Roadmap

March 2020 E-PAL was launched with backing from a16z, Galaxy Interactive, YouTube co-founder Steve Chen, Riot Games CEO Marc Merrill, and League of Legends Director Thomas Vu. Rapid growth followed in North America and Europe, establishing partnerships in major games like LoL and COD.

January 2024 E-PAL became the world’s largest gaming companion platform, boasting 4.2 million users and 450,000 “Epals” (gaming companions), solidifying its position as the go-to platform for gaming companionship.

February 2024 The E-PAL team shifted focus to AI and blockchain, introducing the Balance platform. AI technology was leveraged to enhance user experience and reduce costs.

July 2024 Balance v1.0 was launched, bridging Web2 and Web3 gaming platforms, and secured partnerships with over 150 games.

August 2024 Began development of a new infrastructure with five interconnected layers (Application, Platform, Protocol, Infrastructure, Token), providing users with AI-driven tools, NFT functionality, and integrated blockchain solutions . Simultaneously, community growth initiatives were launched on Discord, Telegram, and Twitter to expand the user base.

September 2024 The Balance platform went live with enhanced AI functionality and the addition of more AI-driven E-Pal virtual companions. A “Pioneer Badge” campaign was launched, attracting over 300 KOLs and communities and significantly boosting the platform’s visibility .

October 2024 Key collaborations launched, including Binance’s 4YA BNB event, OKX wallet NFT mint, and Bybit WSOT. The Pioneer Badge NFTs were successfully minted and distributed to early supporters.

November 2024 The Balance Key Node system launched, securing over $10 million in subscriptions from institutional backers including Animoca Brands and Amber Group.

December 2024 Began Node token vesting distribution to node holders. Announced a new funding round via press release, securing additional strategic investments to support future growth.

January 2025 AI Epal officially launched, introducing AI-driven personalized companion agents into the Balance ecosystem.

February 2025 Announced that Key Node sales had surpassed $80 million in revenue, bringing Balance’s total project funding to over $110 million to date. Balance TGE airdrop campaign was launched.

March-April 2025 Blockchain integration enabled a fan token economy via a Bonding Curve model. $EPT will list on CEXs, while announcing the strategic partnerships with the leading projects. E-PAL Web2 users transition to Web3.

May-July 2025 Balance ID system is expected to go live, alongside the release of advanced AI Epal models and an expanded decentralized AI economy.

Later in 2025 New AI features and Line mini-games will be introduced. The Application, Protocol, Infrastructure, and Token Layers will be fully operational, establishing Balance as a comprehensive Web3 ecosystem.