A Bitcoin infrastructure company, Maestro has introduced a Bitcoin-denominated credit market based on mining economics. The platform is intended for institutional investors who are seeking returns on idle Bitcoin holdings. However, the platform also provides miners with alternative sources of finance.
The company announced that its Mezzamine platform is now live with an initial program. This program was launched in conjunction with Sazmining, a mining service provider. This platform allows for the deployment of Bitcoin into credit facilities that generate an annual yield of 8% to 9%.
The structure connects miners that need capital and investors seeking BTC-based returns. It establishes a credit system based on mining expansion. This process does away with the need for staking rewards and leveraged yield models.
Maestro Links Bitcoin Yield to Mining Rewards Structure
Marvin Bertin, co-founder and CEO of Maestro, explained the system in the announcement. “Bitcoin is being mined every 10 minutes. With our platform, investors will be able to earn a share of the block reward in a structured way.”
Bitcoin mining companies tend to have limited access to capital. Most of them use dollar-denominated debt secured through Bitcoin as collateral. Public companies also have access to capital markets to raise capital through equity.
This model exposes Bitcoin mining companies to risks during a market decline. Companies generate revenue in Bitcoin, but their liabilities are denominated in dollars.
Maestro’s model claims to eliminate this problem. The credit facility is fully denominated in Bitcoin. This eliminates dollar-denominated margin call risks and aligns repayment with mining output.
Mezzamine’s managing director, Suresh Rajan, said that this is in line with mining economics. He also explained that the decrease in Bitcoin prices does not have any effect on margin calls.
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The platform also allows for the implementation of features for protection in a bear market. This is through hedging mechanisms based on Bitcoin prices and mining fleet performance.
Source: Maestro
Institutional Demand Grows for Mining-Backed Bitcoin Credit
Maestro further said that the mining companies may have to pay more for financing. This is in exchange for stability in a weaker market. This is in line with the risk management strategy.
The offering is targeting institutional participants. This includes asset managers, corporate treasury groups, family offices, and registered investment advisers. He confirmed that the minimum allocation is $100,000 in Bitcoin value.
The yield generated is based on mining production. The funds are used to purchase ASICs and increase hash rates. Some of the mined Bitcoin is used for the credit facility, and the rest is held by the miners.
Maestro noted that there was strong initial demand from mining companies. Maestro reported a record borrowing demand of over 1,500 BTC. This includes interest from both public miners and mid-tier mining companies.
Sazmining, the launch partner, uses hydropower and other carbon-free energy sources. Maestro services focus on green mining. This approach is similar to the increasing focus on energy-efficient Bitcoin mining.
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