# Zcash Türkiye University Tour 2026 **URL:** \ **Category:** Community Grants\ **Created:** [September 27, 2026, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zcash-turkiye-university-tour-2026/57848 "2026-09-27T11:34:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Batuhan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/batuhan/32/32784_2.png) [@Batuhan](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Batuhan)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2026, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zcash-turkiye-university-tour-2026/57848/1 "2026-09-27T11:34:12Z")
> > > \### Terms and Conditions > > \- \[x\] I agree to the \[Grant Agreement\](https://9ba4718…c-5c73-47c3-a024-4fc4e5278803.usrfiles.com/ugd/9ba471\_f81ef4e4b5f040038350270590eb2e42.pdf) terms if funded > \- \[x\] I agree to \[Provide KYC information\](https://9ba4718c-5c73-47c3-a024-4fc4e5278803.usrfiles.com/ugd/9ba471\_7d9e73d16b584a61bae92282b208efc4.pdf) if funded above $50,000 USD > \- \[x\] I agree to disclose conflicts of interest > \- \[x\] I agree to adhere to the \[Code of Conduct\](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zcg-code-of-conduct/41787) and \[Communication Guidelines\](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zcg-communication-guidelines/44284) > \- \[x\] I understand all milestone deliverables will be validated and accepted by their intended users or their representatives, who will confirm that the deliverables meet the required quality, functionality, and usability for each user story. > \- \[x\] I agree that for any new open-source software, I will create a \`CONTRIBUTING.md\` file that reflects the high standards of Zcash development, using the \[\`librustzcash\` style guides\](https://github.com/zcash/librustzcash/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#styleguides) as a primary reference. > \- \[x\] I understand when contributing to existing Zcash code, I am required to adhere to the project specific contribution guidelines, paying close attention to any \[merge\](https://github.com/zcash/librustzcash/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#merge-workflow), \[branch\](https://github.com/zcash/librustzcash/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#branch-history), \[pull request\](https://github.com/zcash/librustzcash/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#pull-request-review), and \[commit\](https://github.com/zcash/librustzcash/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#commit-messages) guidelines as exemplified in the \`librustzcash\` repository. > \- \[x\] I agree to post request details on the \[Community Forum\](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/c/grants/33) > \- \[x\] I understand it is my responsibility to post a link to this issue on the \[Zcash Community Forums\](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/c/grants/33) after this application has been submitted so the community can give input. I understand this is required in order for ZCG to discuss and vote on this grant application. > > \### Application Owners (@Octocat, @Octocat1) > > @Batuhanzcash > > \### Organization Name > > Zcash Türkiye > > \### How did you learn about Zcash Community Grants > > Zcash Forum > > \### Requested Grant Amount (USD) > > 27000 > > \### Category > > Event Sponsorships > > \### Project Lead > > \`\`\`project-lead.yaml > Name:Batuhan > Role: Team Leader > Background: More than 6 years of experience in the cryptocurrency sector; references in privacy-focused projects, and over a year of active work with the Zcash Türkiye team on privacy advocacy and project promotion. > Responsibilities: Content , Social Media , Community > \`\`\` > > \### Additional Team Members > > \`\`\`team-members.yaml > Name:A.bulut7777 > Role:CM / Social Media > Background: His main profession is Computer Programming but he has a high level of performance in the organization of many events that I have realized in Turkey in the last 2-3 years. Responsible, able to work actively in the field and has experience in creating content on social media & creating Youtube videos. > He has recently become a part of our strong team. In addition, we will be seeing him in front of the camera many times in our new initiative, Zbase. > Responsibilities:Social media content creation > Youtube video Idea generator > Community Support team > > \*\*Name:\*\* Mutlu > \*\*Role:\*\* Field Support Team > > Mutlu will be part of the field team throughout the university tour. He will support students with Zodl wallet setup and their first shielded transactions. He will also assist with event setup, on-site operations, and other operational tasks throughout the tour. > \`\`\` > > \### Project Summary > > As Zcash Türkiye, we aim to introduce Zcash at universities across Türkiye and encourage students not only to learn about Zcash, but to actually use it. In the first phase, we