Clemens Otto

Clemens Otto is a tech expert based in Vienna. He is the Managing Director of atweb3 GmbH, where he leads high-availability blockchain infrastructure solutions. At Validvent, Clemens is an Advisor, contributing expertise in DeFi, blockchain infrastructure, self-custody and smart contracts.

He brings extensive IT experience, having developed web platforms since his early years. He specializes in secure blockchain infrastructure, staking, validation, and cryptoeconomics, with a focus on bridging crypto and traditional finance. His combined theoretical and practical expertise positions him as a leader in blockchain technology.

Clemens actively shares his insights through blog posts covering topics such as secure self-custody of crypto assets, Ethereum scaling solutions like Arbitrum and Optimism, and key developments like EIP-1559. He also highlights emerging trends in the Web3 startup ecosystem, such as the "Block and Start" competition.

Clemens holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Informatics from WU Wien.