1. Welcome to the free market!

Welcome, guilds, to the underground society of the Free Market! Two to three months before the hackathon officially begins, every participant receives $100 in fake dollars. With this money, you can immediately start building your guild by creating a small business. Whether you want to sell physical items, digital goods, workshops, or services, this is your sandbox. This pre-event period is all about experimentation, strategy, and branding. Consider it a warm-up for the main event, where your guild's creativity will pay off. Literally.