Project launch date: First appearance of PancakeSwap on social media.
PancakeSwap V1 launches on BNB Chain as a Uniswap V2 fork, with its native CAKE tokenomics.
PancakeSwap V2 goes live, introducing improved security, lower fees, and upgraded contracts.
Tokenomics 2.0 implemented: introduction of veCAKE, gauge voting, farm boosting, and revenue‑sharing mechanisms.
PancakeSwap V3 launches on both BNB Chain and Ethereum, with enhanced capital efficiency and multiple fee tiers.
Tokenomics 2.5 deployed: adjustments to veCAKE and emission schedules, optimizing the 2.0 model.
PancakeSwap V4 announced (later rebranded as PancakeSwap Infinity).
Tokenomics 3.0: veCAKE retired with 1:1 CAKE conversion, emissions cut by 44%, and enhanced burn mechanisms.