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Bolt.New Hackathon Week 2: Get Free Builder Packs, Access Claude Sonnet 4 & Join the World’s Largest AI Hackathon Today

Bolt.New Hackathon Week 2: AI, Builder Packs & Beyond!

The Bolt.New Hackathon, now in its second week, continues to dominate the tech world as the world’s largest hackathon — and it’s far from over. Whether you’re just joining or have been building from day one, there’s a lot to get excited about: free tools, powerful AI integration, and clear updates that make submitting your hack smoother than ever with AI builder tools.

Let’s break down the latest highlights and technical goodies.

🔥 Register Now – It’s Not Too Late!

Even if you missed Week 1, you can still register and receive your FREE Builder Pack, which includes:

Bolt Pro access
Up to $30 off on subscription upgrades (for existing users)
Access to advanced AI tools like Claude Sonnet 4
Toolkits to speed up development

You’ll get your Builder Pack within 48 hours via email after registering at hackathon.dev. Just make sure to sign up quickly as this is time-sensitive.

🤖 Claude Sonnet 4 Is Now Live on Bolt!

The standout announcement? Claude Sonnet 4, developed by Anthropic, is now fully integrated into Bolt. Recognized as one of the most advanced AI models available, Claude Sonnet 4 brings natural language capabilities, contextual intelligence, and multi-modal power into your builder environment.

What does this mean for participants?

🚀 Faster AI feature building
🧠 Smarter outputs with less prompting
🛠️ Powerful AI augmentation in workflows

This is a game-changer for builders looking to push boundaries with generative AI and low-code/no-code applications.

📦 Still Waiting for Your Builder Pack?

Follow these steps to troubleshoot:

✅ Ensure you’ve registered at hackathon.dev
⏳ Wait at least 3 days after registration
📬 Check your email inbox (and spam!)
📋 If nothing arrives, fill out this form

Your Builder Pack unlocks the tools needed to move from idea to implementation — don’t miss it!

🎥 Livestreams & Sessions This Week

To support participants, Bolt.New has launched a suite of livestream workshops and AMA sessions this week:

💡 “AI Building 101 with Claude Sonnet 4”
🔧 Live debugging & Q&A with Bolt engineers
🎯 Tips for Final Submission Success
💬 Community demos and showcase events

Stay tuned to the official Bolt Twitter account and Discord channels for live event schedules and replays.

🛠️ Clarified Rules = Confident Submissions

Bolt’s team has responded to participant queries with a refined set of submission rules. These clarify:

Team size limits
Use of external tools
Eligibility for prizes
Submission formats

This ensures every participant — from solo builders to startup teams — can submit confidently and fairly.

👉 Watch the update video here or read the complete rulebook for full transparency.

💼 Tech Takeaway: Why This Hackathon Stands Out

The Bolt.New Hackathon isn’t just another event. It represents the future of AI-powered software development:

Global access, zero barriers to entry
Partnerships with industry leaders like Anthropic
Access to next-gen AI models like Claude Sonnet 4
A strong focus on community, transparency, and education

Builders are not just coding — they’re innovating the future of AI.

🧩 Final Thoughts

Whether you’re a professional developer, AI enthusiast, student, or startup founder — Bolt.New’s hackathon is the place to build fast, smart, and globally.

✅ Register now
🎁 Get your free Builder Pack
⚙️ Use Claude Sonnet 4 inside Bolt
📅 Join this week’s livestreams
🚀 And take your idea from napkin to pitch deck in days!