What was the largest internet contest ever in history according to either contestant size or prize money?
I’m not certain if this technically applies as an Internet contest, however the ex-prize foundation created the contest for the top prize was $10 million cash grant. The winner of the contest had the builder personal spaceship that could launch, enter orbit, and land. Here’s an excerpt from their website: The X PRIZE Foundation began a revolution in private spaceflight with the $10 million Ansari X PRIZE. On October 4, 2004, the Mojave Aerospace Ventures team, led by famed aircraft designer Burt Rutan and financed by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, captured the Ansari X PRIZE. The world took notice of this great achievement and the winning SpaceShipOne is now hanging in the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum. Years ago an Internet startup iwon.com rocketed to fame by offering a $10 million prize. By surfing their site and clicking on links, you accr
