# IMPORTANT UPDATES! after requests from participants, the hackathon structure is now simpler, more direct and with a **new deadline**. ## **new flow** all participants **must now sign up** through the official hackathon page: [https://hackathon.anitya.space/](https://hackathon.anitya.space/) You will receive an **email** from anitya team with the instructions to sbmit your world. ## **new deadline** ### the new submission deadline is **Dec 17th 23:59 UTC**. ## **theme, criteria and rewards remains the same** the theme remains **“a story that inspires you”**. prize pool: **1.5k USDC**. criteria unchanged: *the more immersive, creative and complex the build, the better.* ## **webinars and Workshops** we hosted [4 Workshops](https://https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2CHUmcuB2jqf94uNPnpeuZQybuGalAWo&si=Xbq9Q8xeeSKQU8xe) to help you improve your work and chances of winning by extracting the most out of anitya's features: - **Webinar #1 (Nov 7th**): Welcome, rules and anitya's first steps - **Webinar #2 (Nov 18th)**: Learn advanced features to level up your world - **Webinar #3 (Nov 25th**): All smart components at anitya - **Webinar #4 (Dec 8th**): Q&A - how to add characters (NPCs), Optimization Tips