plan to organize events at 10 universities, reach approximately 915 students, facilitate 700 Zodl wallet setups, and achieve at least 550 shielded transactions. > > > \### Project Description > > There are many university clubs in Türkiye working in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. However, Zcash and financial privacy have received very limited attention at universities so far. > > As Zcash Türkiye, we have recently started reaching out directly to university blockchain and technology clubs. So far, we have contacted clubs at 28 universities, and all of them have responded positively. > > For this reason, rather than immediately organizing a larger tour covering all 28 universities, we want to start with a 10-university pilot tour. > > The events will follow a route covering Istanbul, Bursa , Kayseri, Elazığ, Muş, and Van. The total journey is expected to be approximately 3,360 km, and we plan to complete the tour within around 30 days. > > The events will not be limited to presentations. We will explain what Zcash is, the concept of financial privacy, and shielded transactions. We will then help students set up their own Zodl wallets and enable them to complete their first shielded transaction. > > Students who set up a wallet will receive a small amount of ZEC as an onboarding incentive. Each event will also include a quiz and a networking session. > > Maintaining communication with students after the events is also an important part of the project. We will select a Zcash Campus Representative from each university and connect these students with the Zcash Türkiye community. We also plan to organize an online event within 30 days after the tour to keep students engaged and continue building the community. > > > \### Proposed Problem > > A significant portion of university students in Türkiye are familiar with cryptocurrencies mainly through exchanges, price movements, and investment. Financial privacy, shielded transactions, and the everyday use cases of Zcash are much less understood. > > Due to some misconceptions that have developed around privacy-focused cryptocurrencies over the years, reaching students in university environments has also been challenging. > > There is also an important difference between a student listening to a presentation about a blockchain project and actually using that project. > > For us, the number of students attending an event is not the only measure of success. We want students to actually experience Zcash and complete their first shielded transactions. > > Additionally, since we will be engaging with university blockchain clubs at every event, we want to connect with young entrepreneurs and developers and help bring them into the Zcash ecosystem. > > > \### Proposed Solution > > We plan to bring Zcash directly to university campuses by working together with existing blockchain clubs at the universities. > > Each event will include a Zcash 101 presentation, covering financial privacy, shielded transactions, Zodl wallet setup, and basic wallet security. > > Students who set up their wallets will receive a small amount of ZEC as an incentive to complete their first shielded transaction. > > The events will conclude with a quiz and networking session. > > We will also provide more detailed information about the Zcash ecosystem, including grant models, developer opportunities, and other ways students can get involved in the ecosystem. > > After each event, we will select one Campus Representative from each university and maintain ongoing communication with them. > > In this way, rather than organizing one-time events, we aim to build long-term connections with university communities. > > > \### Solution Format > > The project will consist of in-person university events and online community follow-up after the events. > > \*\*Planned outcomes:\*\* > > \* In-person events at 10 universities > \* Field activities across 6 cities > \* Reaching approximately 915 students > \* Approximately 700 Zodl wallet setups > \* At least 550 shielded transactions > \* 10 Zcash Campus Representatives > \* An online event one month after the tour > \* Photo and video content from the events > \* An event report, photos, and videos shared on the forum within 3 days after each event > \* A comprehensive results and measurement report at the end of the tour > > > \### Dependencies > > The most important dependency of the project is our collaboration with blockchain and technology clubs at universities. > > The clubs will support us with event venues, student outreach, and local organization. The Zcash Türkiye team will be responsible for the content, on-site operations, technical support, ZEC incentives, and event materials. > > > > > > \### Technical Approach > > We will demonstrate Zcash technology and its latest developments through hands-on activities. > > On the technical side, students will set up Zodl wallets on their own