Turkish cultural center to create blockchain-based public service solutions

The Turkish city of Konya is not the most
famous place when it comes to technology, and especially not when it comes to
emerging technologies — yet. The city, best known for being the country’s major
cultural center, offers rich history, as well as a lot to see. However, it also
decided to create its own Science and Technology Valley, under the guidance of
the Konya Science Center.

Its focus seems to be on blockchain
technology, and how it can be applied to municipal services. The plans were
originally revealed on January 16th, by Konya
Metropolitan Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay. The mayor decided to propose the idea
during a smart city congress in Ankara. The project would also create a City
Coin, as well as an entire financial ecosystem around it.

The project is also specially focused on
social programs, according to details shared by Dr. Ali Osman Çıbıkdiken, who
acts as the head of the Konya Science and Technology Valley. Its goal is to
allow local governments to manage…