Summer of Making 2025 Begins!
The official kickoff of SOM 2025. Hundreds of makers from around the world gather to build, create, and earn shells.
First Project Shipped!
Orpheus ships the AI Dinosaur Assistant - combining dinosaurs and code in the most Orpheus way possible.
First Maker Hits 100 Shells!
CodeCrusader becomes the first maker to earn 100 shells through consistent project work.
Real-time Collaborative Code Editor Launched
CodeCrusader ships a Google Docs-style editor for code. The community immediately starts using it to pair program.
Week 1 Recap: 50 Projects Shipped!
The first week ends with incredible momentum. 50 projects shipped, 10,000+ hours logged, and 75,000 shells earned.
Generative Art NFT Marketplace Goes Live
PixelPioneer launches a platform for creating and trading algorithmic art as NFTs.
First Hardware Hero Badge Earned!
ByteBandit earns the Hardware Hero badge after completing their third hardware project - a smart home dashboard.
Shell Shop Opens for Business!
The community-requested Shell Shop launches with hardware, swag, and software licenses. Makers can now spend their hard-earned shells.
DIY Smart Home Dashboard Completed
ByteBandit completes their Arduino-powered smart home system. Custom PCB and all!
First Shell Shop Purchase!
A maker purchases a Raspberry Pi 5 with shells. The economy is officially working!
ML-Powered Recipe Recommender Ships
ScriptSorcerer's FridgeChef uses computer vision and ML to recommend recipes based on ingredients.
Month 1 Complete: The Numbers Are Wild
150 projects shipped, 50,000+ hours worked, 500,000 shells earned. The community is thriving!
Shell Economy Simulator Released
Orpheus creates a tool to track shell inflation and whale movements. Turns out shells do experience inflation!
First Maker Hits 1,000 Shells!
Orpheus crosses the 1,000 shell milestone. The grind is real!
Markdown Presentation Tool Launched
CodeCrusader's SlidesMD makes beautiful presentations from Markdown. PowerPoint is officially dead.
Overachiever Badge Unlocked!
Orpheus becomes the first to earn the legendary Overachiever badge for earning 10,000+ shells.
CSS Animation Playground Released
PixelPioneer's visual CSS animation editor makes creating animations actually fun.
⚡ Community Challenge: Build in 24 Hours!
A special 24-hour sprint challenge. Extra shells for completed projects!
24-Hour Challenge: 89 Projects Shipped!
The community goes absolutely wild. 89 projects shipped in 24 hours. Makers don't sleep!
SLOTS Shell Casino Opens!
The virtual casino is here! Put your shells on the line in slots, roulette, and more. (It's all simulated, don't worry.)
First Casino Jackpot Hit!
A lucky maker wins 5,000 virtual shells on the slot machine. The casino economy is born.
Final Week of Summer of Making!
The final push begins. Makers rush to complete their projects and earn those last shells.
Orpheus Hits 10,000 Shells!
The shell legend reaches 10k shells. The community celebrates with digital confetti.
Summer of Making 2025 Wraps Up!
The official end of SOM 2025. 300+ projects, 100,000+ hours, 2 million+ shells. What a summer!
What an incredible journey!
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