The ACM Hackathon is live, with $30,000 in rewards available for builders who launch tokenized agents and prompts on the Swarms Marketplace. The hackathon runs from May 6, 2026 through May 27, 2026. To qualify, builders must use Frenzy Mode, tokenize their submission, and publish it for sale on the marketplace. Rewards will be distributed in Solana, $SWARMS, and USDC. Launch your tokenized prompt or agentDocumentation Index
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Overview
The ACM Hackathon is designed for builders creating useful, market-ready agents and prompts. Submissions should solve practical problems, be easy for buyers to understand, and show clear value in real-world workflows. Eligible submissions must be tokenized through Frenzy Mode and listed for sale on the Swarms Marketplace before the hackathon ends.Hackathon Details
- Reward pool: $30,000
- Start date: May 6, 2026
- End date: May 27, 2026
- Reward currencies: Solana, $SWARMS, and USDC
- Eligible submissions: Tokenized agents and tokenized prompts published for sale on the Swarms Marketplace
- Launch page: https://swarms.world/launch?type=prompt&model=tokenized&frenzy=true
Rewards Overview
The ACM Hackathon reward pool is split between top-performing builders and active marketplace participants. Half of the prize pool, $15,000, is allocated to the top three winners based on the performance, quality, and impact of their submissions:- 1st place: $7,500
- 2nd place: $4,500
- 3rd place: $3,000
How to Participate
- Build an agent or prompt with clear real-world utility.
- Enable Frenzy Mode during launch to tokenize your submission.
- Publish the tokenized agent or prompt on the Swarms Marketplace.
- List it for sale before May 27, 2026 to qualify for rewards.
What to Build
You can submit any agent or prompt that delivers clear utility. Strong submissions may focus on:- Finance and market analysis
- Business automation
- Research and data synthesis
- Creative production
- Developer tools
- Operations and productivity
- Customer support
- Sales and marketing workflows
Winner Criteria
Top winners will be selected based on the quality, utility, adoption, and market performance of their tokenized agents or prompts. Successful submissions should be useful, well-described, easy to evaluate, and clearly positioned for marketplace buyers.FAQ
Where can I get support?
Where can I get support?
24/7 support is available at swarms.world/support.
How can I connect with the Swarms team and other builders?
How can I connect with the Swarms team and other builders?
Join the Swarms Discord for real-time communication: https://discord.gg/VK9jp9sXwJ
How are rewards distributed?
How are rewards distributed?
Rewards are sent directly to the creator addresses associated with eligible tokenized submissions.
When does the hackathon end?
When does the hackathon end?
The hackathon ends on May 27, 2026.
What can I build?
What can I build?
You can build any agent or prompt with real-world utility, including tools for finance, automation, research, creative work, operations, analytics, or developer productivity.
Do I need to tokenize my agent?
Do I need to tokenize my agent?
Yes. Tokenization through Frenzy Mode is required to qualify for rewards.
Do I need to list it for sale?
Do I need to list it for sale?
Yes. Your agent or prompt must be published and available for sale on the Swarms Marketplace.
What determines the winners?
What determines the winners?
Winners are determined by the quality, utility, adoption, impact, and market performance of each eligible submission.
Can I submit multiple agents?
Can I submit multiple agents?
Yes. You can submit multiple agents or prompts as long as each submission meets the eligibility requirements.
What chains or currencies are supported?
What chains or currencies are supported?
Rewards are distributed in Solana, $SWARMS, and USDC.
Where do I publish my agent?
Where do I publish my agent?
Publish your agent or prompt on the Swarms Marketplace at swarms.world.