> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.splinterlands.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.splinterlands.com/company/timeline/history-2019.md).

# History 2019

**January 5 -** The first Reward Edition cards begin entering the game. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/steem-monsters-update-new-reward-cards)\
**February 2 -** First Beta Legendary Summoners are airdropped to collectors. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/block-30m-and-the-steem-monsters-airdrop-results)\
**February 23 -** First automated tournament begins. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/first-automated-tournament-on-steemmonsters-com-300-steem-prize)\
**February 26 -** Tournament creation opens. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/steem-monsters-tournament-creation-is-now-open)

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**March 10 -** $5000 has been paid out in tournaments. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/usd5000-paid-out-through-tournaments)\
**March 18 -** Card delegation and tokenized packs are launched. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/announcing-card-delegation-and-pack-tokens)\
**April 8 -** Steem Monsters completes the first-ever round of equity funding for $100,000. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/steem-monsters-completes-first-ever-security-token-offering-on-steem)\
**April 27 -** Steem Monsters officially becomes *Splinterlands.*

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**May 19 -** Dark Energy Crystals are launched. [LINK](https://peakd.com/dec/@steemmonsters/the-forces-of-dark-energy-are-about-to-be-unleashed)\
**May 24 -** $25,000 has been paid out in tournaments. [LINK](https://peakd.com/splinterlands/@steemmonsters/splinterlands-has-awarded-over-usd25-000-and-counting)\
**May 27** - Splinterlands celebrates 1-year anniversary, launches Essence Orbs. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/steem-monsters-1-year-anniversary-post-promotion)\
**June 29 -** Card market cap hits $2 million. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/usd2-000-000-00)\
**July 30 -** Guilds are launched. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/players-unite-guilds-are-live)\
**August 22 -** Player-to-player card market sales reach $1 million. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonstes/@steemmonsters/one-million-dollars)\
**September 21 -** The Untamed Edition is first announced. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/got-beta)

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**October 7 -** 900,000 pack Beta Edition is sold out. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/sold-out)\
**October 10 -** Untamed Kickstarter campaign goes live. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/kickstarter-just-went-live)\
**October 15 -** The first Splinterlands cards are successfully bridged to Ethereum. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/splinterlands-cards-on-ethereum)\
**November 8 -** Untamed crowdfunding campaign completed, $305,000 raised. [LINK](https://peakd.com/splinterlands/@steemmonsters/crowdfunding-campaign-completed)\
**November 20 -** Splinterlands announces partnership with WAX. [LINK](https://peakd.com/splinterlands/@steemmonsters/splinterlands-announces-partnership-with-the-wax-opskins-digital-asset-platform)\
**November 30 -** Untamed is officially released into the game. [LINK](https://peakd.com/splinterlands/@steemmonsters/countdown-to-untamed-the-final-reveal)

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