#PI Since the launch of the Pi Network project in 2019, this cryptocurrency project, which claims 'everyone can participate', has attracted over 45 million global user registrations, becoming one of the most controversial and attention-grabbing projects in the blockchain field. Now, as the Pi mainnet ecosystem gradually takes shape, the market value of its token Pi is expected to experience explosive growth. Industry analysts say, 'Pi coins may become the next hundredfold coin.'

The mainnet is about to fully open, and the ecosystem is accelerating its formation.

According to recent official information released by the Pi Core Team, the final opening window for the mainnet's main bridge has been confirmed, and it is expected to officially open the closed channel between Pi and the external cryptocurrency market in the third quarter of this year. This means that the Pi tokens that have been locked for a long time will soon be able to circulate freely.

At the same time, the number of applications in the Pi Network ecosystem continues to grow. Multiple applications, including decentralized social platforms, Pi stores, Pi browser DApp plugins, and mini-game platforms, are gradually being connected for testing and plan to launch the mainnet version simultaneously, empowering Pi with use cases. This progress is considered a key milestone for Pi coins to possess intrinsic value support.

The market supply and demand are severely imbalanced, with strong expectations for a surge.

In the current closed network, Pi coins have not yet fully circulated, but observations from various over-the-counter trading channels (such as Telegram groups and OTC platforms) indicate that buy orders continue to rise, with prices rapidly increasing from an early $0.1 to a range of $5-10. Although trading remains in a gray area, it reflects a high recognition of Pi's value in the market.

Analysts point out that once the mainnet opens, Pi will face dual drivers of 'supply release and demand explosion'. Since most users' Pi will still be locked and unfrozen, the short-term circulation will be extremely low. Coupled with the speculative expectations of tens of millions of global users regarding its prospects, it is easy to form a situation of supply not meeting demand, which could trigger a 'blowout' price increase.

Can Pi coins become the 'next Bitcoin'?

Although Pi Network has a different technical route from Bitcoin, its innovative model of 'mobile mining + social fission' explores a new path for the popularization of blockchain. Especially under the trend of integration between Web3 and AI, Pi is expected to become the 'traffic entrance' of the next generation of crypto ecosystems, leveraging its massive user base and high-frequency interaction network.

According to predictions from the well-known on-chain research institution CryptoUnfold, if the user activity level remains at the current level in the first six months after the opening of the Pi coin mainnet, its price is expected to exceed $30, and its market value will enter the top 20 cryptocurrency assets.