The Pi Network witnessed tangible shifts in April 2025, confirming the project's approach to fulfilling its promises of launching a real ecosystem for the PI currency. While the number of participants in the network exceeded 50 million pioneers, a key question arises: Is Pi close to achieving the dream?
Key developments of April 2025
1. Gradual activation of open network features (Open Mainnet)
After the official announcement of the open network in February, the network started in April to:
Allowing some limited currency transfers between approved wallets.
Experimenting with integrating Pi's blockchain with decentralized applications within the ecosystem.
Gradually opening the door to experiment with Pi payments in some markets that support Pi Pay.
2. Expanding the use of Pi in commerce through the PiFest festival
The network launched the PiFest event - Spring 2025 edition, a global shopping festival that encourages the use of the currency as a payment method in participating stores and websites, with:
Special discounts for users of Pi.
Registering hundreds of new stores in Asia and Africa as official partners.
Notable growth in the number of transactions within the ecosystem.
3. Updates on the KYC system and improving processing speeds
The Pi Core Team announced a new update to the KYC verification mechanism aimed at speeding up approval processes and increasing security, resulting in:
Reducing average approval time to less than 48 hours.
Improving system reliability and reducing errors.
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Why do these developments matter to you as a crypto user?
Approaching listing on exchanges?
Recent updates pave the way for trading Pi on major platforms, especially with the completion of 100% of KYC processes and migration to the mainnet.
Expanding real-world usage areas
Through PiFest, the currency has become closer to being a real payment method, rather than just a mining currency on phones.
The opportunity is still available
Despite years since the project's launch, Pi's potential remains significant, especially in developing markets that lack reliable digital payment solutions.
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Summary
The updates to the Pi Network in April 2025 put the currency on a more mature path and closer to the real market. While the project is still experimental, its recent moves reflect the seriousness of the team and its efforts to provide a practical decentralized system that serves users worldwide.
