In this episode of the Building Web3 Podcast, we sit down with Gandalf, a core contributor at Bedrock, to discuss his journey into Web3 and how Bedrock is pushing the boundaries of decentralized finance (DeFi) through advanced staking solutions and multi-asset restaking. Gandalf shares how his background in technical writing and growth marketing has helped him grow within the Web3 ecosystem and bring value to projects like Bedrock, which is now at the forefront of DeFi innovation.

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Chapters

00:00 Journey into Web3: Gandalf's Story
04:22 Understanding Technical Writing and Growth Marketing
08:01 Introducing Bedrock: The End-to-End Solution
15:21 The Life of a Transaction: Staking Explained
20:13 Multi-Asset Restaking: A New Frontier
23:52 Challenges in Restaking: Overcoming Hurdles
30:05 Navigating Grants: Insights for Builders
35:52 Exciting Announcements and Future Plans


With nearly three years of hands-on experience at Bedrock, Gandalf delves into the technical complexities of staking and how Bedrock has become a trusted partner for institutional clients across the globe. Learn how Bedrock’s staking solutions for Ethereum and Bitcoin, including UniETH and UniBTC, are transforming the DeFi landscape by offering secure, scalable infrastructure that generates additional yield for investors through liquid restaking on platforms like Eigenlayer and Babylon.

What We Cover in This Episode:

Gandalf’s Journey into Web3: Starting as a technical writer, Gandalf shares how he made the leap from traditional finance to become a key player in the blockchain and DeFi space.

Understanding Staking & Liquid Restaking: Gandalf breaks down how staking works on networks like Ethereum and Bitcoin, and how Bedrock’s liquid restaking tokens (LRTs) allow users to earn yield on multiple assets.
Growth Marketing in DeFi: Learn how Bedrock uses growth marketing strategies to scale their ecosystem, engage the community, and secure partnerships with major players in the blockchain world.

Institutional-Grade Staking Infrastructure: Bedrock’s partnerships with networks like Optimism, Arbitrum, Binance Chain, and more showcase their role as a tech powerhouse, helping these chains develop staking and liquid restaking solutions.

DeFi and Multi-Asset Restaking: Explore how Bedrock's innovative staking mechanisms allow for multi-asset restaking, giving investors opportunities to secure high yields across multiple ecosystems.

Grants & Ecosystem Partnerships: Gandalf explains how Bedrock has leveraged grant funding from chains like Arbitrum and Optimism to scale their operations, while also working closely with Bitcoin layer 2 solutions like Babylon to expand their restaking options.

Key Challenges & Success Stories:

Navigating Multi-Chain Staking: Gandalf talks about the complexities of deploying staking and restaking solutions across multiple blockchains, ensuring secure liquidity management and high yield for investors.
Community-Driven Growth: Bedrock’s commitment to building a strong community is exemplified by their integration with DeFi platforms, DEXs, and vault protocols, offering users transparency and usability across all platforms.

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