# ETHGlobal Introduces Continuity Track

*ETHGlobal opens two new participation paths alongside the classic from-scratch hackathon track, debuting at ETHGlobal New York.*

By [ETH Daily](https://ethdaily.io) · 2026-05-19

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ETHGlobal [announced](https://x.com/kartiktalwar/status/2056398837552730256) the Continuity Track, a new hackathon format that lets builders hack with existing code. The change brings two new participation paths alongside the classic from-scratch track: teams can extend an open-source repo they already maintain or ship a new feature to a private product, releasing whatever they build over the weekend as open source.

The hack timeline remains the same, with a 36-hour clock and teams of up to five, but the empty-repo rule is no longer the only option. For the first time in eight years, builders can arrive with existing code. The new Continuity Track is debuting at ETHGlobal New York from June 12-14th, featuring $200k+ in prizes. Applications for ETHGlobal New York close on June 8.

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