Our Mission
To advance the understanding and responsible adoption of blockchain technology in Türkiye and beyond, through rigorous academic research, professional education and independent, data-driven analysis.
Our Vision
To serve as a trusted reference point for blockchain research, education and policy in Türkiye and the wider region, contributing to the informed and sustainable development of distributed-ledger technologies.
Our Location
Established at Bahçeşehir University in Istanbul in 2017, the Center operates at the intersection of academia, industry and public policy, drawing on the university's research base and Istanbul's position as a regional financial-technology hub.
Research & Analysis
The Center produces independent research on blockchain and digital-asset markets, including the regularly published BlockchainIST Insights newsletter and in-depth market and on-chain analysis reports intended to inform institutions, researchers and policymakers.
Education
In partnership with Bahçeşehir University, the Center contributes to the FinTech Master's programme and delivers professional blockchain education, preparing economists, analysts and practitioners for the digital-asset economy.
Media & Events
The Center convenes summits, panel discussions and lecture series, and its researchers contribute regularly to public discussion of blockchain and digital assets across Turkish and international media.
Data & Tools
The Center develops data tools that bring together real-time on-chain metrics, market data and network statistics from independent third-party sources into a single, accessible view.
Community & Ecosystem
The Center connects students, researchers, institutions and industry across Türkiye's blockchain ecosystem, fostering collaboration between academia, the public sector and the wider technology community.
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