CRYPTIST

Cryptist 2025 – Istanbul’s Biggest Zero-Knowledge (ZK) Event

About the Event & Organizer

Cryptst is Istanbul’s premier day long community summit dedicated to zero knowledge (ZK) cryptography, bringing together both local Turkish developers and leading international figures in the ZK space. Hosted at the historic Grand Pera Emek Sahnesi on September 1, 2025, as part of Istanbul’s Builders Week, the event offers a rich mix of deep dive talks, technical workshops, and panel discussions on everything from Stark provers and zkEVM architectures to privacy preserving protocols and tooling. A vibrant hub for networking and knowledge-sharing, Cryptist fosters collaborations, spotlights cutting-edge ZK research, and reinforces Istanbul’s growing role as a global zero-knowledge development center

Previous events saw hundreds of attendees, over 10 expert speakers, and top blockchain companies as sponsors. The event is hosted by the Cryptist team, who are dedicated to growing the ZK developer community in Turkey and beyond.

Speakers, KOLs & Founders

Cryptist invites some of the best minds in the zero-knowledge space. Past speakers have included: Emre Tekialp from O(1) Labs, Toghrul Maharramov from Scroll, Anthony Diprinzio from Aleo, and Kaan Uzdoan from the Ethereum Community. Expect a similar top-level speaker lineup in 2025, with experts, founders, and KOLs from both global and Turkish ZK communities.

Sponsors & Exhibitors

The event is supported by leading ZK companies and projects. In the past, sponsors included: Scroll, Aleo, Ethereum Foundation, and Panther Protocol

At Cryptist 2025, you’ll see live demos, sponsor talks, and interactive booths where companies share their latest tools and technologies.

Why Attend Cryptist 2025?

Learn about zero-knowledge tech like ZK proofs, rollups, and privacy tools

Meet top builders, researchers, and founders in the ZK space

Enjoy a focused, one-day event in the beautiful city of Istanbul

Get involved in the ZK movement, helping make Istanbul a key global hub for ZK developers

Great for everyone – whether you’re a student, beginner, or expert, there’s something for you

What to Expect

Talks and demos from big ZK teams like Scroll, O(1), and Aleo

Networking spaces to meet other developers and learn together

Hands-on sessions and workshops to build and test your ideas

Exciting announcements – maybe even new ZK tools or protocol updates

Community insights – find out who’s building, hiring, or launching projects in the ZK space

In Summary

Cryptist 2025 is a must-attend event if you're interested in privacy, cryptography, or scaling Blockchain Technology with zero-knowledge proofs. It’s a one-day, high-energy event in Istanbul where the ZK community comes together to learn, build, and connect. For more Crypto Events in Istanbul, visit our website, Coin Gabbar.