University Blockchain Clubs in Turkey
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March 28th, 2023

The crypto and blockchain sector has attracted great interest in the Turkish market over the past 5 years, especially among young people. The number of people interested in this technology has grown so fast that it has encouraged the establishment of a network of university clubs, which currently includes about 50 clubs in Turkey. These university clubs have played a significant role in introducing blockchain and Web3 to numerous young people in Turkey.

In our blog post, we've listed University Blockchain Clubs in Turkey and highlighted their accomplishments. If you're a global brand looking to tap into the Turkish market, it's crucial to acknowledge and team up with these clubs.

We've compiled a list of 37 university blockchain clubs across 13 different cities in Turkey. To make it easier for you to contact the clubs, we've included their Twitter links below.

List of University Blockchain Clubs in Turkey:

If we missed a blockchain university club in Turkey from our list, please don't hesitate to contact us at hi@eunomia.team, and we'll promptly add the university to our blog post. 

Turkey's First University Blockchain Club

Turkey's first university blockchain club, ITUBlockchain, was established on behalf of Istanbul Technical University, one of the most important technical universities in Turkey. ITUBlockchain, a pioneering club in the popularization of blockchain in Turkey, was founded by dYdX Turkey Country Leader Doruk İşmen and handed over to the next generation of university students.

Contributions of University Blockchain Clubs to the Ecosystem

University clubs play a vital role in fostering the growth of the blockchain ecosystem by disseminating the resources they create with their members and the wider community. In Turkey, numerous university blockchain clubs produce a wealth of valuable content, such as articles, videos, and podcasts, which help to raise awareness and understanding of blockchain technology among their members and beyond.

Below are the university blockchain clubs that actively contribute to the Turkish blockchain ecosystem by regularly writing articles and producing content:

Training of University Blockchain Clubs 

It's also worth noting the excellent training programs that some clubs in Turkey have developed. They are going above and beyond by providing comprehensive blockchain technology training.

These clubs offer a range of educational opportunities that examine various aspects of blockchain and provide students with a well-rounded understanding of the technology. Among them, ITUBlockchain's educational sessions are particularly noteworthy, and are recognized as some of the best in the ecosystem. The club's YouTube channel features a wide range of educational sessions covering topics such as smart contracts. Below, we have included links to some of the training sessions organized by university clubs:

Hackathon Winners from University Blockchain Clubs

Aside from creating content and organizing training sessions, University Blockchain Clubs also participate in various local and global hackathons as a means to gain exposure on a worldwide scale. Some clubs have attained notable accomplishments in these events, introducing their club and their country. Now, let's take a closer look at the impressive successes of these clubs.

  • ITU Blockchain: Avalanche Barcelona Hackathon LayerZero Best NFT Usecase Challenge Winner Coinbase Best Team Challenge Winner

  • ITU Blockchain: Avalanche Hacks Istanbul Second Place

  • ODTU Blockchain: Avalanche Barcelona Summit, Covalent HQ Challenge Winner

  • ODTU Blockchain: ETH Prague Hacker’s Favourite Winner

  • ODTU Blockchain: ETH Berlin Lens Protocol Second Place Reward

  • BUchain: Starknet Hacker House Tel Aviv - Tier 1 Project Reward

If we missed any of your hackathon accomplishments, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at hi@eunomia.team, so we can add you to the list.

Calling from University Blockchain Clubs for DevCon Istanbul 

As mentioned, Turkey stands out as one of the most active countries in the realm of crypto and blockchain, with a keen interest that goes beyond mere market movements. The local community consists of university clubs, Web3 startups, blockchain developers, academics, and investors.

In a country where blockchain activity flourishes across all sectors, one of the primary goals of those involved is to bring Ethereum DevCon, considered to be one of the most significant events in the sector since 2014, to Turkey. To achieve this, a campaign was started aimed at organizing the DevCon in Turkey. University Blockchain Clubs stand out as major contributors among the numerous industry experts supporting the campaign. Students have been actively involved in the initiative by organizing Ethereum events, sharing their efforts on Twitter, communicating with relevant individuals in hackathons, adding #DevconIstanbul to their Twitter names, and more, all with the goal of bringing Devcon to Turkey. The efforts of the blockchain clubs have paid off, and ETHIstanbul is set to take place in Turkey in November 2023. The visibility and eagerness of the university clubs played a significant role in this achievement.

Projects & Communities 

After gaining knowledge and experience through learning, creating, and hacking, many students in blockchain clubs have taken the initiative to build their own blockchain projects. Some students evolving in the blockchain clubs have joined various communities to support the ecosystem's development. With collaborations, these communities can share their knowledge, network, and resources to advance their understanding of blockchain technology and its applications.

Dogan Alpaslan from Istanbul University and Ulaş Erdogan, Tahir Ozpala & Hamza Karabag from ITUBlockchain Club presented their blockchain project, Opclave. Opclave is an improvement on the OP Stack that features ERC-4337 compatible SC accounts and uses signatures that are abstracted with AppleEnclave. This innovation allows users to create and utilize non-custodial wallets with touch/face IDs, eliminating the need for seed phrases. The project has already generated significant interest.

One thriving community worth mentioning is the H.E.R. DAO Türkiye, which is devoted to nurturing and empowering Turkish women in the web3 ecosystem. As part of its mission, the H.E.R. DAO Türkiye was founded with the participation of several female members from University Blockchain Clubs. LaykaDAO is another organization that has benefited greatly from the support of blockchain clubs. They have played a crucial role in LaykaDAO's growth. LaykaDAO is a leading community that is committed to advancing the Turkish blockchain ecosystem through various products, including publishing insightful Medium articles, maintaining an extensive Web3 library, and releasing weekly journals to keep its members informed.

H.E.R DAO Türkiye Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerDAOTurkiye 

LaykaDAO Twitter: Layka DAO (@Layka_DAO) / Twitter 

Conclusion

In our blog post, we have provided a detailed overview of how university blockchain clubs drive the growth of the Turkish ecosystem and their activities. It is clear that blockchain clubs have significant potential to expand and gain more traction in the future of the blockchain industry in Turkey.

We would like to express our gratitude to all the University Blockchain Clubs that are working hard to advance the development of the blockchain ecosystem in Turkey and beyond. Your dedication and commitment to learning, creating, and growing make you the most influential community for driving progress in this field. Keep up the great work, and continue building together toward a decentralized future!

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