Blockchain 101 at Wayne State University
March 25 @ 6:00 am - 8:30 pm
Join the Michigan Ethereum Meetup at Wayne State University for this Blockchain 101 talk with featured speaker, Michigan State University Professor Dar Meshi! This is a rare chance to learn directly from a leading researcher at the intersection of psychology, technology, and Web3.
Please note: registration is required on our community partner’s event page to attend: **[https://luma.com/3d4fxb0h](https://luma.com/3d4fxb0h)**
**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!
Come network with Detroit’s vibrant Web3 community, and get to know industry leaders over **complimentary food and drinks!**
**FEATURED SPEAKER, PROFESSOR DAR MESHI**
Professor **[Dar Meshi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/darmeshi/)** teaches Web3 at Michigan State University, he is an Associate Professor in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations. 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 HOSTS**
This event is hosted by [Elizabeth Hansson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethhansson/), [Ivianna Feimster](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivianna-feimster/) in partnership with MSU Professor Dar Meshi.
**REGISTRATION REQUIRED ON LUMA: [https://luma.com/3d4fxb0h](https://luma.com/3d4fxb0h)**
SPONSORED BY STAND WITH CRYPTO
[Stand With Crypto](https://www.standwithcrypto.org/) is a national non-profit uniting crypto advocates through advocacy, education, and grassroots engagement!
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