📜 Official Competition Rules

  1. Strict Slide Deck Compliance: Teams failing to upload a valid .pptx file matching all 5 mandatory technical slide requirements will be awarded a zero for the presentation category and disqualified from winning overall prizes.

  2. Original Sprint Work: All integration code and slide visualizations submitted must be created during the 6-hour sprint window.

  3. Strict Hardware Constraints: Running nodes must operate within a maximum resource footprint of 512MB RAM and 0.5 vCPU (enforced by the test runner Docker container).

  4. No External Network Dependencies: Applications must function entirely offline. If your system drops connections because it cannot reach an external DNS, server, or cloud API, it fails the audit.

📊 Comprehensive Judging & Scoring Formula $$\text{Total Score} = 0.35 \cdot (\text{Mesh Resiliency}) + 0.30 \cdot (\text{Technical Deck Execution}) + 0.25 \cdot (\text{CRDT State Convergence}) + 0.10 \cdot (\text{Memory Footprint Optimization})$$
Dimension Weight Pass Criteria Disqualification Trigger
Mesh Resiliency 35% Zero state loss across 80% artificial radio drop. Uses TCP/IP, cellular sockets, or external network APIs.
Technical PPT Execution 30% All 5 required slides present with exact mathematical formulas, byte offsets, and live telemetry data. Missing slides, marketing fluff, or unverified performance claims.
CRDT State Convergence 25% Reconciles 3+ disconnected mesh subnets within $\le 5\text{ s}$ using vector clocks. Unresolved state forks or allowed double-spend transactions.
Memory Optimization 10% Peak node memory overhead stays below $45\text{ MB}$. Triggers Out-Of-Memory (OOM) panic during execution.
🤝 Code of Conduct

All participants, mentors, judges, and staff are required to agree with the following code of conduct. Organizers will enforce this code throughout the event.

  • Inclusivity & Respect: We are dedicated to providing a harassment-free hackathon experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion.

  • Zero Tolerance for Harassment: Harassment of participants in any form will not be tolerated.

  • Fair Play & Mathematical Honesty: Any attempt to spoof telemetry data on presentation slides or game the automated judging harness will result in immediate disqualification.

  • Reporting: If you have any concerns during the sprint, please contact an organizer immediately.