OCTARR is a creative studio which brings together art, heritage, and blockchain technology. We research exceptional collectables and then collaborate with select artists and artisans to create new works inspired by them. Through OCTARR, people can collect and support these works, and follow their stories as they continue.

We started OCTARR to help emerging artists and artisans, and to bring exceptional objects and their stories to a wider audience. The worlds of writing and music have long had simple royalty systems; visual artists have far less. Supporting artists fairly remains one of our aims. A DARA Collectible doesn't include any resale or royalty arrangement.

No. We don't offer securities, shares in a company, or financial returns of any kind. What each project offers is described on its page and in its terms; a DARA Collectible, for example, is a numbered Collectible, not a share in the tree or its works. OCTARR is fundamentally about creative projects and heritage preservation.

We take an exclusive, curated approach. We conduct deep research into rare, often unique collectables with great stories. We then collaborate with carefully selected artists and artisans whose work resonates with the collectable's story. Every project is designed to honour heritage while creating something new and meaningful.

OCTARR is for collectors, art enthusiasts, institutions, and individuals who appreciate exceptional art and artisanal creations. We want to attract those interested in the intersection of traditional collecting and modern technology, people who appreciate both the story behind an object and innovative ways to engage with it, and ensure its successful future.

One of 1,000 individually numbered DARA Collectibles. It appears in your personal OCTARR collection, usually right away after successful payment and at the latest within 7 days. It has a public OCTARR Passport recording its identity and provenance, and it comes with OCTARR collector membership: your member account, with your collection and the Passport. Its on-chain Digital Record follows when blockchain registration goes live; we can't give a date for that yet.

No. A DARA Collectible is a digital collectible connected to the DARA project. It does not represent ownership of DARA, its materials or artworks, and carries no financial or revenue rights.

Choose Collector (€89) or Artist (€55, for invited artists and artisans); both give the same Collectible. Confirm your email with the link we send you, then pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or Link. Prices include VAT, with nothing added on top. Up to 100 per person per option, one at a time. You buy from Wegotthis BV, trading as OCTARR.

Private buyers aged 18 or over, wherever you live; buying for a company isn't possible yet. The first sale is by invitation: we email you the link.

In your collection on OCTARR (members.octarr.com), usually right away after successful payment and at the latest within 7 days. Stripe emails you the receipt; your invoice is in your collection.

No. You pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or Link, and your Collectible sits in your OCTARR collection. No crypto, no crypto wallet and no technical knowledge are needed.

Not yet. Once its Digital Record exists, it can be transferred freely, and whoever holds it becomes its collector. Moving it to a wallet of your own isn't available yet; we'll let you know when it is.

Of course. You have 14 days to withdraw, without giving a reason. Use the withdrawal page, and you'll get a confirmation by email straight away. You can also email info@octarr.com. We refund you in full, automatically, within 14 days; your Collectible then returns to us and its number is retired. See our refund policy and terms of sale.

Email us at info@octarr.com, or see our Help page. We're happy to help.

Provenance is the documented history of a collectable's ownership and journey through time. In traditional collecting, provenance aids in establishing authenticity and can reveal the significance of a piece - who owned it, where it's been exhibited, how it's been cared for. It's the story behind the object that often makes it extraordinary. While blockchain creates transparent ownership records going forward, provenance encompasses decades or centuries of history and cultural context, that give a collectable its depth and meaning.

Often confused with provenance, the two go hand in hand. Provenance research establishes the chain of ownership, the blockchain ensures immutable and transparent future provenance, whilst authentication determines whether a collectable is original, a copy or indeed a forgery. OCTARR works with world leading experts and openly shares any questions about a given collectable’s authenticity. We will never work with forgeries.

We work with respected experts, appraisers, and institutions to verify the authenticity and provenance of every collectable before tokenisation. All documentation is recorded on the blockchain, creating a permanent, transparent record. This authentication process is one of our core strengths and fundamental to maintaining trust in the OCTARR model. We use our own proprietary system of physical identification to prevent forgery.

Curation is the thoughtful process of selecting and presenting collectables based on quality, rarity, significance, and narrative. A good curator researches deeply and makes informed choices to create meaning through careful selection. At OCTARR, we take a curatorial approach - we don't tokenise everything we encounter. Instead, we choose exceptional pieces with compelling stories and bring together artists and artisans whose work genuinely resonates with those narratives. Think of it as quality over quantity, story over scale.

Traditional collecting is often a long-term practice rooted in genuine passion for the objects themselves - their craftsmanship, their history, the artists who created them. Collectors tend to study what they acquire, build relationships with artists and institutions, and see themselves as custodians rather than just owners. Many collectors hold pieces for years or even generations, motivated by the collectable's significance. At OCTARR, we're creating space for both approaches - whether you're new to collecting or experienced, whether you're here for the story or the object's evolving cultural value, you're welcome.

Conservation is the specialised practice of preserving artworks and collectables for future generations. It requires expertise in materials, history, and proper care techniques. At OCTARR, we work with conservation experts so that the objects in our projects are professionally maintained, exhibited responsibly, and preserved in excellent condition.

Being a collector can simply be the practice of owning and keeping something with perceived value. For us, it also means directly supporting living artists and artisans, through the commissioning of new work, thus helping ensure they can continue creating. When you collect with OCTARR, you're supporting artists and artisans, and taking part in projects which honour heritage and craftsmanship.

A digital record is useful, but there's something irreplaceable about encountering the physical object in its full dimension. With the cello, it's not just about seeing the grain of centuries-old wood or understanding the maker's craftsmanship - it's about hearing it come alive in the hands of talented musicians. This instrument isn't locked in a vault; it's played in concerts, experienced as it was meant to be. OCTARR actively partners with institutions, galleries, and performance venues to ensure our collectables are seen, heard, and experienced.

