> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://condor.hummingbot.org/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Episode 13: Hackathon Kickoff

> The Agent Builders Cup build phase opens — everything you need to start building an AI trading agent that competes for USDC prizes on live markets

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**Air Date:** July 31, 2026

The build phase is officially open. In this kickoff session, Mike and Fede walk through everything you need to start building your AI trading agent for the **Agent Builders Cup** — a one-month online hackathon where builders compete for **USDC prizes** by deploying agents that trade real capital on live markets.

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  This episode doubles as the **Agent Builders Cup kickoff session** — it appears in both the [Agent Builders Cup](/videos/agent-builders-cup/xrpl-1) and The Bot Pod sections. The venue-specific workshops that follow it build on what's covered here.
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**Register:** [botcamp.xyz/hackathons/agent-builders-cup-1](https://www.botcamp.xyz/hackathons/agent-builders-cup-1)