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In Open Network, it’s more important than ever to prioritize the security of your non-custodial Pi Wallet and Pi. The immutability of blockchain means that mistakes in sharing your wallet passphrase with bad actors or phishing sites may result in irreversible transactions. Therefore, taking the right precautions now is essential.
Do NOT interact with any website, app, or platform that asks you to input your Wallet Passphrase that is not EXACTLY “wallet.pinet.com” in the Pi Browser. Doing so may irreversibly risk your entire Pi balance. Remember that the Pi Browser is a browser, like any other browser such as Chrome, Safari, etc., so it’s ultimately up to the individual Pioneer to determine the safety and legitimacy of the sites and URLs they visit. 
To aid Pioneers in distinguishing fake wallets, the authentic Pi Wallet is also visually identified by a purple color in the navigation bar of the Pi Browser with a Pi logo featuring the Core Team apps logo. If a scammer creates a fake “Pi Wallet” that tries to phish Pioneers’ wallet secret passphrase, they won’t be able to modify the app URL or the associated UI of the Browser that the official Pi Wallet will have.

Be especially careful on social media for fake websites, misleading ads (as in ads to fake websites), fake email addresses, and other places where malicious actors can give Pioneers false impressions and false information. 
Your wallet passphrase is private and should NEVER be shared. Remember that no Pi Core Team member will ever solicit ANY authentication account information (like wallet passphrases, account passwords, verification codes, etc.) from you. Pi Core Team members will never individually call Pioneers, and Pioneers should never submit information in platforms, websites, or apps NOT listed as official Pi apps and products in the Pi Safety Center. 
For two-factor authentication (2FA) verification required for migration wallet confirmation, only trust 2FA emails sent from official Pi Network domains like [email protected].
For verified information, official links and domains, and previous safety announcements, refer to the Pi Safety Center. It is the best place to stay informed and protected.

This blog highlights two recent updates that reflect ongoing progress across the Pi ecosystem. First, several new community apps have been added to the Mainnet Ecosystem Interface, expanding what’s available for Pioneers and reinforcing the network’s focus on ecosystem and utility. Second, a new account recovery flow has been introduced to help Pioneers reset their password in a secure and efficient way. Both updates support broader participation and continued development as the network evolves.
New Apps Join the Mainnet Ecosystem Interface

A new batch of Pi apps has been added to the Mainnet Ecosystem Interface, signaling continued growth across the Pi app landscape. These 5 apps—including a snake game app, e-commerce apps, and apps that provide information about the Pi token—met the network’s standards for app quality, completeness of app functionalities, evaluation of utility, and compliance with stricter Pi ecosystem policies and guidelines.
Each new app listing not only expands what’s available for Pioneers today, but also helps set a stronger example for future developers. As more apps go live, the ecosystem becomes a more attractive and rewarding space to build in for community developers—creating positive momentum for innovation, adoption, and real-world utility. 
Note again that the Mainnet app list does not include all Mainnet and Mainnet-ready apps, as selection is limited based on quality, utility delivered, and compliance with Pi ecosystem policies and guidelines. There are many more third party Pi apps that are not listed here. Some third-party Pi apps that serve as a directory of Pi Mainnet apps may display more or even all Mainnet apps, so Pioneers can reference those for a broader view of available apps.
New Account Recovery Option Now Available
A new flow has been introduced for password resets: if a Pioneer has set up a trusted email, they will be sent a password reset link to that email address, in addition to existing methods. 
The additional option is aimed at making account recovery more accessible and reliable while ensuring security since email recovery is simpler and cheaper for users, and reliable in general, e.g. no dependency on local telecommunications carriers. This not only protects individual access to Pi, but also strengthens overall network participation by helping more people stay connected and active in the ecosystem.

Today marks a transformative moment for the Pi community. The Pi Foundation is thrilled to announce the official launch of Pi Network Ventures, a development initiative of $100 million held in Pi and USD, which will strategically invest in startups and businesses, including those that advance the utility, adoption, and real-world impact of Pi.
Pi Network Ventures is established through the Pi Foundation, an ownerless organization intended to steer the long-term development of the Pi ecosystem and help facilitate the sustainability and functionality of the network for the future. The Pi earmarked for the initiative comes from the 10% of tokens that are specifically allocated for foundation reserves (more information on Pi supply and tokenomics is available here). This moment marks a pivotal step forward for Pi—especially now that Open Network has launched and external connectivity is enabled—opening the door to more impactful utility creation and real-world integration.

