Introducing the World's Largest Hackathon

Some weeks back an email popped in my mailbox about this “World’s Largest Hackathon” by Devpost, and that got me intrigued enough. Officially, the Kickoff party took place in San Francisco on May 7th, 2025. The hackathon itself begins on May 30th, 2025, lasting for a whole month.

“We’re standing at the precipice of a once-in-a-generation shift. The rules have changed. The playing field has been leveled. For the first time in history, anyone with an idea can build it without the traditional software developer skillset.”

“Bolt.new has shattered the barriers between imagination and creation. Describe what you want to build, and watch as AI transforms your vision into reality — no coding required.” — Devpost.com

So, what is this “World’s Largest Hackathon” all about?

Simple! In one sentence, Build with AI for a shot at some of the $1M+ in prizes.

What does this all mean? Let me start by answering:

“What is Bolt.new?”

Bolt.new is an AI-powered platform that enables users to build full-stack web and mobile applications by simply describing what they want to create, eliminating the need for traditional coding. This approach, often referred to as “vibe coding”, allows individuals to transform ideas into functional applications through natural language prompts.

In conjunction with this platform, Bolt.new is hosting the World’s Largest Hackathon, a global event running from May 30 to June 30, 2025, offering over $1 million in prizes. The hackathon is designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of coding experience, emphasizing creativity and innovation.

What’s the deets?

• Event Dates: May 30 - June 30, 2025

• Location: Online, with optional local meetups.

• Participation: Open to individuals above the legal age of majority in their country of residence.

• Prizes: Over $1 million in cash

• Platform: Projects are built and deployed on Bolt.new

• Registration: Open now at hackathon.dev.

Who Should Participate?

• Individuals with innovative ideas seeking to bring them to life using AI

• Entrepreneurs looking to prototype new products

• Students and beginners interested in exploring AI-driven development

• Creators aiming to build applications without traditional coding.

How to Get Started?

1. Register: Sign up for the hackathon at hackathon.dev.

2. Explore Bolt.new: Familiarize yourself with the platform by visiting bolt.new.

3. Join Local Events: Participate in community-led events through River to collaborate and gain insights.

4. Build Your App: Use natural language prompts to create and deploy your application on Bolt.new.

This hackathon presents a unique opportunity to engage with AI technology, develop innovative applications, and compete for substantial prizes, all without the need for traditional coding skills.

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