# 15.1 Platform Development Timeline

## **2018–2021: Foundational Build & Early Growth**

* **Aug 2018** – Company established
* **Jun 2019** – Launched MVP version of the “Biku” app (matchmaking service)
* **Sep 2019** – Hosted the first Seoul-based tournament via the Biku platform
* **Dec 2019** – Released beta version of the app with added lesson & match features
* **May 2020** – Surpassed 30,000 app downloads within the first year of launch
* **Jan 2021** – Reached over 80,000 users in the platform community
* **Jun 2021** – Launched new brand "New Able" (designed as a cash-cow model for monetization)

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## **2022–2024: Technology Development & Service Expansion**

* **Aug 2022** – Began R\&D on core technology features with beta service release targeted by year-end
* **Nov 2023** – Opened pilot location for the Billiards Academy
* **Dec 2023** – Launched Universal Membership Service (targeted full release in early 2023)
* **Mar 2024** – Launched partnered Academy Club services (goal: 100 affiliate venues by year-end)
* **2024** – Initiated premium services for billiard clubs
* **2024** – Deployed club scoring and settlement system (integration with scoreboard and platform)
* **2024** – Rolled out blockchain-based payment gateway for billiards clubs (including points, settlements, and token payments)