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Well, let's take a beat. Everyone's talking about Pi — 100 million people mining it, millions waiting for the Mainnet to open, and some downright arguments about its future value. But very few know who set that fire burning… or how deep that project went.

Because Pi is not another cryptocurrency. It is rather a story. A journey. In my opinion, it is one of the most slept-on origins in Web3.

Now, let's peel back the layers and see how a combination of Stanford smarts and startup grit, mixed with a dream bigger than convention, has birthed something that's rewriting the rules of crypto.

1. Where It All Began: A Stanford Course Became a Movement

In 2018, a unique course was being taught at Stanford: CS359B - Decentralized Applications on Blockchain. Sounds dry, right? But it wasn't really like that at all.

It was co-led by three brilliant minds: Dr. Nicolas Kokkalis, Dr. Chengdiao Fan, and Aurélien Schiltz. No one in this room discussing the theoretical part of blockchain that clicked. They did not merely teach; they were quiet about laying the groundwork for a revolution in the real physical world.

This vision inspired Professor David Mazières and the Stellar Consensus Protocol (SCP) before the team began shaping a different kind of blockchain:

Mobile-first

Energy-light

Truly accessible to anyone with a phone

That spark? Roared into Pi Network global protocol that is activated from a lecture room and runs millions of devices worldwide.

2. The Secret Sauce: Crowdsourcing, Reimagined 

Crowdsourcing, however, before it got anything to do with crypto, was getting Kokkalis deep into the ditch with ingoing research about fund-raising, but more tellingly, being able to scale complicated tasks with large masses of people. In other words, how would everyday services become problem-solvers?

That's the premise of the Pi setup:

Crowd-based KYC processes

Ecosystem apps created by users

Governed by real people, not over-centralized elites

Mining is not an end in itself. It's about building an identity, trust, and utility.

Microsoft even cited in a 2023 essay that Pi's crowdsourced model is not simply about coding but human design. 

3. Startup Hustle in its DNA 

Now, here is the twist: before Pi, Kokkalis was not going to be an obscure academic. Apparently into building stuff. 

He founded Gameyola (a viral games platform) and was part of the founding team that helped build StartX - Stanford's startup accelerator that takes these young founders from napkin sketch to launch day.

And that same startup energy pulses through the Pi ecosystem: 

Gamified Mining Engagement 

Daily Engagement Loops

Viral Mechanics for Referral 

Real Incentives for Builders 

That familiar feel: is that because it is? Best of those Silicon 

Valley startup playbooks repurposed for a new kind of economy.

4. The Mystery and Myth of Pi 

And what would a fine crypto story be without some myth-generation? 

There are whispers that Kokkalis rubbed shoulders with Vitalik. Some even throw his name into the same mix with Satoshi. 

Is it really true?

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The charts are rising. Sentiment is flipping. Bitcoin has reclaimed dominance-and whispers across the crypto space are growing louder: "A major bull run is just around the corner."

Whether you're experienced in investing or merely peeking from afar, one thing is clear: the market is gearing up for an explosive season. And while blue chips like BTC and ETH are already stirring, new coins-classified now as tradable, including Pi Coin-are looking to lock and load.

So, let's unbundle why this cycle might be different and discuss the trends to watch for and emerging players like Pi and their bigger roles in the whole picture.

Reasons for the 2025 Bull Run?

Several coming macro and market macro special factors are straightening out, to name a few,

1. Bitcoin's Rally After Halving

The next halving of Bitcoin will occur on April 2024, during which BTC block rewards are cut from 6.25 to 3.125. Every historical halving has been succeeded by a massive bull run. The year following the halving, that is, 2025, is going to see such a bull and, as per the present scenario, it is already showing great bullishness as BTC has broken many critical resistance levels.

2. Introduction of Spot Bitcoin & Ethereum ETFs

Now that traditional finance is allowing crypto exposure through ETFs, institutional money is coming in at once at unprecedented levels. No wonder. It is not simple retail startup driven FOMO, but rather it's structured capital finally entering.

3. Incoming Altcoin Season

Traditionally, this is when traders buy altcoins; that is, after bitcoin settles at a local top high. They usually turn their attention toward layer 1s, DeFi, meme coins, and low-cap gems. 

What should Traders be Watching?

• Layer 1 Ecosystems: Expanding networks like Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, and newcomers like Sui and Sei. Higher developer activity along with dApp ecosystems generally leads to altcoins boom.

• Real-World Utility: the projects which will win are those that are related to AI, DePIN (decentralized physical infrastructure networks), gaming, and decentralized identity.

• Meme Coins and Community Tokens: While speculative, such coins like DOGE, SHIB, PEPE, and BONK help fuel what many consider the top of the market-and even provide liquidity to the rest of the market.

• New Listings-Newly list coins like Pi (PI) usually catch fire for bull runs while traders chase after the "next big thing."

Where Does Pi Coin Fit In?

From its so-called "a coin you mine on your phone", Pi Network has now become listed on more than 18 exchanges, including Gate.io, BitMart, and MEXC.

The reasons Pi will have everyone's eyes glued during this bull run:

Freshly Listed: Pi's price discovery phase is in perfect timing as the early altcoin season starts.

Massive Community: Pi has more than 47 million Pioneers, the network effect of which most meme coins could only dream of.

Real-world Ecosystem: Pi-it-is not just a coin-it-is about to build it.

