HodlFM's Podcast

HodlFM

Welcome to the HodlFM Podcast! We break down the biggest news, market trends, and behind-the-scenes stories from Web3. Featuring interviews with founders, traders, marketers, and builders in crypto.

Episodes

  1. HodlFM Podcast #6: $1M per Bitcoin, DeFi & BTC history with Blue Wallet’s CTO Igor Korsakov.

    08/21/2025

    HodlFM Podcast #6: $1M per Bitcoin, DeFi & BTC history with Blue Wallet’s CTO Igor Korsakov.

    Welcome to the HodlFM Podcast! 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/ HodlFM Website → https://hodlfm.com/  Follow us on Social Media:  Twitter/X → https://x.com/Hodl_fm   Instagram →   / hodl_fm   Telegram → https://t.me/hodl_fm 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 🔗 Follow HODL FM for more 🟡 Like, subscribe, and share if you enjoyed the episode! 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. 📣 Let us know in the comments: Will Bitcoin hit $1M before 2030? #HodlFM #Web3 #Crypto #Chainers #Blockchain #Ethereum #Solana #memes #fartcoin #memecrypto #ethereumtrading #trading #cryptocurrencytrading #cryptonews #Crypto #Blockchain #Web3 #CryptoPodcast #DeFi #NFT #Cryptocurrency #CryptoNews #Bitcoin #Ethereum #Altcoins #CryptoCommunity #CryptoTalk #CryptoInsights #CryptoTrends #CryptoInnovation #Podcast #Interview #CryptoPodcast #BlockchainPodcast #HodlFM #CryptoLeaders #IndustryExperts #CryptoTalk #Chainers #CMO #ExclusiveInterview News → https://hodlfm.com/ Follow us on Social Media: Twitter → https://x.com/Hodl_fm Telegram → https://t.me/hodl_fm Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/hodl_fm/

    22 min
  2. HodlFM Podcast #4: $250K per BTC, ETH Comeback, Meme Coins & Altcoin Season with Alexander Belov

    07/07/2025

    HodlFM Podcast #4: $250K per BTC, ETH Comeback, Meme Coins & Altcoin Season with Alexander Belov

    Welcome to the HodlFM Podcast!  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  Twitter/X: https://x.com/Alex__Belov  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-belov-2a417814a/ CoinsTelegram: https://coinstelegram.com/ Crypto Documentaries: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexWhite22 HodlFM  Website → https://hodlfm.com/  Follow us on Social Media:  Twitter/X → https://x.com/Hodl_fm   Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/hodl_fm/ Tekegram → https://t.me/hodl_fm 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 News → https://hodlfm.com/ Follow us on Social Media: Twitter → https://x.com/Hodl_fm Telegram → https://t.me/hodl_fm Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/hodl_fm/

    26 min
  3. HodlFM Podcast #2: Wall Street to Web3 with Michael Sitalo

    06/03/2025

    HodlFM Podcast #2: Wall Street to Web3 with Michael Sitalo

    Welcome to the HodlFM Podcast! 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. Michael Sitalo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-sitalo/ https://x.com/sitalomcap Subscribe to our channel for more alpha and exclusive interviews from the crypto industry leaders. 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 NEWS WEBSITE → https://hodlfm.com/  Follow us on Social Media:  TWITTER → https://x.com/Hodl_fm   INSTAGRAM → https://www.instagram.com/hodl_fm/ TELEGRAM → https://t.me/hodl_fm #HodlFM #Web3 #Crypto #Chainers #Blockchain #Ethereum #Solana #memes #fartcoin #memecrypto #ethereumtrading #trading #cryptocurrencytrading #cryptonews #Crypto #Blockchain #Web3 #CryptoPodcast #DeFi #NFT #Cryptocurrency #CryptoNews #Bitcoin #Ethereum #Altcoins #CryptoCommunity #CryptoTalk #CryptoInsights #CryptoTrends #CryptoInnovation #Podcast #Interview #CryptoPodcast #BlockchainPodcast #HodlFM #CryptoLeaders #IndustryExperts #CryptoTalk #Chainers #CMO #ExclusiveInterview News → https://hodlfm.com/ Follow us on Social Media: Twitter → https://x.com/Hodl_fm Telegram → https://t.me/hodl_fm Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/hodl_fm/

    39 min
  4. HodlFM Podcast #1: How to Build a Winning Web3 Product with Chainers CMO Roman Pinskyi

    05/29/2025

    HodlFM Podcast #1: How to Build a Winning Web3 Product with Chainers CMO Roman Pinskyi

    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. Subscribe to our channel for more alpha and exclusive interviews from the crypto industry leaders. 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  21:01 News → https://hodlfm.com/ Follow us on Social Media: Twitter → https://x.com/Hodl_fm Telegram → https://t.me/hodl_fm Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/hodl_fm/

    25 min

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Welcome to the HodlFM Podcast! We break down the biggest news, market trends, and behind-the-scenes stories from Web3. Featuring interviews with founders, traders, marketers, and builders in crypto.