Hack on
open source.
Ship real things.
Powered by Myrmic, Hack The Thing is where builders explore open-source runtime technology through live and online hackathons.
Live & upcoming hackathons
Join upcoming online and in-person hackathons built around Myrmic, Rust, open-source software, and real distributed systems challenges.
How a hack works here
01
Choose a Challenge
Pick a Myrmic-powered challenge, register solo or with a team, and get access to the event brief.
02
Build With Myrmic
Prototype a real project using Myrmic, Rust, open-source tools, or simulated edge environments.
03
Submit & demo
Share your repo, demo, and project notes before demo day. Judges review based on execution, creativity, and technical clarity.
For Builders
Build something real with Myrmic.
Use Rust and Myrmic to turn a challenge brief into a working prototype, with mentors, teammates, and demo day built in.
- Challenge Briefs
Match with teammates by skill, timezone, and the idea you want to chase.
- Team Finder
Join solo or find teammates before the event starts.
- Project Pages
Every submission lives on your profile — a public record of what you’ve shipped.
- Mentor Support
Get guidance from Myrmic, Rust, and open-source contributors.
- Recognition & Prizes
Cash, credits, hardware, and interviews from companies hiring at the event.
For Organizers
Co-organize a Myrmic hackathon with us.
Bring Hack The Thing to companies, universities, or communities. We shape challenges, guide builds, support promotion, and run demo day.
- Challenge Design
We help define the theme, rules, and technical brief.
- Technical Support
Give participants guidance around Myrmic, Rust, and distributed systems.
- Promotion Kit
Get event copy, visuals, social posts, and registration assets.
- Judging Support
Define scoring criteria and demo-day structure.
- Community Growth
Connect your audience with the Myrmic and open-source builder community.
A community that doesn't log off after demo day.
Meet builders who are exploring Rust, distributed systems, edge computing, and open-source software. The Hack The Thing community keeps the conversation going after demo day through chapters, mentors, workshops, and project showcases.
Chapters
Local and online groups for builders exploring Myrmic and related technologies.
Mentors
Developers and organizers who support teams before and during hackathons.
Ambassadors
Community members who help bring Hack The Thing to new cities, schools, and groups.
Learning tracks
Workshops and guides for Rust, Myrmic, distributed systems, and edge computing.
Ready to build
with Myrmic?
Join an upcoming hackathon or bring Hack The Thing to your community, company, or event.