• Projects must use NVIDIA RTX technology (TensorRT, RTX Remix, or other NVIDIA libraries)
• All code must be written during the hackathon hours (4:30 PM - 7:15 PM PDT)
• Projects must be submitted by 7:15 PM PDT sharp
• Virtual participants must include the secret password in their GitHub commit message
• You can use existing libraries and frameworks, but core implementation must be original

• Maximum 4 people per team
• Solo participation is allowed and encouraged
• Teams can mix in-person and virtual participants
• All team members must be registered on the event page
• Team changes are allowed until 5:15 PM PDT

• All projects must be open source
• GitHub repository must be public
• Include a README with clear instructions
• You retain full ownership of your code
• ComfyUI-compatible licensing is preferred but not required

• Projects will be judged on RTX technology usage and innovation
• Performance improvements must be demonstrated (before/after metrics)
• Community value and potential impact will be considered
• Code quality and documentation matter
• RTX 5090 GPUs and cash prizes require in-person attendance
• Virtual participants are eligible for surprise Comfy merch boxes

All code must be written during the hackathon. Pre-written code, templates, or significant copy-paste from existing projects will result in disqualification. We use the password system for virtual participants to ensure everyone starts at the same time. The spirit of the hackathon is to build something new!