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About the Hackathon

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Technologies & Themes

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Everything You Need to Know

Jump to What You Need

Software Prizes

Cash Prizes

Browse Reports

About the Hackathon

What is Proof of Usefulness?

Who can participate?

When does the hackathon take place?

Prize Distribution

What prizes can I win?

Are there participation rewards?

How is prize distribution determined?

Can I win multiple prizes?

Submissions

How do I submit my project?

What information do I need to provide?

Can I submit multiple projects?

What if my project is brand new with no users yet?

How long does it take to get my score?

Is my submission public?

Scoring & Evaluation

How does the scoring algorithm work?

What makes a valid submission?

Technologies & Themes

What technologies should I use?

Is there a theme or specific challenge?

How do tags work?

Support & Resources

What if I need help or have questions?

Where can I see example submissions?

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