Eliza Hackathon Deadline Extended to February 14th
Eliza Hackathon Deadline Extended to February 14th
🚀 Last Call for $250k Hack
The Eliza Hackathon has extended its deadline to February 14th due to growing developer participation. This event offers:
- $250,000 prize pool
- Direct mentorship from Eliza's top contributors
- Comprehensive support through dedicated Hackathon Hub
The extension provides developers additional time to refine their projects and join what's becoming the largest Eliza hackathon to date.
Resources available at:
- Event registration: lu.ma/Agent-hack
- Hackathon Hub: bibliodao.notion.site/hackathon-criteria
Come participate in the biggest Eliza-focused hackathon, featuring: - $250k prize pool - Mentorship from Eliza top contributors And to help you get started, here’s the dedicated Hackathon Hub: bibliodao.notion.site/hackathon-crit… You still have until 31 January to cook 🫵
As more devs join and build amazing projects, we’re extending the Eliza Hackathon deadline to Feb. 14th. This is your unique opportunity to join the largest Eliza hackathon ever and receive direct mentorship from Eliza's top contributors. Don’t sleep 👇 lu.ma/Agent-hack
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