devices and complete shielded transactions themselves. > > Students will also be introduced to seed phrase security, wallet security, and the basic principles of shielded transactions. > > We will track onboarding results on an event-by-event basis. The number of participants, wallet setups, and shielded transactions will be reported at the end of the project. Within 3 days after each university event, all metrics related to that university will be published. > > > \### Upstream Merge Opportunities > > N/A > > \### Hardware/Software Costs (USD) > > 0 > > \### Hardware/Software Justification > > N/A > > \### Service Costs (USD) > > 21500 > > \### Service Costs Justification > > \*\*Transportation — $3000\*\* > > Intercity transportation, vehicle, fuel, and other necessary travel expenses for the approximately 3,360 km route. > > The planned route is Istanbul → Kayseri → Elazığ → Muş → Van. The order of the route may change depending on the dates and the availability of the universities. > > One event is planned per day. However, during the eastern part of the tour, we may need to leave one day between some events. We do not want to put the schedule at risk due to weather conditions. > > \### Accommodation $3500 > > Accommodation expenses for the three-person team during approximately 15 days of field travel. > > The initial plan is to hold events at 10 different universities over 10 days. However, during travel to the eastern provinces, we may leave one day between some events to account for travel and weather conditions. > > \*\*Zcash Onboarding Incentives — $4,500\*\* > > ZEC incentives will be provided to students to enable them to complete their first shielded transactions, along with rewards for quizzes held during the events. > > 700 × $5 ZEC onboarding incentives: $3,500 > Quiz rewards: $1000 > Total: $4,500 > > All onboarding incentives will be directly tied to verifiable wallet setups and will be distributed only to students who complete the required onboarding process. > > \*\*Merch & Visibility — $6500\*\* > > Zcash T-shirts, stickers, roll-ups, keychains, hats, name badges, and other visibility materials to be used at universities. > > These materials will help keep Zcash visible among students after the events and create a physical Zcash presence on university campuses. > > 250 T-shirts + printing: $2,500–3,000 > 100 keychains: $800–1,000 > 200 hats + printing: ~$1,400-1800 > Name badges: ~$200 > Stickers: ~$300 > Roll-ups: ~$250 > > Estimated total: $6500 > > All merchandise and printed materials will be ordered in bulk to obtain the most competitive pricing available. > > \### Operations and Coordination — $4000 > > This budget will be used to support pre- and post-event coordination with universities, as well as the local organization of the events. > > It will cover small organizational support for university clubs and food and refreshments for participants at the events. It will also serve as a small operational buffer for unexpected or minor expenses that may arise during the travel and event process. > > > > > \### Compensation Costs (USD) > > $5,500 > > \### Compensation Costs Justification > > A three-person team will be actively involved throughout the entire university tour. > > \*\*Team responsibilities include:\*\* > > \* Pre-event coordination with universities > \* Travel and field organization > \* Event setup and execution > \* Student onboarding > \* Zodl wallet setup support > \* Shielded transaction support > \* Preparation of photo and video content > \* Post-event reporting > \* Communication with Campus Representatives > \* And other related project activities > > The total amount of \*\*$5,500\*\* is the team compensation for the fieldwork period, as well as the preparation and follow-up work carried out throughout the project. > > > \### Total Budget (USD) > > 27000 > > \### Previous Funding > > Yes > > \### Previous Funding Details > > Zcash Türkiye has previously received funding for ongoing community activities and local ecosystem initiatives. > > This proposal is for a separate, one-time university tour project and is not a continuation of the previous funding. The university tour has its own budget, timeline, deliverables, and reporting structure. > > While the previous funding supported ongoing community activities, this proposal focuses specifically on reaching university students, onboarding new Zcash users, supporting shielded transactions, and establishing Zcash Campus Representatives. > > > \### Other Funding Sources > > No > > \### Other Funding Sources Details > > n/a > > \### Implementation Risks > > The main implementation risks are university event schedules, weather conditions, transportation delays, and differences in student attendance between events. > > Since the tour includes several eastern provinces, weather conditions during the planned period may affect travel times. To reduce this risk, the schedule