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

# ivault's history

In October 2021, we launched **ivault 1.0** – the world’s first blockchain-powered **lost and found** app. Engagement is high, with minimal marketing spend:

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<div align="left" data-full-width="false"><figure><img src="/files/6NRY4yYBOhi0yI7BeVbk" alt=""><figcaption><p>Installs in North America since 2021, within 16 months. Source: Kibana/ElasticSearch.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

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#### Now, we’re building on this success by creating the ivault app 2.0.&#x20;