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Beginner’s Paradise offers more than $880 in prizes across ten categories. Whether you build the most ambitious project, the most polished app, or the community favorite, there is a prize track designed for your strengths.

$220 cash | 1 year .xyz domain | 2 years DevSwarm Pro

The top overall project as determined by the judges.

$220 cash | 1 year .xyz domain | 1 year DevSwarm Pro

Awarded to the boldest, most daring idea that pushes boundaries.

$120 cash | 1 year .xyz domain | 1 year DevSwarm Pro

Given to the most innovative and original concept.

$120 cash | 1 year .xyz domain | 1 year DevSwarm Pro

For the most impressive web or mobile application experience.

$120 cash | 1 year .xyz domain | 1 year DevSwarm Pro

Recognizes outstanding visual design and user interface craft.

$20 cash | 1 year .xyz domain | Certificate

For solving a difficult technical problem or implementing advanced engineering.

$20 cash | 1 year .xyz domain | Certificate

Celebrates the hacker who showed the most growth throughout the hackathon.

$20 cash | 1 year .xyz domain | Certificate

For a project that feels complete, bug-free, and ready for users.

$20 cash | 1 year .xyz domain | Certificate

Chosen by the FirstCommit community through a public vote.

Certificate

Every participant who submits a valid project receives a certificate of participation.

.xyz domains are free for the first year. Renewal after that period is the domain owner’s responsibility.
There are many categories, which means multiple ways to win. Even if you are new to hacking, you can compete for Biggest Learning Journey, Best Design, or Most Polished Project.
Prizes are made possible by our amazing sponsors:
  • .xyz Domains — free domain names for every major winner
  • DevSwarm — Pro credits to power your development workflow
To claim your DevSwarm credits, join the FirstCommit Discord and visit the #sponsor-info channel for redemption instructions.