With ETHWaterloo happening this weekend in Waterloo and being an unapologetic “fan-boy” of the crypto world as well as a part owner in Guelph-based pub Baker Street Station, I wanted to bridge the gap between those two worlds. So, for this weekend, we’ll be accepting tokens for beers and food.

I believe that crypto is the future, that the economy is headed towards a decentralized state that businesses will have to adapt to. This weekend, we’re embracing this change, but just as a test (for now) so myself, and my business will be adaptable. I hope other businesses will take note that Crypto is coming and that they should support it. Everyone at this point has heard of crypto currencies in one form or another, but I hope that this a step towards the general consumer searching it out and learning more.This is a powerful new technology and must be understood by the majority of people so that they can be fairly and beneficially used for the betterment of us all.

An Informed Citizenry is the Bulwark of a Democracy -Thomas Jefferson

I think we can achieve this by helping people (DLT experts and novices alike) use and interact with this new technology in the real world. Bridging the theoretical gap will make Blockchain less scary. Making Beer appear “out of nowhere” will just be awesome.

When I heard that ETH Waterloo was coming to town I got really excited to participate in any way I could. The next few days will be a trial run for all of us. I’m not a developer but I am a tech-geek at heart. It’s an honour to help support a local project that has the potential to change the world so fundamentally for the better. If you’re around, swing by, I’ll be at the pub for most of the weekend and would love to chat.

Cheers!