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In this episode, Tanya sits down with Igor Korsakov, CTO at BlueWallet, to dive into Bitcoin’s explosive growth, the evolution of the crypto community, and the future of building on Bitcoin.

Igor shares his unique insights from nearly a decade of working in Bitcoin, his views on altcoins and NFTs, and what he sees coming next for BTC, Lightning, and Layer 2s.

Igor Korsakov: https://igorkorsakov.com/
Blue wallet: https://bluewallet.io/

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00:00 – Intro & Welcome
00:21 – Igor’s background & founding BlueWallet
01:23 – Why only Bitcoin?
02:22 – Bitcoin vs fiat and altcoins: invention or discovery?
03:14 – How the Bitcoin community changed since 2015
07:24 – The NFT craze & shitcoin minimalism
08:30 – Why building on Bitcoin is gaining traction
10:05 – The evolution & mainstream adoption of Lightning
13:21 – Are users aware they're using Lightning?
14:00 – Bitcoin staking: real or Layer 2 illusion?
15:35 – Will the BTC supply cap ever change? What about miner fees?
17:24 – Institutional adoption & political influence
19:43 – BTC price prediction: 6 months & 5 years
20:58 – Will Bitcoin hit $1M?
21:39 – Final thoughts
21:44 – Outro

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In this episode of HODL FM, Tanya sits down with Jaydeep Korde — aka the Guru of Staking, co-founder and CEO of LaunchNodes and Lido Impact Staking. We talk about managing $800M in ETH, solo staking, the recent Pectra upgrade, and how staking can literally fund social impact without giving away your capital.

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In this episode, Tanya sits down with Alexander Belov - Entrepreneur.com & Forbes Portugal contributor, Coinstelegram Media & Fund Co-Founder to talk Bitcoin cycle tops, altcoin season, meme coin mania, and the future of Ethereum.

Alex shares his thoughts on the market, his biggest wins and losses, and why he believes 2025 could still deliver $250K BTC and altcoin season.

We also discuss how wars and macro events affect Bitcoin, the PumpFun vs BonkFun battle, and why now might be the perfect time to prepare your exit strategy.

Alex Belov 
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CoinsTelegram: https://coinstelegram.com/
Crypto Documentaries: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexWhite22

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00:00 – Intro
00:17 – Meet Alex Belov, his crypto journey since 2017
01:10 – From mining to media and writing for Forbes
02:00 – Making crypto documentaries with CZ, Vitalik, and El Salvador
03:13 – Is this the top or just the beginning?
04:20 – War impact on Bitcoin price
05:50 – BTC's stability despite global tensions
07:35 – Panic selling and emotional mistakes
08:45 – Meme coins and Pump.fun’s U.S. block
09:33 – Raydium vs PumpFun
11:12 – Will PumpFun affect Solana’s price?
12:00 – Meme coins are here to stay
12:44 – What's next after meme coins? Real-world assets & value cycle
14:30 – Alex’s top picks: BTC, SOL, ETH, LINK, SUI, Raydium
15:42 – Favorite meme coins: Bonk, Hosico, and a few hidden gems
16:27 – Scams, lawsuits, and how MEXC froze $9M
18:24 – Advice for new crypto users: DYOR, avoid greed, long-term mindset
20:30 – Red flags in the space and how to spot scams
21:00 – Bitcoin price predictions: $200K–$250K if cycle plays out
22:45 – Ethereum’s slow years and renewed bullishness
24:00 – ETH vs Tron for stablecoins, Vitalik’s team reshuffle
25:05 – Alex’s goals: new crypto documentary, conferences, and cashing out at the top

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In this episode, we’re joined by Stevan Radonjanin, CEO of Veli — a crypto platform helping users and wealth managers invest smarter using automated strategies and portfolio-based tools.

Stevan shares how his team built a product that helps users buy low, sell high (automatically), and why crypto portfolios might be the next big trend in wealth management. We also discuss RWA, AI, the impact of MiCA in Europe, and what it takes to raise capital in today’s market.

Stevan Radonjanin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevan-radonjanin/
Veli: https://veli.io/

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In this episode, we sit down with Michael Sitalo, a Web3 founder, former TradFi portfolio manager, and fractional CFO, to explore how the crypto world is changing traditional finance.

Michael shares his journey from being a portfolio manager at a $2B fund to building crypto startups in New York. We talk about the evolution of institutional adoption, the future of crypto funds, what actually happened with FTX, and why Web3 founders urgently need to get their finances in order.

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00:00 – Intro
00:07 – Michael’s background: From academia to TradFi portfolio management
01:10 – Managing a portfolio at a $2B fund
02:15 – From TradFi to crypto: Launching a crypto fund
03:30 – Life in New York & building Starbridge Fund
04:40 – Fractional CFO: Helping Web3 founders with finance
06:00 – Are Wall Street guys still skeptical of crypto?
08:00 – Institutional adoption & why Wall Street is shifting
09:45 – Crypto vs TradFi infrastructure
11:00 – What is a fractional CFO and why Web3 startups need one
12:20 – Financial mistakes most Web3 startups make
14:00 – Why FTX failed: A problem of legality, not accounting
15:45 – How Wall Street actually works (explained simply)
18:00 – Fortress model in crypto: Risk management + multi-team structure
20:50 – Why people are leaving Wall Street for Web3
23:00 – What makes crypto appealing to TradFi pros
24:40 – Funding your crypto project: What attracts investors
27:00 – The red flags for investors & why most pitches fail
30:00 – Organic growth vs raising VC money
32:30 – What kind of founders raise capital
34:00 – How not to sound like a scam when pitching
36:45 – Final advice: Web3 founders must get their books right

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Welcome to the HodlFM Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Roman Pinskyi, the CMO of Chainers to discuss the secrets behind building a successful Web3 product.

Roman talks about his Chainers' journey, shares insider tips on product development, his personal crypto journey since the 2017 ICO days, the evolution of marketing strategies in the crypto space, and the challenges of Web3 game development. If you're building your own project or just curious about Web3 Marketing, this episode is for you.

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0:00 - Introduction
1:00 - Roman's journey in marketing and early Web3 experiences 
2:49 - ICO boom and marketing strategies in 2017-2018 
4:30 - Evolution of Web3 marketing over the years 
6:00 - Crypto marketing in 2025 and challenges 
8:17 - Web3 marketing becoming more conventional 
8:41 - Elevator pitch: What is Chainers? 
9:26 - What makes Chainers different from other Web3 games 
11:21 - Are NFTs dead? Roman's take 
12:43 - Why NFTs still have utility in gaming 
13:18 - Are Play-to-Earn and Click-to-Earn games still relevant? 
14:11 - Are we in a bear or bull market? 
15:49 - Current trends in the crypto space 
16:50 - Web3 gaming: The "Fun First" approach 
17:08 - Marketing strategies for Web3 gaming startups 
18:32 - Roman's favorite Web3 games 
20:21 - Upcoming roadmap for Chainers 
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