THE IDEA, EXPLAINED

How Own a Number works

A number can mean a birthday, a memory or a project you are building. Own a Number connects that small piece of identity to a public profile, with one current holder for each number.

A collection of 999 places

The original collection runs from #1 to #999. The smallest numbers, #1–#9, form Crown; #10–#99 are Rare; #100–#999 are Genesis. Some numbers are reserved for special releases and cannot be purchased until released.

Holding a number means having its exclusive assignment inside Own a Number. It does not give you ownership of a mathematical number, a trademark or rights outside the service. The assignment can pass to another holder under the takeover rules.

A number with a person behind it

Each held number links to its holder’s public profile. A name, a short description, a logo or photo and a website can help visitors understand who you are and what you are making.

Choose a number for its meaning to you, then share its page with people who might enjoy the story. Having a profile or a number does not guarantee visitors, customers or search visibility.

Choose first, review before paying

When purchases are open, browse the collection and select a number to see its availability, current holder and price. The selected number carries through to checkout; there is no need to enter it again. Buyers must be at least 18 and able to enter into the contract.

Before payment, review the assignment, price before tax, credits you choose to use, applicable tax and the final amount to pay, as well as the contract. Tax depends on the billing details and the markets where purchases are available. A checkout reservation lasts 10 minutes. A number becomes yours only after payment and assignment are confirmed, not merely because you opened its page.

One holder at a time, with a twist

A confirmed assignment starts a five-minute protection period. During that time, another buyer cannot take the number. After protection ends, another buyer may pay the displayed takeover price and become the next holder.

The next takeover price before tax is 20% above the previous acquisition price before tax, rounded up to a cent. For example, a base price of €10 leads to a next base price of €12; applicable tax is shown separately at checkout. A rising displayed price does not mean you will receive that amount or that someone will buy the number.

Credits stay inside the platform

If another buyer takes your number, the platform calculates credits from half of your own money paid toward that assignment before tax, excluding amounts already refunded and rounding down to a cent. Tax and credits used in the purchase do not earn credits. For example, €10 of your own money toward the base price plus €4 in credits produces €5 in credits if none of that payment has been refunded; any tax paid is excluded.

Available credits can cover up to half of a future purchase price before tax. Applicable tax is added to the remaining amount payable. Credits cannot be withdrawn as money or transferred to another person. They can be reused within the service, with no promise of income, profit or an investment return.

Find your way into the idea

For collectors, curious visitors, creators and brands: a few practical guides before you choose.