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@@ -38,16 +38,16 @@ Let's push together the boundaries of what's possible with MCP and AI Agentic sy
 **📍 Location:** Global & Online  
 **🏆 Prizes: $10,000 cash-prizes and more to be won!**  
 **🎁 Bonus:** Free API credits for participants* from our sponsors
-- $25 worth API credits to the first 1000 participants from [Anthropic](https://www.anthropic.com/)
-- $25 worth API credits to the first 250 participantsfrom [Sambanova.AI](https://sambanova.ai/)
+- $25 of API credits to each of the first 1000 participants from [Anthropic](https://www.anthropic.com/)
+- $25 of API credits to each of the first 250 participantsfrom [Sambanova.AI](https://sambanova.ai/)
 
 ## 📝 How to Participate
 
 1. **Join our Organization**: Click the "Request to join this org" button at the top right corner of this page
-2. **Register**: Fill out the registration form linked above
-3. **Form a Team**: You can participate as an individual or as a team of 2-5 members
+2. **Register**: Fill out the registration form by clicking on the yellow button (or [clicking here](https://huggingface.co/spaces/ysharma/gradio-hackathon-registration-2025))
+3. **Form a Team (optional)**: You can participate as an individual or as a team of 2-5 members
 4. **Build Your Project**: Follow the specific guidelines for your chosen track ⬇️
-5. **Submit**: Push your project to this organization before the deadline (June 8, 2025, 11:59 PM UTC)
+5. **Submit**: Push your project (in the form of a [Space](https://huggingface.co/spaces/)) to this organization before the deadline (June 8, 2025, 11:59 PM UTC)
 
 
 ## 💡 What is MCP?
@@ -57,14 +57,13 @@ Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open protocol that standardizes how applicati
 
 ## 🛠️ Hackathon Tracks
 
-### 🔧 Track 1: MCP Server Implementation
-Build, extend, or innovate on MCP servers with Gradio. Create powerful tools that leverage the full potential of the Model Context Protocol.
+*  **🔧 Track 1: MCP Tool / Server**: Did you know that [any Gradio app can also be an MCP server/tool](https://huggingface.co/blog/gradio-mcp)? Extend the capabilities of your favorite LLM by building a Gradio app to accomplish any specific task and share your Space/MCP tool here.  
 
-### 🧩 Track 2: Custom Agent Components
-Design and develop custom Gradio components specifically optimized for agent interactions. Make agent interfaces more intuitive, responsive, and powerful.
+* **🧩 Track 2: Custom Components for Agents**: Do you wish that a particular Gradio component existed? Would it make your life easier or your agent interfaces more intuitive or powerful if one did? This is your chance to put your Python and JavaScript skills to the test and [create your own Gradio custom component](https://www.gradio.app/guides/custom-components-in-five-minutes) for agent applications.
 
-### 🤖 Track 3: Agentic Demo Showcase
-Create a complete end-to-end gradio application that demonstrates the power of AI agents (using MCP or not). Show us what agents can do!
+* **🤖 Track 3: Agentic Demo Showcase**: In this general category, create any kind of Gradio app that demonstrates the power of AI agents (using MCP tools or not). Show us the most incredible things that your agents can do!
+
+See the "Submission Guidelines" section below for more details on each track.
 
 ## 🎁 Prizes
 
@@ -88,11 +87,11 @@ Total prize pool: **$10,000 USD in cash, plus more goodies**
 - May 20-26: Gradio Agent Course release
 
 ### Hackathon Week
-- June-2/3: Live-kickoff YouTube event to set the tone and welcome the participants (9:00 AM UTC)
+- June 3rd: Live-kickoff YouTube event to set the tone and welcome participants (9:00 AM PST / 4:00 PM UTC)
 - Gradio Office Hours:
-  - MCP Support with [Abubakar](https://huggingface.co/abidlabs): June-3 10:00 AM UTC (Time TBD)
-  - Custom Components with [Freddy](https://huggingface.co/freddyaboulton) and [Pete](https://huggingface.co/pngwn): June-4 10:00 PM UTC (Time TBD)
-  - Agent Development with [Yuvi](https://huggingface.co/ysharma): June-5 10:00 PM UTC (Time TBD)
+  - MCP Support with [Abubakar](https://huggingface.co/abidlabs): June 3rd 10:00 AM PST / 4:00 PM UTC
+  - Custom Components with [Freddy](https://huggingface.co/freddyaboulton) and [Pete](https://huggingface.co/pngwn): June 4th (Time TBD)
+  - Agent Development with [Yuvi](https://huggingface.co/ysharma): June 5th (Time TBD)
 - June 8: Final Submissions Due (11:59 PM UTC)
 
