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From a computer-chip heatsink to a global cannabis brand — the real timeline, hurdles included.
Initial development begins by the Genius Team on advanced cooling technology designed for gaming computers and server farms.
2009 — Idea sparks: adapt computer cooling tech for smoking.
2010 — Development and community testing begins.
2011 — Genius Pipe Beta 1.0 launches online.
2012 — Patent filed for dimple cooling technology.
2013 — Genius One, Inc. was founded with a commitment to making only "No BS" products, starting with the Genius Pipe.
2014 — Beta 2.0 launches online and debuted at major cannabis trade shows.
2014 — Genius' Indiegogo campaign is shut down due to federal restrictions on pipes.
2015 — Beta 3.0 launches across Europe during the Genius Eurotrip 2015.
2015 — Chase Bank denies Genius banking services, citing federal regulations.
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All About GeniusPipe
Apr 2015
Genius Tribe EuroTrip Series Preview
Sep 2015
Genius Tribe - London Adventure
Oct 2015
Genius Tribe - Dublin
Oct 2015
Genius IndieGoGo
Nov 2015
One of the Genius inventors passes away, leaving behind a legacy of contributions in Theoretical Physics, Math, and Economics.
Genius social campaign reaches 22 million views, making Genius a global phenomenon.
The Genius accessory line launched, and Genius Pipe Beta 4.0 was named High Times' Pipe of the Year.
Amazon removed Genius Pipe, citing federal regulations.
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Genius Pipe - No cables needed!
Sep 2017
Cashing the Bowl on the Genius Pipe
Sep 2017
Genius Pipe Waterless Filtration Dimples
Sep 2017
Replacing the Screen on a Genius Pipe
Sep 2017
Cleaning the Genius Pipe
Sep 2017
Genius on NOW THIS
Dec 2017
Genius office and Genius Café opened in Mexico.
Instagram deleted the main Genius account @geniuspipe due to federal cannabis regulations.
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Genius Pipe 5.5 launched, with patents filed for unique Genius adapters with the U.S. government.
Microsoft and Yahoo denied Genius advertising services, citing federal regulations.
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Genius Punk Girl
Jan 2019
Genius Pipe - Surfer Girl
May 2019
The Genius Evolution
Jul 2019
The Beauty of Genius Pipe!
Aug 2019
Genius Grinder Slider & Ryot Box
Sep 2019
2020 — During COVID, the Genius team united the community with Wheel of Karma social games and free Genius Academy physical well-being video lessons.
2020 — Facebook denied advertising services to Genius due to federal regulations.
2021 — Genius Fresh and Genius Cleaners launched; Genius Pipe received the Budtenders Award in Las Vegas.
2021 — Second Genius Instagram account @genius_tribe was shadowbanned, invisible to non-followers in search.
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Genius Pipe Integrated Smoke Filter!
Jan 2020
Smoke Grass Not Brass | Genius TruTaste Screens
Feb 2020
Genius Survival Kit | Smell and Water-Resistant Backpack
Apr 2020
Day 6 of The 12 Days of Genius
Dec 2020
How It Works: V Syndicate Grinder/Slider - Genius University
Feb 2021
4 Things To Know About The Genius Pipe
Apr 2021
Genius Consumables, Genius Backpack, and other fashionable cannabis wearables were added to the website.
PayPal denied services to Genius citing federal regulations.
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Genius x Andrew England Collaboration
Mar 2022
2023 — Genius 3D line of unique accessories and packaging launched.
2023 — Amazon shut down all Genius Pipe listings again.
2024 — Adaptabowl adapter for a glass bowl launched; Genius Vaporizer developed and patents filed.
2024 — Stripe denied services to Genius due to federal regulations.
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Genius Lifestyle
Feb 2023
Genius Pipe Punk Girl Short
Apr 2023
Genius Elevator Scene
Sep 2026
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