[mwigdahl]

I mean, I'm sure you're right, but it would seem like the organizers were teeing themselves up for an inevitable "gotcha" moment, given that it is pretty easy for third parties to do exactly what was done here.

Paying 1 BTC for the privilege of getting dunked on in tech media seems like a bad trade.

[svnt]

Not if it is your wealthy sponsor who insists on the competition and prize while funding your work.