ZuKaş 2026

ZuKaş 2026 is a 16-day pop-up residency taking place from September 4 to 19, 2026, in Kaş, a coastal town on Turkey's Lycian shore. As part of the broader Zuzalu network of pop-up cities, ZuKaş brings together builders, researchers, and cryptographers to live and work together while experimenting with new models of governance. The location is symbolic: the ancient Lycian League, based in this region, is widely regarded by historians as one of the earliest proportional-representation systems in human history, making Kaş a fitting backdrop for discussions on quadratic voting, decentralized coordination, and onchain community-building.

The event targets Web3 builders, governance researchers, cryptographers, and digital nomads interested in experimental living and collective decision-making systems. Attendees should expect a mix of workshops, co-working sessions, and informal discussions rather than a traditional conference format, with an emphasis on hands-on prototyping of governance tools. Because ZuKaş builds on an active Web3 community in Kaş dating back to 2021, participants gain access to an established local network alongside the broader Zuzalu ecosystem, making it a compelling destination for those seeking to shape the next generation of onchain governance while living in a historically and naturally significant setting.