I can't stress enough that Pi Network has made a huge impact this year.
1. Keynote by Nicholas Kokkalis: Dr. Nicholas Kokkalis, Founder and CTO of Pi Network, delivered a featured keynote titled “AI + Blockchain Infrastructure to Unleash Mainstream Adoption.”
He spoke about how the integration of AI with the Pi blockchain can help realize real-world use cases—particularly in regions that lack digital infrastructure but have significant financial needs.
He also touched on topics such as decentralized finance (DeFi) and digital identity, and called for international regulatory flexibility—so users in areas like rural Ghana and dApp developers in Berlin can succeed.
2. Pi Network's presence at the event: Pi Network's participation was not limited to attendance alone, but rather it was prominent.
As the event's official sponsor, it hosted workshops, panels, and presentations on everything from Web3 and DeFi to e-commerce, social media apps, and gaming.
The most important news? On May 14, the core team announced the deactivation of the central node and hinted at the possibility of making the code open source. This is a major step toward complete decentralization and practical utility (RWU).
3. Big Names, Big Talks: Kocalis also joined a panel discussion with Eric Trump and Robert Heinz (of the White House Digital Assets Advisory Council), where they discussed global regulations and the future of cryptocurrencies.
He once again emphasized Pi's mission to build an accessible Web3 ecosystem—especially in emerging markets like Indonesia, Nigeria, India, and the Philippines—using mobile mining and sustainable technology.
Bottom line: This year's participation by the Pi (#PEPELTC) network has been groundbreaking. It has boosted community confidence, sparked discussions about AI, blockchain, and regulation, and demonstrated its commitment to real value.
However, we are still waiting for major announcements such as Pi's price and trading listings, something the community has been eagerly awaiting. We hope to gain more clarity on this matter soon.
