Proving the impossible.
> Founder & CEO of Noether · B.Sc. Mathematics @ METU
About Me
I'm the Founder & CEO of Noether, building the first decentralized perpetual futures exchange on Stellar's Soroban, backed by the Stellar Community Fund. I'm also a Mathematics undergraduate at METU and a TÜBİTAK Scholar — abstract algebra, number theory, and cryptography are the foundation for what I build. I've shipped code from hackathons across Turkey, Switzerland, and France, turning research-grade ideas into working protocols.
Building Noether
// the first perpetual DEX on Stellar
From SDEX to Soroban PERPs. Noether is the first decentralized perpetual futures exchange built natively on Stellar's Soroban smart contract platform. No perpetual DEX existed on Stellar — we're building it from scratch. 5 Soroban smart contracts, a Next.js 14 frontend, and an autonomous keeper bot powering trustless leveraged trading.
System reboot complete.
— Noether (@Noetherdex) March 30, 2026
Grant: $86,200.
Mission: The first perpetual DEX on Stellar.
Backed by @StellarOrg @BuildOnStellar pic.twitter.com/CcPcrXyZuB
Selected Achievements
// recognition for building in web3
Stellar Community Fund #41
Noether — First Perpetual DEX on Stellar
Selected to build the first decentralized perpetual futures exchange on Stellar's Soroban. From SDEX to Soroban PERPs — filling a gap that no project on Stellar had addressed.
View SubmissionBest Blockchain Real-Life Use Case
ETHIstanbul 2024
Built a rental-market dApp completely solo—from concept through implementation to pitch. Demonstrated practical ZKP applications for privacy-preserving tenant verification.
View on LinkedInHive: Encrypted Messaging on Sui
SUI × BSA Hackathon @ EPFL Lausanne
Co-built an encrypted messaging application leveraging Sui's unique object model. Designed protocol logic for end-to-end encryption with seamless user experience.
View on LinkedInMoneX: QR-Based Merchant Payments
Monad Blitz Hackathon — Turkey
Developed a QR-based merchant payment prototype optimized for gas-efficient flows on Monad L1. Bridged Web2 UX familiarity with Web3 infrastructure.
View on LinkedInWhat I've Built
// privacy-preserving protocols & dApps
ZKP-Estate
Privacy-Preserving Rental dApp
Platform enabling tenants to prove financial eligibility without revealing sensitive data. Uses Zero-Knowledge Proofs and TLSNotary-style attestations.
Hive
Encrypted Messaging on Sui
Secure, decentralized messaging prototype using Sui's unique object model. Protocol logic designed for privacy and seamless UX.
View PostMoneX
QR Payments on Monad
Merchant payment flow bridging Web2 ease with Web3 infrastructure. Optimized for low-latency transactions on Monad testnet.
FlySure
Decentralized Flight Insurance
Automates insurance payouts through smart contracts and Chainlink oracles. NFT-based policies for transparent, trustless coverage.
View SourceApogee
Stellar Hackathon Project
Built at the Istanbul Stellar Hackathon. Exploring decentralized financial primitives on the Stellar network.
Foundary
Build_ on Sui Hackathon
Hackathon project leveraging the Sui blockchain's unique object-centric model for novel on-chain interactions.
View SourceOn-Chain History
// academic & building journey
2025 — Present
Founder & CEO
@ Noether — First Perpetual DEX on Stellar
Building the first decentralized perpetual futures exchange on Stellar's Soroban. Leading smart-contract architecture, protocol design, and a team of 4.
2023 — Present
B.Sc. Mathematics
@ Middle East Technical University (METU)
TÜBİTAK Scholar. Focusing on Abstract Algebra, Number Theory, and their applications to modern cryptographic protocols. Building at the intersection of pure math and blockchain.
2024 — Present
ZK & Blockchain Developer
@ Independent
Researching Zero-Knowledge Proofs, developing privacy-preserving dApps, and contributing to the decentralized ecosystem through hackathons and open-source work.
2024 — Present
Hackathon Builder
@ ETHIstanbul, EPFL, Monad
3 hackathon awards across Turkey and Switzerland. Building practical applications that demonstrate real-world use cases for blockchain and ZK technology.