As the Zcash Türkiye team, we are pleased to present our new proposal covering the third and fourth quarters of 2026, as well as the year 2027. For more than two years, we have been part of the community and have been actively working to contribute to the ecosystem. We have completed our reporting under our previous proposal.
Starting from the end of 2026, during the one-year period covering 2027–2028, we will continue our monthly activities with the same discipline and consistency without requesting any funding.
Thanks to the support we received for the formation of Zbase, we are in the process of building a sustainable structure. We aim to complete this process smoothly and fully implement it.
We would like to thank all community members who have supported us throughout this journey. We continue to develop new projects. Zecmap is currently the most significant example of this. In the upcoming period, we will continue to contribute to the community with the same consistency as we have over the past two years, by developing new and diverse projects.
For 2+ years, as the Zcash Türkiye team, we have tried to do our best, and during this process we have received very positive and encouraging feedback.
We sincerely thank everyone who has supported us until today.
Now a new period lies ahead. With the same motivation as on day one, we will continue to do our best—and even more—to bring Zcash to more people.
One thing that stood out to me is the focus on sustainability
Many community initiatives can deliver activity while funding is available, but building something that can continue contributing without ongoing grant support is much harder
It’s encouraging to see the intention to move toward a self-sustaining structure while continuing to build resources and projects for the ecosystem.
Looking forward to seeing the next phase of Zcash Türkiye and the impact of initiatives like Zbase and Zecmap.
Congratulations on what the team has built so far, and I wish you continued success in the next chapter
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In line with our defined responsibilities, we have continued publishing content on X. We consistently share three posts per day and work diligently to deliver the latest developments directly to the community. (On some days, the number of posts may decrease to two.)
As a team, we are actively working to add new businesses to Zecmap. We reach out to businesses already listed on other merchant maps and explain the benefits of accepting Zcash as a payment method. We conduct this outreach through X, WhatsApp, Telegram, and email.
Zecmap is a map that lists businesses accepting Zcash payments. We are also building partnerships within the community to expand the ecosystem. We recently met with the Zodl team and requested an integration that would allow users to see where they can spend Zcash through Flexa-enabled merchants. These discussions are ongoing.
In addition, we are in contact with Trevor from Flexa, and we recently received an email confirming that they will soon provide details about new merchants across Europe.
Another project we’re working on is Zec App.
Zec App is designed to be an all-in-one platform where users can access everything related to Zcash in a single application. Development is progressing well, and we’re approaching the final stages.
We continue to publish our content on Instagram using the same consistent approach.
Our publishing schedule remains steady and never drops below our standard. We share a minimum of two posts per day, resulting in around 60 up-to-date posts each month covering a wide range of topics across the Zcash ecosystem.
We are currently in discussions with the local communities we met during IBW regarding a series of Telegram events. Preparations are underway for X announcements and Telegram Q&A sessions. These events will be organized as joint collaborations between two different communities and will include rewards for participants. Official announcements will be made soon.
As a team, we continue to dedicate significant time and effort to both our ongoing initiatives and the projects we plan to launch through Zcash Türkiye and Zbase. With a team of approximately 9–10 people, we are fully aware of the responsibility that comes with representing and growing the community.
Starting at the end of 2026, our goal is to transition toward a more independent and sustainable operating model. Every step we take and every initiative we pursue is aligned with building a strong, long-term foundation for the community.
We also plan to document this journey in a detailed video series. We’ll share our experiences from the very beginning, including what worked well, what didn’t, what we’ve learned, and where we believe greater focus is needed to build a sustainable ecosystem and stronger community partnerships.
During the first quarter of 2027, we scheduled both in-person and online meetings with 13 different teams and communities, and these discussions are still ongoing. Rather than treating this as a one-time effort, our goal is to establish an ongoing community tour across Türkiye.
Throughout 2027, you’ll see the Zcash Türkiye team actively participating in events, collaborating with local communities, and focusing on the gatherings that create the greatest impact. The reason we haven’t shared every detail yet is that many of these initiatives are still in the planning and execution stages.
As always, we continue to share our metrics transparently with the community. At the same time, we’re working on several key initiatives behind the scenes. If these plans come together as expected—and we’re optimistic they will—we believe 2027 will be a transformative year for the Zcash ecosystem in Türkiye. Our goal is to represent the community at events almost every week throughout the year.
The connections we’ve built through the events we’ve attended—and those we’ll attend in the coming months—are essential to achieving this vision. Establishing partnerships with university clubs and securing collaborations for future events has been one of our most important accomplishments this year.
Finally, we’d like to thank everyone for your continued support. We truly appreciate your feedback, and it plays an important role in helping us improve and move forward.
