Background
From Beta Lists to Weekly Archives: Launch Lists Explained
A short history of how startups have announced products, from email lists and forums to leaderboards and permanent directories, and what it means today.
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Week 40 · 2026 · Free to read
Every launch, every week, permanently on the record.
A short history of how startups have announced products, from email lists and forums to leaderboards and permanent directories, and what it means today.
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