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Description: What if the most exciting hackathon of the year didn’t care whether you could code in 10 languages—and instead just wanted to see if you could build something awesome, fast? That’s...

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# Inside the World’s Largest Hackathon: Why Everyone’s Talking About Bolt.new

By Matt · Jun 18, 2025

What if the most exciting hackathon of the year didn’t care whether you could code in 10 languages—and instead just wanted to see if you could build something awesome, fast? That’s exactly what’s happening right now with the Bolt.new Hackathon, an online global event that’s breaking records with over $1 million in cash and perks on the table.

Whether you're a seasoned developer, a creative entrepreneur, or someone with a big idea but no technical background, Bolt.new was designed for you. Their philosophy? "Build fast. Ship faster." And this hackathon is the perfect excuse to do exactly that.

## What Is Bolt.new?

Bolt.new is a lightning-fast platform for building full-stack apps with real-time previews, zero setup, and deploy-ready builds. Created by the team behind StackBlitz, it combines the best of AI-assisted coding with intuitive developer ergonomics to help you go from idea to live product in hours, not weeks. You don’t have to be a full-time developer to use it. In fact, the hackathon welcomes "vibe coders"—creative tinkerers, marketers, product folks, and dreamers who just want to launch.

## The Hackathon: Key Details

- 📅 Deadline: June 30, 2025 at 2 PM PDT
- 🌏 Global & Online: Anyone 18+ from most countries can enter
- 🌟 $1M+ in Prizes: Top winners can take home up to $100,000
- 📁 Challenge Tracks: Voice AI, Blockchain, Custom Domains, Silly Projects & more
- 🎥 Deliverables: Public app + short video demo + Devpost submission

## What Are Judges Looking For?

To win, your project should score high across four areas:

1. Impact — Does it solve a real problem or have viral potential?
2. Originality — Is the idea fresh, bold, or surprisingly creative?
3. Technical Execution — Is it well built using Bolt.new?
4. Design & UX — Is it easy and delightful to use?

No need to reinvent the wheel—just build something people actually want to use, and make it beautiful.

## Why You Should Join (Even If You Don't Win)

- ✅ Build in public and get exposure for your project
- ✅ Meet a global community of builders and creators
- ✅ Win tools, credits, monitors, and cash that help you keep building
- ✅ Launch that app idea you've been sitting on

This isn’t just a hackathon. It’s a gateway into the future of fast, no-barrier product development.

## Ready to Jump In?

There’s still time to start something bold. Whether you’re hacking on a weekend or jamming out a dream startup, this is your sign to go for it. 🚀 Start building today at Bolt.new 🏠 Submit your project via Devpost here The world is watching. Make something great.