Bitcoin Without the Hype: What Every Investor Should Know About Owning It Safely

Curious about Bitcoin but tired of the hype, the jargon, and the noise?
Join us for the very first meetup of Wealth Building and Alternative Investments — an evening built for everyday investors who want to understand Bitcoin clearly and, just as importantly, learn how to hold it safely.
Whether you already own some Bitcoin, are thinking about your first purchase, or just want to understand what all the fuss is about, this session meets you where you are. No prior experience needed.
What we'll cover:

• Why money keeps changing — and what inflation and rising debt mean for your savings
• What actually makes Bitcoin different from the thousands of other "cryptos" out there
• The crucial difference between owning Bitcoin and holding an IOU (the lesson FTX taught the hard way)
• ETFs vs. true ownership — what you really have when you "own" Bitcoin
• How to store and secure your Bitcoin so your keys are truly yours
• Practical first steps you can take right away

About our speaker:
Niko Stines is a Bitcoin security consultant and the founder of Hard Block Consulting. Drawing on nearly a decade in the Bitcoin industry, he specializes in helping everyday investors understand and secure their Bitcoin — without the hype or the jargon. His work centers on a simple idea: self-custody is a skill anyone can learn, and owning your keys is the difference between holding Bitcoin and holding a promise.
Come with your questions. Leave knowing more than most investors ever will.
☕ Free to attend · All experience levels welcome
🗓️ Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 The Wonderland Ballroom · 1101 Kenyon St NW, Washington, DC 20010