Think of blockchain as a new layer built on top of the internet - like how the web itself was a layer added to the internet in the 1990s. This new layer allows us to permanently and transparently record information that cannot be altered or erased. For collectables, this means creating an unbreakable record of provenance, ownership history, and authenticity that travels with the object forever.

No. This is one of the most common misconceptions. Cryptocurrency requires Blockchain technology, not vice versa. Cryptocurrency is just one application built using blockchain - like how email is one application built using the internet. At OCTARR, we use blockchain for what it excels at: creating permanent, transparent records of authenticity, provenance, storytelling and transactions. We're not dealing in often speculative crypto tokens; we're inscribing real physical and digital collectables onto the blockchain for generations to come.

Provenance can be disputed or lost, and authenticity often depends on trusted intermediaries. A blockchain can keep a permanent, tamper-proof public record that anyone can check. We use it for exactly that: a lasting record of what we make and its story.

'On-chain' refers to data or transactions that are permanently recorded on the blockchain itself. When something is on-chain, it's part of the permanent, public record that cannot be altered or deleted. For DARA, each Collectible's Digital Record will be recorded on-chain later; it doesn't exist yet.

Tokenisation is the process of recording something as a digital token on a blockchain: a digital record that is secure and verifiable. What a token stands for is set out in each project's terms. For DARA, it is the Digital Record of your Collectible; it gives no ownership of the tree or its works.

A digital wallet is software that allows you to store, send, and receive blockchain-based tokens. Think of it as a secure digital safe that only you can access with your private key (a secret password). Your wallet doesn't hold the collectable itself - it holds your tokens, which are records of what you collect. You don't need a wallet to collect with OCTARR.

A smart contract is a self-executing program stored on the blockchain that automatically enforces the terms of an agreement.

Each project begins with our team identifying a historically significant collectable. We conduct thorough research into its provenance and cultural context. We then publish our research, and commission artists and/or artisans to create new work inspired by this piece, resulting in a collection that honours the original while offering something fresh. What each project offers to collectors is set out on its own page and in its terms.

For projects that offer shared ownership of an object, its terms describe what happens to the object. DARA's Collectibles give no ownership of the tree, its wood or the works. Our fundamental philosophy is to present these exceptional collectables in real life, not lock them away in vaults. We actively collaborate with institutions, galleries, and foundations to ensure these pieces are exhibited and experienced by everyone.

Artists and artisans receive direct compensation for their commissioned work. Our projects also connect them with collectors who appreciate the cultural and historical context of their work, fostering meaningful relationships beyond a single sale.

You don't need a wallet to collect with OCTARR: your Collectible is in your collection on OCTARR, and you sign in with your email address.

Each project sets out what you acquire in its own terms. For DARA: one of 1,000 individually numbered DARA Collectibles, in your personal OCTARR collection after successful payment (usually right away, at the latest within 7 days), with a public OCTARR Passport recording its identity and provenance, and OCTARR collector membership. Its on-chain Digital Record follows when blockchain registration goes live.

Not at launch. Later, once its Digital Record exists, it is freely transferable, and whoever holds it becomes the Collectible's collector. Moving it to a wallet of your own isn't available yet; we'll tell you when it is.

Not at launch. Later, once its Digital Record exists, it is freely transferable, and whoever holds it becomes the Collectible's collector. Moving it to a wallet of your own isn't available yet; we'll tell you when it is.

Once your Collectible has its Digital Record, that record is kept on a public blockchain, independently of OCTARR.

Up to 100 of each DARA option per person. Other projects set their own limits.

If you'd like to, you can sign up for updates: exhibitions, conservation, new research, artist collaborations and events, and how each project is evolving. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Yes. DARA is available to private buyers wherever they live. The price is the same everywhere, VAT included.

No. To acquire a DARA Collectible you confirm your email address; we ask for your name and country for the invoice, and the rest of your address only if you want to give it. We treat all personal information with care; see our privacy policy.

Copyright in the images and the works stays with the artists and OCTARR. With a DARA Collectible you may view it and its image in your collection and on its Passport, and show that image for personal, non-commercial purposes, crediting DARA and OCTARR. That is all: it gives no other intellectual property rights, and no ownership of the tree or the works.

Absolutely. One of OCTARR's core principles is making our collectables accessible, not locking them away. When works are exhibited at partner institutions, galleries, or performance venues, we share where and when, so you can visit and experience them. From time to time we may invite collectors to events.

Visit our website regularly, follow us on social media, and subscribe to our newsletter for updates on new projects, artist collaborations, and developments in the world of blockchain-based collecting. We're building something meaningful, and we'd love to have you join us on this journey.

Not at all. While we use sophisticated technology behind the scenes, we've designed the experience to be accessible to anyone. If you can browse a website and make an online purchase, you can take part: you confirm your email address and pay, and that's all.

€89 for Collector and €55 for Artist, VAT included, with nothing added on top. Your price is confirmed at checkout, before you pay.

Up to 100 of each option per person, one at a time.

Begin by exploring our current projects and the collectables and artists we're working with. When a project speaks to you, speak to us, or acquire through its page or your invitation - no technical knowledge required. You confirm your email address and pay, and your Collectible appears in your collection on OCTARR, usually right away. Our team is here to help with every detail.

OCTARR is a creative studio, not an investment vehicle. We make no guarantees about financial returns. You should approach OCTARR the same way you would approach acquiring any collectable - because you're passionate about the object, the creator(s), and the story behind it. Please read our terms of sale before you buy.

The price you see at checkout, VAT included, is all you pay. There are no fees on top.