träumer, Eros, Thanatos) |
| Copies per Motif | 2,500 |
| Total Edition | 10,000 stamps |
| Retail Price | €22.50 each (incl. VAT) |
| Printed by | Variuscard Produktions- und Handels GmbH |
| NFT Type | Soulbound (non-transferable) |
| Authentication | NFC chip + Blockchain |
| Genre | CRYPTO |
Why This Collection Matters
The Psyche collection represents a compelling intersection of psychoanalytic theory, crypto art, and traditional philately. Hackatao's black-and-white visual language perfectly suits the introspective theme — stripping away colour to focus on line, texture, and symbolic meaning, much like Freud's method of stripping away layers of consciousness.
For collectors, this edition offers a rare convergence of fine art, blockchain technology, and postal history. The limited mintage of just 2,500 per motif, combined with Hackatao's established international following, makes these stamps highly sought-after. As with previous Crypto Stamp Art editions, the Psyche collection is expected to sell out quickly through Austrian Post's online shop and selected philatelic outlets.