The Baraha Collection is a group effort of digital artists brought to you by CryptoArtPH. It showcases a unique re-illustration of a classic 54-card deck, brought to life by 47 talented Filipino artists from diverse backgrounds reflecting a wide range of expertise and perspectives. The deck of cards is the collective dreams of its creators and invites viewers to witness the intersection of art, technology, and innovation. You can view the Baraha Collection here on Objkt.com

You are buying an art piece from the Baraha Collection in two forms: the physical reproduction and the digital collectible of the artwork.

You can view most of them on objkt.com, a marketplace for digital assets of various artistic and creative endeavors. You can go to the collection via this link. Baraha Collection on Objkt or search "Baraha Collection" by CryptoArt.ph on objkt.com A catalogue of the art pieces in the Baraha Collection can also be seen here on this page. Some of the pieces are minted on another blockchain, consider viewing the link on their individual card pieces.

The digital collectible artwork or asset is the artwork in digital form. A good number of these digital assets are in video and animated gif form, slightly different from the physical reproduction. These digital collectibles are unique assets that are recorded and stored on a blockchain - a digital ledger that on a secure decentralized network of nodes around the world. These tokens separate these digital copies from mere right-click-saves from websites by adding a layer of digital authenticity. For the Baraha Collection, majority of these digital assets are minted (or tokenized) in the Tezos blockchain, and can be viewed and downloaded from the website of objkt.com

If you wish to buy a piece, you may pay the listed value of the artwork in Philippine Peso and our staff will assist you in securing the digital asset as well. For Tezos / Objkt, to acquire and store a digital asset, you will need to create a Tezos wallet. A popular choice for a Tezos wallet is Kukai wallet, which you can access here: Kukai Wallet You will need to provide your email address and list down the 24-word seed phrase that will be provided. These words (in the correct order) act like a pass code to a safe - they will be needed when retrieving access to the wallet on other devices. To maximize security, it is advisable to not save these on your digital devices (which could be hacked), and instead write down multiple copies of these and store in your secure places. You can also sign up for a Kukai wallet using your Google account. This wallet is easily accessible on your mobile or desktop web browser. For Ethereum and Polygon, to acquire and store a digital asset, you will need to create a Metamask wallet. You can access metamask here: Metamask Wallet To view the in depth instructions visit this tutorial: Getting Started with Metamask Similar to other wallets, you will need to provide your email address and list down the 24-word seed phrase that will be provided. These words (in the correct order) act like a pass code to a safe - they will be needed when retrieving access to the wallet on other devices. To maximize security, it is advisable to not save these on your digital devices (which could be hacked), and instead write down multiple copies of these and store in your secure places. This wallet is also accessible on your desktop web browser or through the mobile app.

Actually, a few of them are minted on another blockchain called Ethereum. These are mostly the face cards of Ace, King, Queen and Jack, which were previously part of the first edition of the Baraha Collection in 2022. These were previously exhibited in the Phweb3fest and Artfair 2023. You may inquire from designated staff which of these said pieces are still available on the Ethereum blockchain. To purchase them, you will need to have a an Ethereum-compatible crypto wallet. A popular option that can be downloaded on browser, and on Google Play and Apple Store is Metamask. You will need to list down the seed phrase provided once you open a new wallet, as these words (in the correct order) act like a pass code to a safe - they will be needed when retrieving access to the wallet on other devices. You will also be needing some Ethereum in that wallet to make purchases. Fortunately, Metamask now has an option to purchase Ethereum directly using your credit or debit card as well, subject to fluctuating market rates and gas fees (additional fees for the network to make the transaction possible).

Tezos and Ethereum are open-source blockchains. These use blockchain technology, which is a trustless, decentralized network that is used for exchange of value. To simplify, you can think of blockchains as networks of nodes located around the world that cannot easily be hacked or shut down. They make use of cryptocurrencies as a form of exchange. Different networks use different cryptocurrencies. For simplicity's sake, think of it as similar to using Canadian Dollars in Canada and Japanese Yen in Japan - you can only use a specific crypto currency in its designated network.

Provenance: if the artist's value and works increase over time, having an earlier artwork from that artist may contain greater value as well. And it's age can be verified through the digital asset's date of origin as recorded on the digital ledger or blockchain. Authenticity: having the digital asset provides a more efficient way to prove authenticity of an artwork not available in many instances in the physical world; one can simply verify if an assets originates from a verified wallet of the artist in question. Easier transfer/sales of digital assets: unlike physical assets/artworks, reselling and transferring the digital assets when reselling them has a lot less friction in terms of shipping and delays. The authenticity of an artwork's piece can be verified if it originates from the artist's digital wallet address

You can view the AR layer of the Baraha Collection pieces through the Artivive App available on both Android (Google Play Store) and iOS (Apple Store) While running the app, point the camera to the specific artwork until the app detects it, then wait for the animation to play out. The app also has an option to record the AR layer for your sharing on social media. There is also an app developed by XOVOX Labs for the collection that is available for android phones. Although it is still in development, you can try the initial version below (works on specific cards only). XOVOX AR App

You can also check out CryptoArt PH Website and social media pages for more info on the Baraha Collection artists' profiles, artwork information and other exhibitions by CryptoArt PH.