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Anvil: The Future of Collateral and The Evolution of BNPL In this episode of Free The Money, I'm joined by @M_at_anvil, CEO of Anvil Research Labs, to discuss how @Anvil_xyz is building the universal collateral layer and rethinking how financial promises are secured and enforced. Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is on track to become a nearly trillion-dollar industry built largely on unsecured debt, with J.P. Morgan projecting the market to grow from $560 billion in 2025 to $912 billion by 2030. Federal Reserve survey data found that 26% of BNPL users made at least one late payment in 2025, while 11% incurred an overdraft or insufficient-funds fee because of a BNPL payment. The underlying problem? Our credit system still relies heavily on trust, credit scores, and collateral that can be difficult to value, transfer, or liquidate. Meanwhile, younger generations are accumulating wealth differently. With an estimated 560 million-plus crypto owners worldwide, an enormous pool of digital wealth remains largely disconnected from traditional credit markets. This wealth could serve as collateral but often sits outside conventional underwriting. Rather than relying solely on promises and third-party enforcement, Anvil uses smart contracts to place provable holds on digital assets, allowing them to secure financial obligations on-chain. Crypto offers unique advantages as collateral: markets operate 24/7, assets can be valued and liquidated rapidly, and financial commitments enforced through code. We explore how Anvil's digital letters of credit LOCS could bridge DeFi and traditional financial services, allowing users to secure future payments without necessarily paying upfront or selling their investments. Assets can retain exposure to potential price appreciation, while supported yield-bearing collateral can continue generating returns. Max also breaks down Anvil's newly launched enterprise SDK and the $5 million ANVL token purchase led by @Peterthiel's @Foundersfund, including why major investors are seeking a voice in the governance of this emerging financial infrastructure. Want financial privacy? Check out my favorite privacy coin @zano_project You can buy Zano seamlessly on MEXC using a VPN, or browse the full list of exchanges where Zano is available here: zanolist.com/exchanges You can also find educational content, tutorials, and interviews on the official Zano YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@ZanoProject 0:0 Max Schwartz, CEO of Anvil Research Labs 1:00 What's Broken About Credit Today? 3:35 Buy Now, Pay Later & the Phantom Debt Problem 7:07 Collateral, Rehypothecation & the Risks of Trust-Based Lending 8:36 Illiquid vs. Liquid Collateral: The Car Loan Problem 13:27 Why Crypto Is the Perfect Collateral: 24/7 Markets & Smart Contracts 14:27 Gen Z, Digital Assets & the Broken Credit Score System 17:10 Bridging DeFi & Traditional Finance 20:28 Zano 22:15 What Is Anvil? The Universal Collateral Layer 23:28 Traditional vs. Digital Letters of Credit 27:16 Real-World Use Cases & the Cost of Paying Early 34:30 Code vs. Law: Can Smart Contracts Replace Traditional Legal Systems? 37:06 Crypto Volatility, Overcollateralization & Liquidations 41:05 Anvil's SDK: Making Blockchain Adoption Seamless 48:42 Peter Thiel's Founders Fund & the $5M ANVL Token Purchase