The rules
20 days
The race opens and closes at 00:00 UTC. Submissions after the clock starts will be pushed to the next batch.
No paid ads
Don't spend money to acquire customers. No ads, sponsored posts, paid placements or paid influencers - yes we will find out.
Post to your own following
Your own social media accounts are the channel. Organic posts are how you find customers; paid reach of any kind is not allowed.
Built on Lovable
Dayzero entries are built on Lovable, the only vibe-coding platform allowed. Products built anywhere else don't qualify.
New customers only
This one speaks for itself.
Don't sell to people you already know
Friends, family, coworkers, investors, existing customers and past customers don't count.
No building before the clock starts
Templates and boilerplate are fine. Existing products aren't.
Payment has to clear
Pledges, LOIs, verbal commitments and unpaid invoices don't count.
Three customers minimum
You need at least three eligible paying customers to win.
Finalist review
Revenue totals, marketing audit, and product are subject to verification review by the Hunnid team before prizes are distributed.
Stripe
Stripe confirms every total: payments and refunds inside the round, nothing else — plus a few more checks that run behind the scenes before prizes are paid. Payments under review stay off the board until they clear. Customer details never appear publicly.
Questions
Can I enter with someone else?
Yes. Teams of up to two count as one entry and split any prize they win.
How are prizes decided?
A fixed split across the top three verified revenue totals: $2,000 for first, $600 for second, $400 for third — $3,000 per round.
What counts as revenue?
Payments that clear during the challenge from eligible new customers, minus refunds and chargebacks.
Do I have to open source my product?
No. Your code, company, equity and revenue are yours.
What if I don't finish?
Nothing happens. Keep working on it after the race if you want.
Can I sell the project afterward?
Yes. You can list it on HUNNID Market.
When do rounds start?
Every 20 days. DZ/001 opens September 5.
Can I enter more than one round?
As many as you want. New product each time.