How major German firms like Mercedes and Lufthansa are using NFTs

For the most part, nonfungible tokens (NFTs) have two primary use cases: Buying and selling digital products (digital art, virtual fashion items) and building digital communities (exclusive memberships, access to events). 

These use cases can be easily adopted by brands and companies, such as fashion brands selling digital clothes, various companies offering NFT-based club memberships and musicians holding exclusive concerts for their fans.

Traditional German companies are also jumping on the bandwagon, recognizing the potential of NFT technology to innovate and market their products and services.

Deutsche Post combines NFTs and AI

Deutsche Post, the German postal service, will release its first limited-edition collectible stamp on Nov. 2, 2023. A classic self-adhesive stamp will come with a digital image — an NFT representing ownership of the stamp.

The first stamp features a pixellated image of the Brandenburg Gate generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Upcoming stamps in the collection will feature other iconic German landmarks.

It remains to be seen whether the NFT stamp collection will be a commercial success. However, it is a significant step for Deutsche Post, which is looking to expand its reach into the digital world.

Erste offizielle Deutschland-#Krypto–#Briefmarke kommt. Mehr: https://t.co/IqcouOeygG pic.twitter.com/XS4y5nkFCo

— Deutsche Post und DHL News (@DeutschePostDHL) October 12, 2023

Lufthansa takes to the skies with NFT art

NFTs can also be used for various loyalty programs, offering customers a more rewarding and engaging experience while providing businesses with a new way to connect with their customers and build brand loyalty. 

An example of such a program is Lufthansa’s NFT loyalty program on the Polygon network. In collaboration with Lufthansa Innovation Hub and Miles & More, its frequent flyer program, Lufthansa has developed the Uptrip mobile application that allows passengers to turn their travel experiences into NFTs. These NFTs can then be redeemed for rewards such as mileage bonuses and business lounge vouchers.

Lufthansa’s @Uptrip_app loyalty program is building #onPolygon to turn flights into rewards
Collect NFT trading cards for every flight and claim rewards

Learn more about the new Miles & More and @LHInnovationHub experience: https://t.co/MjQihK8xUx pic.twitter.com/JfUEoUJxNR

— Polygon (Labs) (@0xPolygonLabs) August 31, 2023

According to Christopher Siegloch, head of program development and services at Miles &…