SORA Timeline & Archive

The SORA ecosystem has evolved significantly since its inception. This archive captures landmark moments—from the original v1 launch through the current v3 (Nexus) development.

Timeline Overview

2021 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
     │ SORA v2 Launch
     │ • Substrate-based mainnet
     │ • Polkaswap DEX debut
     │ • XOR, VAL, PSWAP tokens
     │
2022 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
     │ Kusama Parachain Victory
     │ • Won Kusama auction
     │ • Cross-chain capabilities
     │ • Ecosystem expansion
     │
2023 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
     │ Polkaswap 2.0
     │ • Enhanced liquidity aggregation
     │ • Improved smart routing
     │ • Order book integration
     │
2024 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
     │ SORA Card Launch
     │ • Crypto-to-fiat spending
     │ • Self-custody model
     │ • Global merchant acceptance
     │
2025 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
     │ SORA Nexus Announcement
     │ • Hyperledger Iroha 3
     │ • Sub-second finality
     │ • Multi-chain hub vision
     ▼

Curated Milestones

2025: SORA Nexus Announcement The next-generation SORA network on Hyperledger Iroha 3

2024: SORA Card Launch Bridging crypto and everyday spending

2024: Year in Review Major accomplishments and ecosystem growth

2023: Polkaswap 2.0 Enhanced DEX with improved liquidity aggregation

2022: Kusama Parachain SORA wins Kusama parachain auction

2021: SORA v2 Launch The Substrate-based mainnet goes live

Key Themes Across Eras

Era	Focus	Technology
2021-2022	Foundation	Substrate, Polkadot integration
2023	DeFi Maturity	DEX improvements, liquidity
2024	Real-World Adoption	SORA Card, user growth
2025+	Next Generation	Iroha 3, Nexus, CBDCs

Archive Philosophy

This archive preserves landmark events only—not every Medium post or minor update. Each entry represents a significant shift in SORA’s trajectory:

Network launches — Major version releases
Ecosystem milestones — Parachain wins, product launches
Technology shifts — Platform migrations, new capabilities
Annual reviews — Yearly summaries of progress

For comprehensive update history, see the SORA Medium blog.

Learn More

Current Documentation

Fundamentals — Up-to-date SORA information

SORA Nexus

Nexus Overview — The future of SORA