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)

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)

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