My Recap of Pi #pi Network at Consensus 2025

I just finished following the Consensus 2025 conference held from May 14–16 in Toronto, and I’ve got to say, Pi Network made a serious impact this year.

1. Nicolas Kokkalis’ Keynote: Dr. Nicolas Kokkalis, the founder and CTO of Pi Network, gave a standout keynote titled "AI + Blockchain Infrastructure to Unleash Mainstream Adoption."

He talked about how integrating AI with the Pi blockchain can bring real-world use cases to life—especially in areas that lack digital infrastructure but have big financial needs.

He also touched on topics like DeFi, digital identity, and called for international regulatory flexibility—so users in places like rural Ghana and dApp developers in Berlin can both thrive.

2. Pi Network’s#pi Presence at the Event: Pi Network didn’t just show up—they showed out.

As an official block sponsor, they hosted workshops, panels, and presentations on everything from Web3 and DeFi to e-commerce, social apps, and gaming.

And the big news? On May 14, the Core Team announced they’ve disabled the central node and hinted at open-sourcing the code. That’s a huge step toward full decentralization and real-world utility (RWU).

3. Big Names, Big Conversations: Kokkalis also joined a panel discussion with Eric Trump and Robert Hines (from the White House Digital Asset Advisory Council), where they debated global regulations and the future of crypto.

Once again, he 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 tech.

My Takeaway: Pi Network’s #PEPE市值超越LTC participation this year really moved the needle. It strengthened community trust, sparked conversations around AI, blockchain, and regulation, and showed their serious push toward real utility.

That said, we’re still waiting on major announcements like Pi’s price and exchange listings, which the community is eager for. Hopefully, we’ll get more clarity on that soon.