> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://nikepig.gitbook.io/nikepig/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://nikepig.gitbook.io/nikepig/whitepaper/nikepig-whitepaper/timeline.md).

# Timeline

## 2024

* **June 17:** **Charles Hoskinson's Tweet** \
  A viral moment begins when Charles Hoskinson posts a photo of his pet pig, Nike — sparking widespread interest and ultimately inspiring the creation of the $NIKE token.
* **June 17:** **Token Creation**

  The $NIKE token is officially created, marking the start of a community-driven meme coin inspired by Nike the pig.
* **June 24: Reached 20 million USD market cap**\
  Fueled by explosive community growth and cross-chain attention, Nike has attracted holders and memecoin enthusiasts from Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana — many of whom are experiencing Cardano for the very first time through Nike.
* **June 26: CoinGecko**\
  $NIKEPIG is officially listed on CoinGecko, enhances the visibility and accessibility of the token.
* **August 29: New CTO team** \
  A new leadership team of dedicated core members stepped in to take the reins. With fresh vision and a shared commitment to the project's long-term potential, the team hit the ground running — restructuring operations, setting a clear roadmap, and laying the foundation for what comes next.
* **October 4: SNEKbot award**

  $NIKEPIG was [awarded ](https://x.com/snekbot_io/status/1842249541254250880)the most traded token of all time on Snekbot, surpassing other major tokens such as $SNEK and $DANZO.
* **October 12: Integration of $NIKE to Danzo Casino**

  Player can wager their $NIKE on games such as Bonanza, Crash and Blackjack. After a brief pause to address a recent exploit, the system has been secured and is ready for action. Dive in and enjoy the thrill of wagering with $NIKE.
* **October 24: First CEX Listing**

  Secured our first centralized exchange listing on LCX, under the trading pair $NIKEPIG/EUR. This milestone was earned **entirely for free** through a community-driven voting contest—an incredible testament to the strength, unity, and passion of the NIKEPIG community.
* **November 16: $NIKEPIG – Unified Ticker, Stronger Future**\
  We’ve officially changed our on-chain ticker from $NIKE to $NIKEPIG. This unification strengthens brand consistency, and improves our positioning for future CEX listings.
* **November 19: AscendEX Listing**

  AscendEX Crypto Exchange has officially listed $NIKEPIG under the trading pair $NIKEPIG/USDT.
* **December 9: CoinMarketCap**

  $NIKEPIG is officially listed on CoinMarketCap, enhances the visibility and accessibility of the token.

## 2025

* **February: Launch of Bomberpig**\
  Bomberpig launches, featuring Nike in a Bomberman-style arena. Players can battle and wager $NIKEPIG tokens, adding fun utility and boosting community engagement.<br>
* **March: SOCKZ Partnership**\
  Nike socks (RWA) go live through the SOCKZ collaboration, combining meme culture with wearable merch that generates revenue.<br>
* **April: Tokeo Wallet Partnership**\
  $NIKEPIG teams up with Tokeo to release custom Nike digital wallet themes (RWA), set to launch in Q3. This partnership adds flair and brand identity for Cardano-native users, enhancing the digital wallet experience.<br>
* **April: Keystone Wallet Partnership**\
  A Nike-themed hardware wallet is set to launch in Q3 through a collaboration with Keystone (RWA), offering holders a secure and stylish way to store their assets while repping the brand.<br>
* **May: Launch of NIKEVERSE NFT**

  NIKEVERSE NFT is a gamified, degen-fueled mint where the real magic starts post-mint. Rarer NFTs grant more raffle tickets, unlocking yield, floor sweep raffles, voting rights, and 1/1 lottery prizes. It’s fun, it’s wild, and it keeps the $NIKEPIG ecosystem spinning. Sold out all 5,555 NFTs in 9 hours.<br>
* **August: Nike Massive Rocket Agent Enters Forward Testing Phase**\
  Nike's Massive Rocket moves from backtesting to live markets. forward testing with real capital on Binance to validate performance under real-world conditions including slippage, fees, and liquidity constraints. Simultaneously, a copy-trading vault is deployed on Hyperliquid, enabling community members and external users to deposit and automatically mirror the algorithm's positions.

## 2026

* **January: Nike Massive Rocket Agent — Community Beta Launch**\
  NikePig community members can request access and take it for a spin.