About us

Unlock the Future of Finance in the Heartland — Kansas City is rising as a hub for crypto culture, innovation, and real-world adoption. Join our movement to empower local builders, elevate financial access, and reimagine what’s possible through stablecoins, decentralized tech, and community-driven change. The future is being built here—be part of it.

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Building open source community  since 2023, Our collective has been the bedrock of blockchain education and innovation, empowering all to use this technology to it's full potential.

Our history

  • 2023

    Foundation of Digital Dreams KC

  • 2024

    First NFT Art Gallery opens in KC

  • 2025

    Expansion of web3 w/ KC Blockchain Collective

  • 2026

    First Blockchain conference spring '26

Meet our team

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    mary mccawley

    Mary is the Founder of Digital Dreams KC and KC Blockchain Collective (KCBC) — two initiatives that have brought together artists, technologists, educators, and small businesses through monthly blockchain meetups, public exhibitions, and on-chain experiments.

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    Gregory Bortnick

    Gregory is partner at Carpathian Crypto, He specializes in capitol investments & portfolio managment.

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    Joe Perez

    A former collegiate athlete and NFL Alumni, Joe has established himself as a pillar in KC local business and development

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    Kevin O'Connor

    With 20 years of experience, Kevin’s passion for decentralized technology has made him a favorite among anyone seeking to improve both their technical skills and strategic thinking.

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