The Blockchain Futurist Conference has partnered with Anvil, the decentralized protocol enabling credit backed by digital assets, to introduce an easier way for businesses to secure sponsorships in advance.
Sponsoring a conference has always involved a difficult choice: either commit early and hand over the capital months in advance, or wait and risk losing your place.
With Anvil’s on-chain letters of credit (LOC), futuristic sponsors have a third option: reserve their spot by pledging the digital assets they already hold, with no upfront payment required. These assets remain in their possession, earning a return where appropriate, until the financial promise is fulfilled.
“Anvil LOCs allow us to streamline our operations, not have to worry if we’re going to get paid, and allow us to focus solely on putting on the best conference possible,” said Tracy Leparulo, founder of Blockchain Futurist Conference.
For Anvil, Futurist feels like a natural home. Ethereum was born in Toronto, as was Anvil’s vision to bring credit on-chain. Maximillian Schwartz, CEO of Anvil Research Labs, will speak on the Futurist Main Stage on day one at 2:00 p.m. local time, exploring how DeFi is redefining traditional models like Buy Now, Pay Later, and what that means for how companies make financial commitments in the future.
“Having attended Futurist for years, we have seen it grow into one of the industry’s premier gatherings for those building the future of finance,” said Maximillian. “We’re excited to return this year and share the latest insights on how Anvil is tackling one of traditional finance’s most persistent problems and why DeFi is the natural solution.”
This partnership reflects a broader shift in the way businesses approach their financial commitments. Rather than freezing capital every time a payment obligation arises, businesses can use digital assets to secure their liabilities while keeping those assets productive.
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About Anvil
Anvil is a DeFi protocol on Ethereum that enables efficient collateral management and fully secure credit. Anvil combines transparency, trustless verification, and decentralized governance through the ANVL token to reduce counterparty risk and expand the utility of credit to decentralized and traditional finance. Although initially conceived by the Acronym Foundation, Anvil Research Labs (ARL) has since been established to continue the development and expansion of the protocol.
About the Futuristic Blockchain Conference
The Blockchain Futurist Conference is the largest Web3 and AI event in Canada. Since 2018, the conference has brought together innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, developers and industry leaders to explore the technologies shaping the future. Known for its immersive experiences, Futurist transforms an entertainment complex into a living showcase of Web3, AI, digital assets and emerging technologies.
Media contacts
Margaux Stancil
Margaux@anvil.xyz
Laura Leparulo
laura@futuristconference.com
