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

## Details

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 ](http://%5Bhttps//www.midwesttechproject.com/%5D(https://www.midwesttechproject.com/) "\[https://www.midwesttechproject.com/\](https://www.midwesttechproject.com/)")in collaboration with [Grand Rapids Blockchain](http://%5Bhttps//www.meetup.com/grand-rapids-blockchain/%5D(https://www.meetup.com/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/)

You can also find this event on the [Grand Rapids Blockchain](https://www.meetup.com/grand-rapids-blockchain/) group [HERE](https://www.meetup.com/grand-rapids-blockchain/events/308298920/)

Michigan Bitcoiners

Adam Zientarski

Elizabeth Hansson

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

Start Garden

Come out for a conversation with Amy Hang and Rob Konsdorf centered around building a fundamental understanding of blockchain and web3.

Some topics include core concepts like ownership and decentralization, potential impact, use cases, and industry trajectory!

​​If you're a beginner or an expert in the space, please join us in learning and sharing knowledge with each other.

Connect with local entrepreneurs, blockchain startups, and the Detroit blockchain and tech community!​

**[RSVP on Luma](https://lu.ma/zafoei8y)**

Location/Venue details made available upon RSVPing at the link above.

You can also find this event on the [Detroit Blockchainers](https://www.meetup.com/detroit-blockchainers/) group [HERE](https://www.meetup.com/detroit-blockchainers/events/308560160/)

Drew Harrison

Amy Hang

Robert Konsdorf

Grams

Understanding Blockchain & Web3 [Partner Event in Detroit]

## Details

## **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 to get the exaction location/venue in Detroit.**

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!

You can also find this event on the [Detroit Blockchainers](https://www.meetup.com/detroit-blockchainers/) group [HERE](https://www.meetup.com/detroit-blockchainers/events/308443591/)

Bruce Webber

DePIN: The Rise of Decentralized Infrastructure [Partner event in Detroit]

## Details

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/)

You can also find this event on the [Grand Rapids Blockchain](https://www.meetup.com/grand-rapids-blockchain/) group [HERE](https://www.meetup.com/grand-rapids-blockchain/events/308257974/)

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