 ### Post-Hackathon
@@ -113,26 +112,20 @@ Total prize pool: **$10,000 USD in cash, plus more goodies**
 
 ## 🎯 Submission Guidelines
 
-### Track 1: MCP Server Implementation
-1. Your submission must implement MCP Server (and or Client) functionalities uisng Gradio
-2. Create another Gradio Space that showcases your MCP Server in action
-3. If your implementations involve IDEs (or Claude Desktop), please include a video recording. If you are using another Gradio app as a Host, that is also an acceptable entry. 
-4. Include your Gradio Space README.md with:
-   - Overview of your implementation
-   - Setup instructions
-   - Examples of usage
-5. Tag your Spaces readme with "mcp-server-track"
-
-### Track 2: Custom Agent Components
-1. Custom Component must be compatible with Gradio's latest version
-2. Include a Gradio demo on Spaces showing the component in action
-3. Provide documentation on component usage through Spaces README.md
-4. Tag your Spaces readme with "custom-component-track"
+### Track 1: MCP Server / Tool
+1. Your submission should be a Gradio app Space [that is also an MCP Server](https://huggingface.co/blog/gradio-mcp)
+2. In your Space `README.md`, add the tag: "mcp-server-track"
+3. Please also include in your `README.md` a (link to a) video recording of your MCP server in action using any MCP Client (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor, Tiny Agents). If you are using another Gradio app as an MCP Client, that is also an acceptable, you can link to that Space. 
+
+### Track 2: Custom Components for Agents
+1. Create a custom Gradio component using Gradio 5 and publish it to Spaces using `gradio cc publish`.
+2. In your published Space's `README.md`, add the tag: "custom-component-track"
+3. Please also include in your `README.md` a link to a Gradio app or recording of one showing the component in action
 
 ### Track 3: Agentic Demo
-1. Create a complete Gradio app that showcases AI agents
-2. Host the app on Spaces
-3. Tag your Spaces readme with "agent-demo-track"
+1. Create a complete Gradio app that showcases any sort of powerful or creative application of AI agents
+2. Publish the app on Spaces and add the tag: "agent-demo-track"
+3. Please also include in your `README.md` a link to a video overview of your app explaining the usage / purpose of the application
 
 ## 👥 Connect With Us
 
@@ -151,19 +144,19 @@ All submissions must be original work created during the hackathon period.
 
 ## ❓ FAQ
 
-**Q: Do I need to have experience with MCP to participate?**
-A: No! We welcome participants of all skill levels. We'll provide resources to help you get started.
+**Q: Do I need to have experience with Agents or MCP to participate?**
+A: No! We welcome participants of all skill levels. We'll provide resources to help you get started and be available throughout the week on Discord to help answer any questions.
 
 **Q: Can I participate as an individual?**
 A: Yes! You can participate as an individual or in a team of up to 5 members.
 
 **Q: How will projects be judged?**
-A: Projects will be evaluated based on innovation, technical implementation, usability, and impact. Community like on Spaces will also be considered.
+A: Projects will be evaluated based on innovation, technical implementation, usability, and impact. Community likes on Spaces will also be considered.
 
 **Q: Will there be support available during the hackathon?**
 A: Yes! We'll have regular office hours with experts, a dedicated Discord channel, and comprehensive documentation.
 
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-**First 250 verified participants will receive complimentary API credits to develop their submissions during the event hackathon.*
+**First 1,000 verified participants will receive API credits from our sponsors to develop their submissions during the event hackathon.*