Name: Grand Rapids Blockchain: Second Mondays Social at City Built
Start: 2025-07-14T22:00:00.000Z
Location: City Built Brewing Company

**You're invited to a special partner event hosted by the Detroit Blockchain Collective! [Please RSVP on Luma](https://lu.ma/uleowmf8).**

**The Solana Summer Solstice Bash is everything summer should be!**
We’re taking over the patio at our favorite brewery in Detroit for an outdoor evening packed with sunshine, cold drinks, & great company. Picture this: free dinner, plus dozens of self-serve taps pouring ice-cold beer, cider, and wine for you to explore (on the house, of course!). Challenge your crew to some yard games while you mix it up with fellow builders, degens, & curious newcomers who love a good time.
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This is your summer crypto party—no speakers, no slides— just the electric energy of Solana and the Detroit Blockchain Collective community coming together.
​Whether you're deep in the crypto scene or just here for the drinks, you’re welcome. Let’s raise a glass to the season and kick things off in true Solana style!

Special bonus: Any newbees that want to get setup with a Solana mobile wallet and $5 worth of Solana, I'll personally help you set things up and teach you the basics of how to use it. Email me to reserve your spot for this at the end of the party: events@DetroitBlockchainCollective.com

Sponsored by [Stand With Crypto!](https://www.standwithcrypto.org/)

Your host:
[Elizabeth Hansson](https://x.com/ElizabethHa)
Stand With Crypto Michigan President

[RSVP on Luma for Location and to get your ticket!](https://lu.ma/uleowmf8)

Detroit Blockchainers

Elizabeth Hansson

Conner

Kingston Gsd

thekaluminaty.km

Adam Zientarski

cheikhyeslem21

Kyontae Harvey

Solana Summer Solstice Bash [Partner Event]

Join us for this mind-expanding event where we'll explore the world of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and the new digital frontier. Get ready to interact with industry experts and visionaries who will dive into one of the most relevant topics of our time.

Organized By [The Midwest Tech Project ](https://www.midwesttechproject.com/ "https://www.midwesttechproject.com/")in collaboration with [Grand Rapids Blockchain](https://www.meetup.com/grand-rapids-blockchain/ "https://www.meetup.com/grand-rapids-blockchain/"), don't miss out on this opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and technology!

Panelists Include:
**[Elizabeth Hansson](https://x.com/ElizabethHa)**, Michigan President for *Stand With Crypto*
**Dar Meshi, PhD**, Associate Professor, *Michigan State University*
**Adam Zientarski**, CEO at *Detroit Ledger Technologies*

Sponsored By: [Stand With Crypto](https://www.standwithcrypto.org), Michigan Blockchain Council (MBC), [Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC)](https://gbbc.io),

Community Partners: [Detroit Ledger Technologies](https://detroitledger.tech), [Detroit Blockchain Collective](https://lu.ma/DetroitBlockchainCollective), [Michigan State University College of Communication Arts and Sciences](https://comartsci.msu.edu/)

Grand Rapids Blockchain

Benji

Macki

Keegan Quigley

Robert Enochs

Arick Davis

Blane Butler

The Paradigm Shift: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency & The New Digital Economy

Start Garden

**You're invited to a special partner event hosted by the Detroit Blockchain Collective!**
**Please register [on Luma](https://lu.ma/gelv09l1) for this event.**

Whether you're exploring Web3 for the first time or already building in it, this talk will challenge assumptions and spark new ideas about what decentralized networks can do.

**DePIN: The Rise of Decentralized Infrastructure**
What if everyday people—not governments or tech giants—built the networks powering our world? That’s the promise of DePIN: Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks. It’s currently the fastest-growing movement in crypto, and it’s not just theoretical—it’s already happening.
​​This talk will break down what DePIN is, why it matters, and how it’s flipping the script on who builds and owns real-world infrastructure. We’ll discuss how it’s already powering real-world systems like global sensor networks and smart vehicle fleets. We’ll also look at how traditional companies are beginning to pay for access to these community-built networks, signaling that the shift is already underway.
​​From earning rewards to reshaping industries, DePIN is where crypto gets physical.

**MEET THE EXPERT**
**[Jeremy Mahrle](https://x.com/jaym2518)**
**Founder, Proof Wireless**
**Chair, Helium Mobile Working Group**
Jeremy is the founder of Proof Wireless, a company that deploys decentralized infrastructure in local businesses to generate recurring revenue for hosts. Active in the DePIN space since 2019, he began with Helium IoT hotspots and now works across wireless, mobility, and sensor networks to support real-world DePIN applications. He was elected by the Helium community to chair the Helium Mobile Working Group, where he leads weekly strategic discussions on the network’s technical development, economic sustainability, and long-term growth.
​​Before entering the decentralized tech space, Jeremy worked in public policy as a staff member in both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate, and was elected to serve as a City Commissioner in Royal Oak, Michigan. His background bridges civic governance and emerging infrastructure, with a focus on practical solutions and community impact.

**MEET YOUR HOST**
​**​[Elizabeth Hansson](https://x.com/elizabethha)**
**Michigan President of Stand with Crypto**
**[Detroit Blockchain Collective](https://lu.ma/DetroitBlockchainCollective) Cofounder**

**LOCATION**
​This event is hosted in the Detroit area. Complimentary parking is available for attendees. [Register on Luma](https://lu.ma/gelv09l1) for Address.

**REFRESHMENTS**
​Delicious food and drinks provided, of course! :)

**MEET THE SPONSOR**
[Stand With Crypto ](https://www.standwithcrypto.org/) empowers the blockchain community by advocating for clear policies, educating stakeholders, and mobilizing support to protect innovation in the crypto space. Thank you to SWC for supporting this event & our local blockchain community!

DePIN: The Rise of Decentralized Infrastructure [partner event]

Join us for this month's social gathering of **Grand Rapids Blockchain** — a local community for anyone interested in crypto, blockchain, and the future of the internet.

Whether you're deep in the space or just getting started, this is a welcoming space to meet like-minded folks, share ideas, and spark conversation.

**Event details:**
📍 City Built Brewing Company
📅 Monday July 14 2025 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm EDT
🍻 Snacks and refreshments provided by Stand With Crypto
💬 All are welcome. We just ask that you don't shill tokens without consent.

If you're interested in thoughtful discussions beyond the headlines, then this is the event for you.

**Sponsored by Stand With Crypto**
[https://www.standwithcrypto.org/](https://www.standwithcrypto.org/)

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