will remain flexible, and additional travel time may be added between some events. > > Another risk is that students may install their wallets without completing their first shielded transaction. To reduce this risk, the team will provide hands-on onboarding support during the events and track completed shielded transactions as one of the project's key metrics. > > > \### Potential Side Effects > > The project may generate interest in Zcash beyond the planned events, which could lead to additional students or university groups contacting the team after the tour. > > Some students may initially associate Zcash primarily with cryptocurrency prices or trading. To reduce this, the events will focus on financial privacy, the Zcash blockchain, real-world use cases, wallet security, and the practical use of shielded transactions rather than price speculation or investment. > > > \### Success Metrics > > The project will be evaluated based on measurable outcomes achieved during the university tour. > > \* Events held at 10 universities > \* Approximately 915 students reached > \* 700 Zodl wallet setups > \* At least 550 completed shielded transactions > \* 10 Zcash Campus Representatives established > \* Ongoing communication with Campus Representatives and planning of follow-up events > \* Event photos and videos collected for each university > \* A forum update published within 3 days after each event > \* A comprehensive final project report documenting results, lessons learned, and follow-up activities > > The team will regularly track attendance, wallet setups, shielded transactions, and Campus Representative participation throughout the project. > > > \### Startup Funding (USD) > > 27000 > > \### Startup Funding Justification > > The full $27,000 is requested at the beginning of the project because several major expenses need to be covered before and during the fieldwork period. > > These include transportation planning, accommodation bookings, merchandise and printed materials, university coordination, onboarding incentives, and other event-related expenses. > > Having the full project budget available at the start will allow the team to confirm university dates, purchase materials in bulk, arrange transportation and accommodation, and begin the tour without delays. > > All expenses will be tracked throughout the project and included in the final project report. > > > \### Milestone Details > > \`\`\`milestones.yaml > 1. \*\*Milestone: 1\*\* > 2. \*\*Amount (USD): 0\*\* > 3. \*\*Expected Completion Date: October 25, 2026\*\* > > \*\*Reporting:\*\* Each event will be reported in the forum thread within 3 days after the event takes place. A final report covering the entire university tour is planned to be published on \*\*November 25, 2026\*\*. > \`\`\` > > \### Supporting Documents > > \`\`\`files.yaml > https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zcash-turkiye-rlay-hub-event/56562/2 > https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zcash-marketing-at-istanbul-blockchain-week-community-activation/55271/9 > https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/istanbul-blockchain-week-report-turkiye/51568 > \`\`\` We want to start a project that is both exciting and experimental for us. As Zcash Türkiye, we are taking the first step toward a university-focused tour across Türkiye. In this first phase, we plan to visit 10 universities, meet students directly, give them the opportunity to experience Zcash themselves, and lay the foundations for a long-term Zcash community at universities. So far, we have contacted the blockchain and technology clubs at 28 universities, and the response has been very positive. We now want to start with a 10-university pilot tour and use what we learn from this experience to build a broader university network. All events will be organized in collaboration with the official blockchain clubs of the universities, and the events will take place directly on university campuses. This will allow us to introduce Zcash to students in their own university environment and connect directly with existing student communities. The events will not be limited to a presentation about Zcash. We will talk about financial privacy, shielded transactions, and the everyday use cases of Zcash, while also helping students set up their own Zodl wallets and complete their first shielded transactions. We believe this project can introduce many new people interested in blockchain to the Zcash ecosystem and, over time, bring new people into the community who can contribute to the ecosystem in different ways. The initial schedule is planned from the second week of October through the third week of November. Final event dates and the order of the route will be shaped based on the status of the proposal. We would be happy to hear your feedback, suggestions, and especially your ideas on how we can make this first pilot phase even better.