"Introducing the Canton Network and its Practical Use Cases for Tokenization" with Digital Asset

Listen in to this presentation and live Q&A with Simon Letort, Director, Strategic Initiatives at Digital Asset, during Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) Virtual Members Forum, a bi-weekly webinar showcasing the innovative work of GBBC members around the globe.

The Canton Network, launched by Digital Asset and prominent market leaders, is a privacy-enabled interoperable blockchain network tailored for institutional assets. By bridging previously isolated financial systems, Canton facilitates synchronized and secure transactions across platforms, allowing institutions to introduce innovative offerings while optimizing efficiency and risk management.

During this session, Simon introduces the Canton Network as an ecosystem for regulated assets, explains what practical use cases exist, and how market participants are working together to build the future of financial services.

About Simon Letort
Simon Letort is the Director of Strategic Initiatives at Digital Asset, a software company that modernizes legacy financial systems. Simon coordinates strategic programs designed to implement Digital Asset’s vision of building the next generation of interconnected applications. He currently focuses on building the Canton Network blockchain.

Prior to Digital Asset, Simon spent 20 years at Societe Generale working in Global Markets. He was most recently Chief Digital Officer & Head of Innovation for the Americas. Earlier in his career, Simon served as head of Sales and trading for Societe Generale Brazil in Sao Paulo, as well as head of Financial Engineering for the Americas in New York.

Simon holds an M.Sc. in financial mathematics from Ecole Centrale Paris.

About Digital Asset
Digital Asset is a software company that modernizes legacy financial systems with Daml, Digital Asset's smart contract language, and Canton, Digital Asset's privacy-enabled blockchain. Together, this platform powers cutting-edge blockchain solutions, helping customers unlock new networks of value with sophisticated applications. Leading financial services, insurance, and healthcare organizations are partnering with Digital Asset to create new, multi-party applications that transform disparate silos into synchronized networks.

Learn More
https://www.digitalasset.com/
https://www.gbbcouncil.org