> ## Documentation Index
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# FAQ: Hackathons

> Frequently asked questions about hackathons on Boundless.

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  <Accordion title="What is a Boundless hackathon?">
    A time-boxed event where participants build projects and compete for prizes. Prizes are held in escrow and released to winners. Some events have [post-event milestones](/contributors/hackathons/post-event-milestones) for extra payouts.
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  <Accordion title="Can I participate as a team?">
    Yes, when the event allows it. See [Form a hackathon team](/contributors/hackathons/form-a-team) and [Participating](/contributors/hackathons/join-and-submit).
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  <Accordion title="How are winners chosen?">
    Organizers set up a [judging system](/contributors/hackathons/tracks-prizes-judging) with criteria and judges. Submissions are scored and ranked; top projects win according to the prize structure.
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  <Accordion title="What are post-event milestones?">
    Optional follow-up deliverables (e.g., mainnet deployment) that winners can complete after the hackathon to unlock additional payouts. See [Post-event milestones](/contributors/hackathons/post-event-milestones).
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  <Accordion title="How do I organize a hackathon?">
    See [Organizing](/organizers/host-a-hackathon). You’ll create the event, set prizes in escrow, configure judging, and optionally add post-event milestones.
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