The 2012 TechCrunch Disrupt Hackathon was a highly successful event that brought together over 300 hackers from around the world to compete in a coding challenge. The teams faced various obstacles, including sleep deprivation, hunger, and spotty WiFi, but managed to create innovative apps powered by Twilio, such as Sirious Margritas, SafeHouse, and Hashorder. The top winners of the hackathon were Livebolt, Auctopus, and Heatdata, who received prizes and a chance to showcase their projects at the TechCrunch Disrupt conference. The event also saw the launch of new products, including Pitchback, an app that allows users to livestream pitches and receive real-time feedback with SMS. The hackathon was a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation in the developer community.