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The History of Genius Pipe

From a computer-chip heatsink to a global cannabis brand — the real timeline, hurdles included.

Pre-Inception

2005–2007

Initial development begins by the Genius Team on advanced cooling technology designed for gaming computers and server farms.

Pre-Inception — 2005–2007
Pre-Inception — 2005–2007
Pre-Inception — 2005–2007
Pre-Inception — 2005–2007
Pre-Inception — 2005–2007
Pre-Inception — 2005–2007

Inception of Genius Pipe

2008–2012

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.

Inception of Genius Pipe — 2008–2012
Inception of Genius Pipe — 2008–2012
Inception of Genius Pipe — 2008–2012
Inception of Genius Pipe — 2008–2012
Inception of Genius Pipe — 2008–2012
Inception of Genius Pipe — 2008–2012

Creation of Genius Tribe

2013–2015

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

Tributes & Triumphs

2016

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.

Highs and Hurdles

2017

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

Expansion and Expulsion

2018

Genius office and Genius Café opened in Mexico.

Instagram deleted the main Genius account @geniuspipe due to federal cannabis regulations.

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Expansion and Expulsion — 2018

Rising through Resistance

2019

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

Innovation in Isolation

2020–2021

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

A Modern Lifestyle Brand

2022

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

Breaking New Ground

2023–2026

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

#GeniusTogether