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.