The Pi Network dream has hit a brutal reality check. After a 100% price surge pushed the token to $1.40, it has now crashed 33% to $0.86—sparking outrage from its 70 million+ users (called "Pioneers").

🚨 What Triggered the Crash?

On May 14, the Pi Core Team dropped a bombshell: Pi Network Ventures, a $100M fund (mix of Pi + USD) to invest in startups that boost real-world Pi adoption.

Sounds good, right? Not to the community.

💔 Why Are Pioneers Furious?

1️⃣ "We Built Pi, Now They’re Selling Our Trust"

- Dr. Altcoin (a top crypto analyst) blasted the move as a "betrayal", arguing:

- "Pioneers mined, referred friends, and waited years for real utility—only to see $100M handed to outsiders."

- "Most Pioneers earned <1,000 Pi due to no referral rewards—now the Core Team spends millions?"

2️⃣ Empty Promises?

- Pi was supposed to be decentralized, but the Core Team controls the $100M fund.

- Still no major DApps—just promises.

3️⃣ Radio Silence

- The Core Team hasn’t addressed complaints, leaving Pioneers feeling abandoned.

📉 Market Reaction: Panic Selling

- The 33% drop reflects lost trust.

- Many fear this is another "vaporware" crypto project—hype without delivery.

🤔 What’s Next for Pi?

- IF the $100M fund delivers real apps, Pi could rebound.

- BUT if the Core Team keeps ignoring Pioneers, this could be the beginning of the end.

💬 Your Take?

- Legit growth move or betrayal?

- Should Pioneers protest?

- Will Pi recover—or fade away?

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(Source: Coinpedia Fintech News, adapted for clarity/impact.)

🎤 Why This Matters:

Pi Network’s entire value came from its community. If they walk away, Pi collapses. This is a warning for all "people-powered" crypto projects.

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