Summary
Marvin Bertin and Varderes Barsegyan, co-founders of Maestro, join the ATX DAO Podcast to unpack how their team is building the infrastructure powering the next generation of Bitcoin-based apps. From indexing UTXO chains to supporting wallets, DEXs, and Bitcoin L2s, Maestro is focused on providing developers with the tools they need to scale reliably. The founders also dive into their surprising journey from biotech to blockchain, the early days of Maestro, and why boring infrastructure is a competitive edge in Web3.
This episode also explores the growing demand for robust Bitcoin infra from institutions, financial apps, and layer 2 ecosystems. Marvin and Varderes explain how Maestro helps teams abstract away infrastructure complexity, stay up 24/7, and move fast without breaking things. Whether you’re building on Bitcoin or just curious about what makes a solid infra stack tick, this is a deep yet approachable look at one of crypto's most important — and overlooked — layers.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Maestro's Role in Blockchain Infrastructure
06:06 The Evolution of Maestro
11:30 Milestones and Challenges in Building Maestro
17:15 Future Vision and Market Expansion
30:04 Exploring UTXO and Cardano's Unique Features
32:41 The Evolution of Bitcoin Layer 2 Solutions
37:11 Building a High-Performance Team Culture
43:05 Navigating the Challenges of a Decentralized Workforce
48:22 The Art of Fundraising and Investor Relations
54:29 Lessons from the Bear Market and Industry Volatility
58:00 Crafting Compelling Narratives for Investors
01:01:47 Authenticity in Recruitment and Community Engagement
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