Swiss NFT Projects with Real World Application

The NFT space has evolved since the 2021 hype, and Switzerland, one of the leading countries in the blockchain space, has launched several initiatives to improve innovation in the NFT space. Organizations such as the NFT Think Tank and the Swiss Metaverse Association made it their primary focus to push forward NFT and Metaverse innovation and create the environment necessary for Swiss companies to be at the forefront of this new technology.

In this article, we will take a closer look at some of the best NFT projects in Switzerland.

The Swiss NFT market

Switzerland has managed to be at the forefront of blockchain technology, and this is no different in the NFT space.

Despite the drop in NFT prices, there are several Swiss startups, companies, universities and non-profits adapting and experimenting with NFT technology.

Swiss companies are interested in finding a way to use Web3 to their advantage, and with GenZ being more technologically savvy, the question arises for many traditional Swiss companies how to attract this new generation as customers. Is Web3 with Metaverse and NFT the answer? Maybe.

It is nice to see that several Swiss companies have taken up the challenge of finding use cases for NFTs. It is a new sphere they are entering and the possibilities of NFTs are yet to be seen.

Can they add value to Swiss companies, and if so, how?

Let’s take a closer look.

What can NFTs be used for?

The world of NFTs is still very new, which is why we still don’t know the extent of the potential of NFTs. It is up to our creativity and eagerness to experiment to see the true potential of Non Fungible Tokens.

Together with the NFT Think Tank, the largest NFT community in Switzerland, we took a look at the different possible use cases for NFTs.

Possible use cases for NFTs:

• Proof of visit/Proof of attendance: Memories, travel and adventure based NFTs
• Loyalty programs: Rewarding loyal customers with or through NFT programs
• Proof of ownership/Tracking: NFC chips
• Collector’s items: Art and Memorabilia
• Fundraising: Non profit and for profit
• Game: In gaming articles
• Community building: NFTs help build strong communities

Are NFTs more than just art?

Yes. The NFT space is a broad field that goes far beyond art. Although we are still at the beginning of what NFTs can be used for, there are various fields that can and will benefit from NFTs. Here are some areas where we can see non-fungible tokens playing an important role:

• Gaming
• Marketing
• Community building

What are physical NFTs?

Physical NFTs act as a cryptographic token of ownership over a physical object for the buyer. This happens when the buyer wants a physical version of the NFT. A physical NFT is a non-fungible token linked to a physical asset.

Some examples of physical NFTs are: NFT cards and NFC chips.

For more information about physical NFTs, you can read the following article: What are physical NFTs? How to sell physical items as NFTs

Top Swiss NFT projects

With the help of NFT, Think Tank was able to find the best Swiss NFT projects with real-world applications.

1. The Magic of Itseltwald by BLS Schifffahrt

• Use case: Proof of visit
• Project Manager: Eric Anderegg

Every year, thousands of tourists travel from Asia to Switzerland to see the boat landing site at Itseltwald. The dock in Iseltwald became famous throughout Southeast Asia because of the Korean Netflix series “Crash Landing on You”.

BLS Schiffahrt saw the potential and launched a proof of visit NFT project selling physical Itseltwald-themed NFT cards as proof of visit.

2. Crypto Vreneli

• Use case: Proof of ownership
• Project Manager: Sarah Schlagenhauf

This project focused on making the famous Swiss gold coin “Gold Vreneli” digital. It is a project led by Vivents and the gold company Philoro.

The hybrid Goldvreneli is a gold coin with an NFC tag that can be read with an app. The associated NFT will not only serve as proof of ownership, but also as access to the collectible’s digital asset.

3. The Swiss crypto stamp by Schweizer Post

• Use case: Collector’s item
• Project Manager: Inacta

Following the success of the first two blockchain stamp collections, the third edition of the Swiss Crypto Stamp is released. The latest edition from the Swiss Post NFT collection uses artificial intelligence (AI) to design the motifs.

4. EVZ Bulls NFT by EV Zug

• Use case: Fundraising
• Project Manager: Token Street

“EVZ BULLS” was the first NFT series of the EV Zug hockey team and was a big hit. All 67 NFTs have now been sold. The proceeds will go to the EVZ junior team and the training concept “The Hockey Academy”. A second NFT series follows this autumn.

5. NFTKarten.ch

• Use case: Physical NFT cards
• Project Manager: Eric Anderegg

In short: NFTKarten.ch allows Swiss companies to launch their own NFT collection in postcard format.

NFTKarten.ch is a Zurich-based NFT consulting company that focused on lowering the entry barrier for Swiss companies to enter the NFT space. The company offers beginner-friendly, ready-made solutions for physical NFTs that can be easily adapted to the company’s needs.

This is arguably the easiest way for companies to get involved in NFTs.

6. Travel NFTs by Camino Network

• Use case: Personal travel experience
• Project Manager: Camino network

The Zug, Switzerland-based startup, Camino Network, uses NFTs and digital wallets for personalized travel experience. More than 120 international travel companies such as Lufthansa and TUI already participate as supporters and support the development of Web3.

This project sounds very promising and we are excited to see how it will develop.

7. Hublot Watch NFT

• Use case: Collection
• Project Manager: Takashi Murakami

Swiss watchmaker Hublot and Japanese artist Takashi Murakami presented two digital NFT artworks in 2021. These were inspired by the first two watches jointly launched by Hublot and the Japanese artist in 2021. Limited to 200 and 100 pieces respectively, the two editions sold out within a few days.

Although these NFTs had no real use case, they are one of the first examples of a Swiss company entering the NFT space.

Final thoughts

The Swiss NFT market has proven to be innovative and versatile. The NFT bear market has not scared away collectors and startups, and there is a growing curiosity to be seen how we can develop this technology into something useful.

We look forward to seeing more Switzerland-based NFT projects come to light.

If you know of any great Switzerland-based NFT projects that we may have missed, please let us know in the comments below.

Pascal is a passionate entrepreneur and one of the founders of Blockzeit. As a crypto and blockchain enthusiast, his goal is to bring more transparency into the blockchain industry.