Name: (Detroit) Blockchain 101: A Non-Technical Introduction to Cryptoassets and Web3
Start: 2025-11-12T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-12T20:30:00-05:00
Location: Detroit

You are invited to a special parter event hosted by the Detroit Blockchain Collective!
Important Note: You must [register on Luma](https://luma.com/gb7nz0ad) in order to reserve your spot at this event. Space is limited, registration on Luma is required!

The Detroit Blockchain Collective is thrilled to welcome Michigan State University Professor Dar Meshi for this intro on Web3! This is a rare chance to learn directly from a leading researcher at the intersection of psychology, technology, and Web3.

**BLOCKCHAIN 101**
​Blockchain, crypto, NFTs, and Web3 are everywhere right now—from news headlines to everyday conversations. But what do they actually mean, and why do they matter? This talk will give you the foundation to finally make sense of the buzz and see how these technologies are changing the world around us.
​In this talk, you’ll gain insight into:

* ​What blockchain really is (without the tech jargon)
* ​Explore how this new tech will change the internet as we know it.
* ​How it allows us to own digital assets, like our online data and so much more.
* ​Why this technology is changing commerce, reshaping the way we shop, connect, and interact online and offline.

​Whether you’re simply curious, exploring new career skills, or want to finally understand what your friends keep talking about, this talk will give you the clarity and confidence to join the conversation. Bring your questions, this will be a friendly and inclusive talk!

NETWORKING
​Come network with Detroit's vibrant Web3 community, and get to know industry leaders over **complimentary food and drinks!**

**FEATURED SPEAKER**
​[Dar Meshi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/darmeshi/) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations at Michigan State University. He investigates the psychology of technology use, primarily focusing on the use of social media platforms, as well as the use of web3. Dar earned his B.S. in biology from the University of California at Los Angeles, and his Ph.D. from Columbia University in New York.

**EVENT HOST**
[Elizabeth Hansson](https://x.com/ElizabethHa)
Elizabeth Hansson is the Michigan President of Stand With Crypto, where she leads statewide advocacy and mobilizes a grassroots network to shape the future of digital asset policy. She is also the Founder and Executive Director of the [Detroit Blockchain Collective](https://www.linkedin.com/company/detroitblockchain/), which connects innovators, universities, industry, and policymakers to strengthen the state’s role in the national conversation. With a background as a software engineer and CTO in decentralized finance, Elizabeth combines technical expertise with grassroots organizing, earning recognition as a trusted advocate who unites communities and legislators to advance clear, bipartisan policy for blockchain and digital assets.

**THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!**
**​[Stand With Crypto](https://www.standwithcrypto.org/)** — a national non-profit uniting crypto advocates through advocacy, education, and grassroots engagement!

**[HART Inc](https://hartinc.com/)** — now in Detroit, a full-service, independent brand transformation agency that propels businesses forward.

**LOCATION**:
​Location is in Detroit with free parking. Register on Luma for address.

Photography notice: By attending this event, you consent to being photographed and recorded for use in sharing the event with our broader community.

**Important Note:** You must [register on Luma](https://luma.com/gb7nz0ad) in order to reserve your spot at this event. Space is limited, registration on Luma is required!

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