With the acceleration of digital transformation in the 21st century, information technologies have begun to radically change social and economic structures. One of the most striking elements of this transformation process has been blockchain technology, which stands out with its principles of decentralization, security, transparency, and immutability. Initially gaining widespread attention through cryptocurrency systems, blockchain has gradually started offering applications in many other fields such as healthcare services, public administration, supply chain, and digital identity. In this context, Turkey is undertaking various initiatives to achieve its goal of becoming a developer country. One of these initiatives is the TEKNOFEST Blockchain Competition. The competition is organized to support the development of blockchain technology, to create expert human resources in this field, and to bring innovative solutions to the technology ecosystem.
Purpose and Vision of the Competition
The TEKNOFEST Blockchain Competition is designed to position blockchain technology not just as a technical infrastructure, but as a transformative tool for solving real-world social and economic challenges. The competition encourages participants to develop innovative blockchain-based projects that address critical issues in areas such as public administration, education, finance, banking, and logistics. Beyond practical applications, it also aims to foster the accumulation of knowledge and the growth of a skilled talent pool in the field of blockchain within Turkey. By promoting the development of open-source, interoperable, and sustainable technological infrastructures, the competition seeks to empower a new generation of innovators to drive meaningful change through blockchain solutions.
TEKNOFEST Blockchain Competition (Photo: T3 Foundation)
Competition Themes
The themes participants can work on in the competition cover different areas of expertise within blockchain technology. Only projects developed within the themes specified below will be evaluated:
- Privacy in Distributed Ledger Technologies
- Digital Wallets
- Blockchain Cryptography
- Blockchain Security
- Cryptocurrency Regulation Implementation Infrastructures
- Selected DLT Application Areas
- Traceability
- DeFi
- Tokenization
- Web3 Governance, Developer and Community Tools
TEKNOFEST Blockchain Competition (Photo: T3 Foundation)
Participation Conditions
The TEKNOFEST Blockchain Competition welcomes participants from diverse educational backgrounds across Turkey. Eligible applicants include current undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students, as well as recent graduates who completed their studies within the past three years. Participation is strictly team-based, with each team consisting of a minimum of two and a maximum of five members—individual applications are not permitted. These requirements are designed to foster collaboration and promote interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving.
Competition Process and Evaluation Stages
The competition process consists of three main evaluation stages:
- Project Pre-Evaluation Report: Preliminary information about the project's core idea, purpose, target audience, technologies to be used, and feasibility is presented.
- Project Presentation Report: This report details the project design, explains the technical architecture, and includes concrete plans on how the solution will be developed.
- Online Presentation Stage: In the final stage, projects are presented to the jury online, and evaluation is conducted by answering questions.
TEKNOFEST Blockchain Competition (Photo: T3 Foundation)
Importance of the Competition
The TEKNOFEST Blockchain Competition is an event organized to popularize blockchain technology in Turkey, train competent human resources in this field, and develop internationally competitive projects. The competition not only encourages technological innovation but also plays a strategic role in Turkey's digital transformation process. Blockchain technology has become a factor influencing the transformation of digital infrastructures on a global scale, increasing the strategic importance of both initiatives and competitions in this field. In this context, the TEKNOFEST Blockchain Competition is a scientific and technological organization that aims to contribute to Turkey's digitalization process and supports the development of individuals who create solutions based on next-generation technologies.
