What if you could take the web’s most outdated digital interfaces — and completely reinvent them in just 72 hours? That was the mission behind Rebuild Challenge Hackathon 2025, hosted by Raptors.dev. This global online event brought together developers, designers, and AI enthusiasts to resurrect the digital relics of the internet using cutting-edge technologies, sleek UI principles, and the power of rapid prototyping.
✯ From Legacy to Legendary Bests
- 1st Place — BIOSage (Team BIOSage). A futuristic BIOS interface with offline diagnostics and multilingual AI support. BIOSage reimagines the BIOS as a user-centric dashboard. With a locally hosted LLM (LLaMA 3.2), users can run intelligent diagnostics in multiple languages — all without internet access. “This isn’t just a redesign; it’s an intelligent assistant at the firmware level. Multilingual support and offline features make it a standout innovation.” — Anand Singh, Judge
- 2nd Place — Refreshify (Team: Sanjay Sah). AI that modernizes outdated websites — instantly. By simply entering a URL, users can transform a legacy site into a sleek, mobile-first, accessible platform with live preview. Refreshify leverages AI to automate design upgrades for better web experiences. “A game-changer. Refreshify streamlines how outdated platforms can evolve with minimal effort.” — Anand Singh, Judge
- 3rd Place — Bettershire Hathaway (Team: delbyte). Berkshire Hathaway’s rebirth as a modern investor-first web portal. Delbyte rebuilt one of the internet’s most iconic (and outdated) corporate websites into a clean, accessible, and user-friendly experience. Using React, Tailwind CSS, and thoughtful UI design, they made financial data truly digestible. “From typography to layout, this redesign demonstrates a strong grasp of corporate communication and user needs.” — Yulia Drogunova, Judge
✯ Category Winners
- Best User Experience Transformation: Bettershire Hathaway (Team: delbyte). “Exceptional clarity and navigation — a true shareholder-first experience.” — Yulia Drogunova
- Best Feature Innovation: Refreshify (Team: Sanjay Sah). “An intelligent, AI-first approach to a widespread web problem.” — Anand Singh
- Best Technical Implementation: BIOSage (Team: BIOSage). “Offline diagnostics and multilingual support elevate BIOSage beyond expectation.” — Vladislav Krushenitskii
- Best Project Presentation: HackerNews: A Reimagined Version (Team: Smart Builders). “Great visual clarity and modern UX features — a respectful update to a classic.” — Vladislav Krushenitskii
✯ The Judges
- Anand Singh — A pioneer in wireless communications and OpenRAN, Anand brings 15+ years of experience in firmware optimization, low-power IoT, and embedded innovation. He's a multi-patent holder and mentor driving the next wave of connected systems.
- Yulia Drogunova — With over 8 years in software quality assurance, Yulia has built and managed end-to-end testing pipelines for mobile apps and backend systems in banking and telecom. She brings deep insight into user experience validation and automation.
- Vladislav Krushenitskii — A 10-year veteran of React and Node.js development, Vladislav has delivered UI solutions for global startups and fintech platforms. As part of the Russian Hack Team, he’s known for high-performance prototyping and sleek UX architecture.
✯ Key Takeaways
- The Web Is Aging, But Developers Are Fighting Back — From BIOS interfaces to financial dashboards, participants demonstrated that no digital surface is too old to be reinvented.
- AI Is Becoming the Ultimate Redesign Partner — Projects like Refreshify proved that generative AI can be leveraged not just for content, but for full-stack transformation.
- Legacy Doesn't Mean Obsolete — Teams showed how even the most outdated websites — when restructured with user-centered design — can regain relevance and functionality.
In an internet obsessed with building new, these teams reminded us that sometimes the best innovation is teaching old code new tricks—turning digital fossils into modern marvels, one rebuild at a time.
