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Future of Money Pau Hana

OCT8
18:00

About this event

No agenda. No slides. No homework. Just good people, cold drinks, and honest conversation about blockchain, digital currency, and what any of it actually means for us here in Hawaii. Whether you've been following this space for years or you're still trying to figure out what a Bitcoin even is you're welcome here. This isn't a class. It's a pau hana. Come ask questions, share what you know, or just listen and hang out. Some things that might come up over a beer:
What's actually happening in the digital money world right now
Is any of this useful for regular people in Hawaii Blockchain beyond the hype.
What's real and what's noise.
How locals are using this stuff to build, save, or earn
No pressure to know anything. No judgment. The only requirement is that you show up ready to talk story.
📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Hana Koa Brewing Company, Honolulu
🆓 Free to attend — RSVP to save your spot so we know how many to expect.
Big mahalo to Stand with Crypto for supporting this event and helping bring these conversations to Hawaii. When national organizations invest in local communities like ours, it matters.
Hosted by Pupukahi Tech — making emerging tech accessible for Hawaii's people.

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