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This proposal seeks support for Berk Sohtorik to host a series of Stellar‑focused educational and community events across multiple regions in Türkiye — in collaboration with local initiatives in more than three cities.These events will bring Stellar’s fast, low‑cost, and energy‑efficient blockchain to new audiences in their own language, combining developer onboarding, Stellar Ambassador collaboration, and translated local‑language sessions for maximum accessibility. <h2>👤 About Berk Sohtorik</h2>Berk Sohtorik is President of Hasat Cooperative, a legally registered multi-stakeholder cooperative in İzmir, Turkiye, and co-founder and an active contributor to EarthistDAO. Through EarthistDAO, Berk helps operate a validator node on Regen Network, demonstrating his commitment to decentralized governance and regenerative blockchain ecosystems.His track record includes:<ul><li>Leading regenerative initiatives through Hasat Cooperative and EarthistDAO</li><li>Coordinating community responses during crisis situations</li><li>Building bridges between technology and regenerative practices</li><li>Facilitating cross-cultural collaborations in the blockchain space</li><li>Skilled in designing place‑based events that merge technology, culture, and ecological regeneration.</li></ul> <h2>🌍 Target Audience</h2><ul><li>Local developers interested in blockchain payment solutions</li><li>Cooperative leaders and social entrepreneurs</li><li>Regenerative agriculture practitioners seeking payment infrastructure</li><li>Community organizers working on financial inclusion</li><li>Students and researchers in emerging tech ecosystems</li></ul> <h3>Geographic Scope</h3>The program will take place across more than three cities in Türkiye — for example:<ul><li>Istanbul — urban innovation and tech developer communities.</li><li>Ankara — universities, public sector, and civic innovators.</li><li>Izmir — coastal entrepreneurial hubs and creative tech communities.</li><li>Additional cities based on partnership opportunities with local collaborating initiatives.</li></ul><h3>Expected Outcomes</h3><ul><li>100+ new Stellar wallets created in Türkiye.</li><li>5+ prototype projects integrating Stellar tools.</li><li>Expanded Stellar Ambassador network via localized events.</li><li>Documented multilingual playbook for replication in other regions.</li><li>Berk positioned as a candidate for the Stellar Ambassador Program.</li></ul> <h2>🤝 Collaboration Framework</h2>Lead Organization: Hasat Cooperative Supporting Network: EarthistDAO ecosystem Technical Partners: Stellar Ambassadors and developer community Local Partners: Regional tech communities, universities, and cooperative networks <h2>Key Features</h2><ul><li>Stellar Ambassador &amp; Developer Integration: Each event will feature presentations by official Stellar Ambassadors and experienced developers, providing both technical depth and ecosystem insights</li><li>Multilingual Approach: All sessions will be conducted in local languages with translated materials to ensure accessibility</li><li>Hands-on Learning: Live wallet creation, peer-to-peer transactions, and practical Stellar tool demonstrations</li><li>Regenerative Focus: Showcasing Stellar's potential for cooperative payments, cross-border remittances, and transparent funding for ecological projects</li></ul> <h2>🎯 Alignment with Stellar Ecosystem</h2>This proposal directly supports Stellar's mission of global financial access by:<ul><li>Expanding geographic reach into underserved emerging markets</li><li>Building developer capacity in regions with growing tech ecosystems</li><li>Demonstrating real-world applications for regenerative and cooperative finance</li><li>Creating sustainable community networks for ongoing Stellar adoption</li><li>Providing multilingual resources for broader accessibility</li></ul> <h2>🗓 Timeline</h2><ul><li>August 2025: Event planning and partnership confirmation</li><li>September 2025: First two educational workshops (Turkiye)</li><li>October 2025: Other education workshops</li><li>November 2025: Documentation and community follow-up</li></ul> <h2>🌱 Long-term Vision</h2>These events will lay the foundation for ongoing Stellar adoption in emerging regions, creating a network of educated users, developers, and community leaders who can continue spreading Stellar's benefits for financial inclusion and regenerative finance.Through Hasat Cooperative's legal structure and EarthistDAO's decentralized governance experience, this initiative bridges traditional cooperative principles with cutting-edge blockchain technology, demonstrating how Stellar can serve community-driven financial systems. Ready to bring Stellar to new communities through education, translation, and hands-on experience.

Stellar Educational & Community Events with Berk Sohto
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Stellar Educational & Community Events with Berk Sohto
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