What is the Futard Boat?
A moving landmark for futard.io
futard.io is a platform where anyone can launch a campaign with onchain accountability and community ownership. The bottleneck isn't the product — it's awareness. The Futard Boat changes that by putting the brand on Amsterdam's canals, where millions of people pass every year.
Daily canal presence
A fully wrapped electric boat sailing Amsterdam's canals every day — visible to thousands.
Built-in content engine
Reels, drone footage, and live streams from the water — organic reach that compounds.
Community event space
Meetups, launches, and gatherings hosted on board — the canal becomes the venue.
Why a boat?
Ads get blocked. A boat on the canal doesn't.
Digital marketing is noise — scrolled past, muted, forgotten. A branded electric boat on Amsterdam's canals is physical, permanent, and impossible to ignore.
Can't be blocked
No ad blocker can hide a boat on the Amsterdam canals.
Inherently shareable
Every tourist photo extends the reach for free.
Always on
Sailing daily. No CPM. No algorithms. Just presence.
Community-owned
Funded by futard.io supporters. The boat belongs to the community.
Campaign Launch
Raise €150k on futard.io. Every euro governed on-chain.
- Community fundraise
- Campaign website
- Social media launch
Lease, Wrap & Build
Secure the boat and apply the branded wrap.
- Boat lease signed
- Full brand wrap
- Behind-the-scenes content
Canal Reveal
Public launch on the Prinsengracht, May 2026.
- Cinematic reveal video
- Launch day event
- Press coverage
Ongoing Presence
Daily sailing, weekly content, monthly community events.
- Daily canal presence
- Content production
- Community events
Raise goal on futard.io
Monthly cost
€5,000/month
Operational burn
Covers boat lease, crew wages, maintenance, docking and operational costs.
Runway
24 months
Full campaign duration
Raise fully covers two years of operations. No re-raise needed during the campaign.
- Boat Lease50%
- Sailing Crew40%
- Maintenance10%
Daily Reels & Drone Footage
Short-form content and cinematic aerials on TikTok & Instagram
Live Streams & Podcast
Broadcasting and recording conversations from the water
King's Day & ADE
Amsterdam's biggest events, experienced from the canal
Summer Sessions
Casual canal cruises through Amsterdam's golden hour
Community Events
On-board meetups, supporter days, and partner gatherings
Seasonal Campaigns
Year-round activations that keep the brand alive
Make futard.io impossible to miss.
Back the Futard Boat campaign. Fund 24 months of real-world presence on Amsterdam's canals.