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Blockchain Timeline

This timeline outlines the key milestones that led from early project phases to the launch of network.

DateEventDescription
Aug 2019 L14 Testnet LaunchLaunched a first Proof-of-Authority network for testing purposes.
Sep 2019 Universal Profile PrototypeReleased the first blockchain-based Profile Explorer on L14.
20 May 2020 Reversible ICOLaunched a Reversible ICO on Ethereum, introducing LYXe.
28 Oct 2021 L15 Testnet LaunchLaunched a testnet using the Vanguard and Pandora stack.
Feb - Dec 2022L16 Testnet PhaseIteration through multiple testnets using Ethereum Proof-of-Stake.
19 Apr 2023 Genesis Deposit LaunchOpened the Deposit Contract on Ethereum to launch the network.
03 May 2023 Deposit Contract FreezeManual freeze of the Genesis Deposit Contract was initiated.
03 May 2023 LUKSO Testnet LaunchThe testnet was launched by core community members.
10 May 2023 Final Deposits ReceivedThe genesis deposit contract was frozen to finalize deposits.
23 May 2023 LUKSO Mainnet LaunchThe LUKSO Blockchain was launched by Genesis Validators.
May - Jul 2023 Mainnet Discovery MonthNetwork stabilization phase before LYXe migration and withdrawals.
04 Jul 2023 Validator OnboardingStart of new validator registration using LYX on the mainnet.
12 Jul 2023 LYXe Migration LaunchLaunched the Migration from LYXe to LYX.
12 Sep 2023 UP Extension ReleaseReleased the Universal Profile Extension for Universal Profiles.
25 Oct 2023 Universal Profile LaunchLaunched Universal Profiles, Management Tools, and a Relay Service.
25 May 2025 LYXe Migration DeadlineClosed the LYXe transition phase after more than 2 years.