Crypto Consultant Josiah Wilson leads a discussion of how to spot danger. Careful. It can be dodgy out there. The first rule of enjoying anything is “how to be safe” when doing it.Here’s our opportunity to explore this. ➡️ Josiah Wilson, owner of LIBREX Crypto Consulting, leads this discussion. Besides the straight-up scams with fake […]
Builder Ben Carlson educated usabout using A.I. to do the work of many Ben Carlson (Mr. Fun Guy) presents to our community at Frankie’s, Monday, March 30. 💠 From Frankie’s Chicago Style, we studied this recipe: 💠 ✔️ Start with a vision. ✔️ Add in an AI assistant. ✔️ And top it off with some know-how. MONDAY NIGHT, Benjamin Carlson showed […]
People filled the room. Social energy and topical discussion filled the air. A truly impressive turnout Wednesday night – Attendees were buzzing before & after the presentations over drinks and networking. In between, were the stars of the show: The four presentations covering the rise of Bitcoin, startup societies, the state of crypto regulations today, […]
Last night, Jamie Thingelstad presented on the powerof POAPs and the “612” Summer Scavenger Hunt. “What are POAPs? They are bookmarks for your life.” A full house came out to Frankie’s, where Jamie Thingelstad explained POAPs and how they are facilitating a new kind of scavenger hunt this summer! POAPs are a type of NFT specific to an occasion: a […]
Last night from Surly Brewing Co.‘s Scheid Hall, we held our 3rd Annual event themed “Blockchain Goes Mainstream.” Last night from Surly Brewing Co.‘s Scheid Hall, we held our 3rd Annual event themed “Blockchain Goes Mainstream.” ➡️ Attendees heard three presentations on this idea from experts in asset management (Ben Frederickson), supply chain (Billy Le […]
The policy organization Stand With Crypto flew us to D.C. along with many others in the industry for Stand With Crypto Day May 14. MNblockchain’s Brook Oldre and Brandon Ferdig attended this third annual event, where 60 blockchain professionals from around the country met with the members of Congress. Several of the builders pose before The Capitol steps. Each region visited several […]
Greetings from Minnesota Blockchain Initiative! Last year introduced many “firsts” we’re excited to build upon in 2025. We unveiled our Membership program, seeing 40+ folks in the community sign up to offer their support, help in our initiatives, and enjoy the Membership benefits along the way. This year, we’re expanding the benefits, including free courses […]
“Blockchain & Government’s” Best Moments With echoes of the election, excitement of a rising market, and promise of a new era for this industry, attendees filled every table at the St. Thomas School of Law Atrium, downtown Minneapolis. Following our “Web3 & Law” conference at St. Thomas last year, we returned Monday evening, November […]
March Meetup Recap: Exploring the Bitcoin ETF with Eric Thompson, CFP® On a bustling Monday evening at Frankie’s Pizza, attendees eagerly gathered for our March Meetup featuring Eric Thompson, CFP®. With his unique expertise spanning traditional finance and cryptocurrency, Eric captivated newcomers and seasoned professionals alike. Delving into the intricacies of the Bitcoin ETF, Eric […]
Greetings from the President of the Minnesota Blockchain Initiative! Since our re-introduction in 2022, we’ve been on an exciting journey, expanding our organization across various fields and projects throughout the last year. In 2024, we’re leveraging the insights gleaned from our expansion to chart a course forward that aligns with our strengths and the aspirations […]
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