swyx Hosts 'Kill My SaaS' Hackathon with $10k Prize, Over 600 Applicants
GregKamradt · x · 2026-08-09
AI influencer swyx launched the 'Kill My SaaS' hackathon with a $10,000 prize, challenging developers to use AI coding agents to build alternatives to traditional SaaS products in a single weekend.
- Rules: Participants can use any coding agent and model, with a token spend limit of up to $500.
- Traction: The event has seen massive interest, receiving over 600 applications and admitting 100 participants so far.
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