These are the judging criteria we’ll use to evaluate projects.
Criterion
What’s Evaluated
Score (1‑5)
Running Code
Does the submission deliver a live, deployable agent that actually trades, fetches market data, or executes finance logic?
1 – No runnable code, only slides or mockups. 2 – Code runs but crashes or fails core finance functions. 3 – Core flow works but major bugs or missing key features. 4 – Mostly stable; minor UI glitches or occasional API hiccups. 5 – Fully functional, zero‑error demo, can run unattended.
Innovation & Creativity
How novel is the approach to autonomous finance? Are new algorithms, cross‑asset reasoning, or unique integrations used?
1 – Straight‑forward copy of an existing tutorial. 2 – Minor twist on a well‑known pattern. 3 – Some original component but largely derivative. 4 – Clear novel idea (e.g., hybrid stock‑crypto risk model) with creative implementation. 5 – Groundbreaking concept that re‑imagines how agents manage money, with original architecture.
Real‑world Impact
Potential for the agent to deliver measurable financial value or solve a tangible market problem.
1 – No practical use; purely academic. 2 – Concept could be useful but lacks clear path to impact. 3 – Solves a niche need; moderate ROI potential. 4 – Addresses a significant pain point (e.g., automated portfolio rebalancing) with demonstrable ROI. 5 – High‑stakes impact (e.g., live arbitrage bot that consistently outperforms benchmarks).
Theme Alignment
How well does the project embody the “autonomous finance agents” theme, including multi‑asset reasoning, API integration, and self‑driving money flows?
1 – Barely related; generic AI app. 2 – Mentions finance but no autonomous agent behavior. 3 – Uses a finance API but lacks self‑driving logic. 4 – Implements an autonomous agent that trades or reasons across assets using at least one API. 5 – Fully realizes the theme: an end‑to‑end autonomous money engine that fetches data, makes decisions, executes trades, and learns from outcomes.
Key Milestones
Milestones
Project Submission Deadline
November 8, 2025 at 2:20PM EST
Your team must submit your entry by this date and time.
This milestone has passed
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You may still make edits to your submission up until the time you are actually judged.
Preliminary Judging Deadline
November 8, 2025 at 2:30PM EST
Judges must submit their ratings and detailed feedback on the projects by this date and time.
This milestone has passed
Final Judging Deadline
November 8, 2025 at 3:15PM EST
Judges must submit their ratings and detailed feedback on the finalists by this date and time.
This milestone has passed
Team Formation Deadline
November 8, 2025 at 4:00PM EST
You must be on a valid team by this date and time.
