How do I get involved with ReFi Türkiye?
ReFi Türkiye Program is a call to design a new approach that will regenerate the world by promoting innovation at the intersection of finance, impact, and technology.
ReFi People
In the journey of ReFi Türkiye, we have made a significant impact with the contributions of many experts through the hackathons, community meetups, and web3 and artificial intelligence-focused events we organized in the fields of technology, finance, and impact. Alongside the valuable individuals who accompanied this journey, we have created a special community under the name ReFi People. This community consists of individuals who share ReFi Türkiye’s mission with their potential for innovation and value creation and who make an impact with their skills and experiences
Dean of Istanbul Bilgi University Faculty of Communication, Founder of Açık Açık
Partnership
Avalanche® is an open-source platform that enables the launch of decentralized finance applications and enterprise blockchain deployments within an interoperable and scalable ecosystem. Avalanche uses a Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism that allows thousands of validators to have direct input into the system while consuming minimal energy.
What Have We Done?
Our partnership, which began with the Akbank ReFi Hackathon, continues to focus on blockchain technologies.
The Center of Excellence in Finance (CEF) is a center established within Sabancı University with the aim of bridging academia, the financial sector, and the real economy. CEF brings together academics, financial market actors, and investors to transform theoretical knowledge into practical applications. The Advisory Board consists of internationally recognized figures from these three fields.
What Have We Done?
ReFi Türkiye is collaborating with CEF to organize the Web3 Economy Training, along with other joint activities and events.
Menthol Protocol is a decentralized protocol developed to support sustainability. The platform automatically backs users’ and dApps’ transactions with verified renewable energy and carbon credits, enabling environmentally friendly and sustainable transactions. Additionally, it combines sustainability with social development by focusing on improving the socioeconomic conditions of local communities.
What Have We Done?
A broad collaboration is being carried out, encompassing the Akbank ReFi Hackathon, Akbank Hackathon: Disastertech, and various other events. As part of this collaboration, The ReFi Türkiye Blockchain Carbon Footprint Calculator has also been developed.
Swipeline, which started as a podcast program in 2019, transitioned into a Community-First Media company in 2021. Utilizing social media platforms Instagram and TikTok as its primary broadcast channels, Swipeline offers a new media model by engaging with the community. With over 15 million content impressions per month, Swipeline supports global and local brands in establishing quality communication with the right audience.
What Have We Done?
Swipeline provides media and communication support for hackathons and events.
İhtiyaç Haritası (Needs Map), a non-profit Social Cooperative, was founded in 2015. It facilitates cooperation and solidarity in areas such as education, health, and arts and culture through spatial data technology and community-based verification functions. Since its inception in 2015, the İhtiyaç Haritası Platform has been utilized by over 120,000 members, more than 350 NGOs, over 70 private sector organizations, and hundreds of public institution representatives.
Our collaboration, which began with the Akbank Hackathon: Disastertech, continues through various processes.
İhtiyaç Haritası (Needs Map), a non-profit Social Cooperative, was founded in 2015. It facilitates cooperation and solidarity in areas such as education, health, and arts and culture through spatial data technology and community-based verification functions. Since its inception in 2015, the İhtiyaç Haritası Platform has been utilized by over 120,000 members, more than 350 NGOs, over 70 private sector organizations, and hundreds of public institution representatives.
Our collaboration, which began with the Akbank Hackathon: Disastertech, continues through various processes.
Swipeline, which started as a podcast program in 2019, transitioned into a Community-First Media company in 2021. Utilizing social media platforms Instagram and TikTok as its primary broadcast channels, Swipeline offers a new media model by engaging with the community. With over 15 million content impressions per month, Swipeline supports global and local brands in establishing quality communication with the right audience.
What Have We Done?
Swipeline provides media and communication support for hackathons and events.