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After reaching the height of $89,000 today on April 22, 2025, bitcoin has turned into quite an energizing affair for the entire crypto space: from loyalists to bitcoin and altcoin advocates to utility-based communities like Pi network. But, certainly. What is causing this rally? What should crypto holders do, next?
Why Bitcoin Is Pumping
1. Macroeconomic Winds in Its Favor
His favor: Improving macro indicators contributed to spur in Bitcoin. Inflation-weary U.S. and halt of many global trade tariffs have brought some optimism back into the market and driven institutional and retail investors back to BTC.
2. The Increase of Dominance
The market share that Bitcoin boasts relative to other cryptocurrencies has reached a 4-year high. That means many people are migrating from altcoins to BTC because they see it as a "safer bet" in rather uncertain times.
Current and Future Effects of Altcoins and Pi Network
Although bitcoin dominance currently indicates melting into ceasing BTC crowds, all is not doom and gloom for altcoins:
BTC Blaster Seasons Form Altcoin Following
Altcoin seasons often come on the back of booming bitcoin prices. As the price of BTC touches base, investors tend to invest in some of the promising altcoins, the so-called utilities, like Pi Network.
Pi Network: An Incubation Project
Unlike any other model, Pi Network is built on underground. No public exchange platform can trade its tokens, but it continues to grow with an expanding ecosystem and peer-to-peer transaction capabilities and utility development, thereby not holding it hostage to hype alone. Quietly building for long-term adoption above a community in excess of 50 million.
As Bitcoin goes into a screaming headline, Pi bricks away and builds a decentralized mobile-first economy.
Warning & Resistance Zones
$89K-$90K wall strong
BTC faces strong resistance at these levels. Analysts said it could retrace 10-15% if rejected, so expect short-term volatility.
Fear Index Up
Caution is creeping into the sentiment of markets, a natural exercise during rapid rallies. Intelligent investors pay attention to major support levels, primarily $86.8K-$89.7K tied to BTC, before making big moves.
This Is What You Should Do To All Users of Crypto.
For Bitcoin Holders:
Take partial profits or set stop losses before heading down.
Do not panic during a drawback because such things are typical in a healthy market cycle.
For Altcoin Holders:
No panic selling. Bitcoin will rise, and thriving altcoins will catch up with its glory.
All eyes, though, should be kept on the sectors, as there appears to be some traction in AI, DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure), and social tokens.
For Pi Network Pioneers:
Continue building your Pi portfolio; activity at the broader crypto level could soon bring more attention to the upcoming mainnet developments of Pi.
Use the ecosystem: buy, sell, and transact with Pi wherever possible. Utility builds value.
Be up-to-date and ready as you may end up getting listed or enter a price discovery phase.
Final Take: BTC at $89K Signal Nothing, but Not Destination
More than just a price tag on it, Bitcoin at $89K becomes broader than that.

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Koome Evanson
Freelance Editor | Blockchain & Digital Strategist | Crypto Enthusiast | A.I Content Creator
April 20, 2025
As per the news from October 2023, Binance commenced its Know Your Customer (KYC) drive for users in India, a very globalized business house, against cleaning up in the crypto space. Trading or selling through an Indian source on the Binance platform from now on, KYC is not optional anymore. It is part of a broader, bigger plan to keep away or to stop fraud, money laundering, and all other bad financial operations by verifying users before they would enter the crypto transaction arena.
All the Write about KYC in India:
The procedure would require input of the user's key personal data like full name, date of birth, address, and a government-issued identity like Aadhaar or passport, and proof of address; think of a utility bill or bank statement.
Multi-Step Verification: It's not just a one-click deal. Expect to upload ID docs, confirm your phone number and email, and possibly take a live selfie to prove you’re the real deal.
Compliance Is Key: Of course, Binance has to conform to Indian law-among them the AMLs. These KYC requirements protect the platform users while improving its legal standing.
User Experience: For some, the experience is relatively smooth; some cut through the doc verification process, though. Thus, you get the picture: access is on condition of compliance.
Limited Access with No KYC: With limited KYC, this is what your account might be subjected to withdrawal caps or possibly locked access to certain assets.
Constant Updates: The crypto regulations in India are comparatively underdeveloped; hence, policies are constantly being updated by Binance to keep pace. Part of being a user will include constant informing.
Hot Notice: Now Re-Verification Is Mandatory
From the 18th of April, 2025, Binance announced a rule about re-verification, wherein it concerned every Indian user, whether new or existing; it only goes beyond pushing paper around. It has something to do with the 2023 Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and Travel Rule, which has more stricture over crypto transactions in India.
Oh, and you will have to submit PAN details, along with other KYC documents required before. Binance isn't seeking compliance by itself, though every other exchange under the AML laws has to comply as well. And oh, of course, your data will be kept very secure with first-class top-secret techniques, for example, end-to-end encryption and 2FA.
With a registration with the Financial Intelligence Unit-India, Binance puts its money down on fighting money crime and crafting the next generation of economic wealth into a safer, responsible place to put together and trade crypto.
The Bigger Picture: India Regulatory Framework
Though India hasn't gone ahead with broad-scale complete crypto regulation as of now, it obviously has the intent to impose some sort of order. The Ministry of Finance, in that regard, is focusing on taxation, while SEBI is expected to jump in at some point to really regulate crypto-assets as securities.
Till then, there is going to be a constant changing of the regulatory feel, but what welds together crypto users and builders is staying compliant.
Final Musings
The whole KYC emphasis by Binance in India can be regarded as much more than a protocol is all part of the maturation process in a high-stakes, high-potential environment for doing business in cryptocurrency. For the users, it means staying alert, compliant, and, most importantly, informed.

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