> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.boundlessfi.xyz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Hackathons overview

> Introduction to hackathons on Boundless build, compete, and ship with clear judging and milestones.

> **TL;DR:** Hackathons are time-boxed events where you build, submit, and compete for prizes. Prizes are in escrow; winners get paid. Some events have post-event milestones for extra payouts. Find them at [boundlessfi.xyz/hackathons](https://www.boundlessfi.xyz/hackathons).

## What you'll learn

* What a Boundless hackathon is and how prizes work
* How to participate or organize
* How judging and post-event milestones work

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## Hackathons on Boundless

Hackathons on Boundless are time-boxed events where participants build projects, compete for prizes, and can receive post-event milestone payouts. Funds are held in [on-chain escrow](/concepts/escrow-and-human-review).

## Key concepts

* **Participating** Joining as a builder or team. See [Participating](/contributors/hackathons/join-and-submit).
* **Organizing** Running an event. See [Organizing](/organizers/host-a-hackathon).
* **Judging system** How submissions are scored and winners chosen. See [Judging system](/contributors/hackathons/tracks-prizes-judging).
* **Post-event milestones** Optional follow-up work and payouts after the hackathon. See [Post-event milestones](/contributors/hackathons/post-event-milestones).

## For participants

* [Form a team](/contributors/hackathons/form-a-team) (optional).
* [Participating](/contributors/hackathons/join-and-submit): register, build, submit before the deadline.
* Understand [judging](/contributors/hackathons/tracks-prizes-judging) and [post-event milestones](/contributors/hackathons/post-event-milestones).

## For organizers

* [Organizing](/organizers/host-a-hackathon): set dates, rules, and prizes.
* Configure the [judging system](/contributors/hackathons/tracks-prizes-judging) and [post-event milestones](/contributors/hackathons/post-event-milestones).

## Next steps

* [Participating](/contributors/hackathons/join-and-submit)
* [Organizing](/organizers/host-a-hackathon)
* [Judging system](/contributors/hackathons/tracks-prizes-judging)
* [Post-event milestones](/contributors/hackathons/post-event-milestones)

## Need help?

* **Platform:** [Boundless](https://www.boundlessfi.xyz) ([hackathons](https://www.boundlessfi.xyz/hackathons))
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