Pi Network Ventures represents a focused and strategic initiative to aid in the transformation of Pi from a widely held token into a widely used one.
The Vision Behind Pi Network Ventures
Pi Network Ventures was created with three core objectives:
Boost Pi utility: Support startups and businesses that integrate Pi into their products, services, and customer experiences.Enable more of the world’s production onto Pi Network: Get more real-world production processes, whether in the form of apps, transactions or companies, onto Pi by investing early on in startups and companies that create such processes.Bring Pi to the real world: Empower real-life use cases and applications that demonstrate Pi’s unique value as a widely distributed, accessible, and usable cryptocurrency.
By aligning incentives and providing resources to high-potential founders, startups and companies, this initiative aims to create a feedback loop of innovation and adoption, designed to benefit builders, businesses, and most importantly, the global community of Pioneers.
Pi Network Ventures is part of Pi’s diverse high-level strategies to boost utility and empower the Pi ecosystem: high-signal investment and incubation working in parallel with grass-roots utility and ecosystem movements. While high-signal investment and incubation typically target and support a limited number of high-quality startups and businesses based on very selective criteria, grass-roots movements can leverage the existing community of Pi and potentially generate a large quantity of attempts for utility at scale. Pi employs both strategies. Pi Network Ventures belongs to the former strategy, while measures like hackathons and any other platform that scales utility building are under the latter strategy. 
Supporting Builders from Seed to Scale
Pi Network Ventures intends to invest in companies ranging from early-stage startups to Series B ventures and beyond. This broad scope provides greater opportunity to access high-potential innovators, as well as scaling and proven businesses, each of which provides more opportunity to enhance Pi’s utility.
Pi Network Ventures differs from most crypto ecosystem programs in at least two key aspects.
First, while blockchain-native startups will certainly be part of the portfolio, Pi Network Ventures’ investments will also focus heavily on general technology sectors, including generative AI and AI applications, FinTech, embedded payments, ecommerce platforms, marketplaces, social networks and real-world consumer and enterprise applications. This strategy resonates and derives from the second objective of Pi Network Ventures mentioned above. 
From a global e-commerce platform that accepts Pi, to an AI-enabled service that leverages Pi for access or credits, to a traditional business integrating Pi into its loyalty program—if a company can drive real-world utility and ecosystem progress, the Pi Foundation plans to explore investment opportunities to support it. 
Second, Pi Network Ventures’ investment processes are intended to mirror the practices of traditional Silicon Valley venture capital firms with respect to sourcing, selection, vetting processes and more, designed to identify and support high-impact and disruptive startups and businesses. 
Strategic Benefits for Pioneers

Pi Network Ventures was created with the Pioneer community at its heart. Here’s how Pi Foundation believes it will benefit Pioneers and the community:
More Utility for Your Pi
The single most important benefit to Pioneers is increased utility. As more businesses accept Pi and integrate it into real-world applications—products, services, transactions, and experiences—you’ll be able to use Pi in more diverse ways.
Stronger Ecosystem
When businesses adopt Pi, they introduce it to new users and use cases. This creates natural growth while keeping usage aligned with real activity and utility, which creates a stronger ecosystem. A stronger ecosystem means more opportunities for Pioneers to participate—as users, builders, workers, and entrepreneurs.
Incentivizing High-Quality Integrations
The Pi Foundation is focused on making investments in high-potential startups and top-tier businesses across sectors and geographies, including those that integrate Pi. This focus will in turn attract builders, increase scale, and expand the vision of the network, while accelerating adoption in a strategic and sustainable way.
Network Effects in Action
Every business that joins the ecosystem has the potential to add value to every other participant. Pioneers gain access to new services. Developers get more tools and inspiration. Businesses tap into Pi’s user base. This compounding growth effect helps Pi transition from newly opened network into a widely accepted standard for decentralized utility.
Access to One of the World’s Largest Crypto Userbases
Companies that Pi Network Ventures may invest in could gain something incredibly rare in crypto and in traditional venture capital: the funds come with access to market—potentially addressing two of the essential components of building startups commonly referenced in startup literature. Portfolio companies will have a chance to access a sizable, active, and KYC-verified userbase with tens of millions of users of Pi Network across 200+ countries and regions, with over 19 million of them already having their identity verified through Pi KYC.   
This global audience is not just an asset to businesses—it can be a competitive advantage. It may enable network-driven growth, customer feedback loops, and unique tokenomic models that would not otherwise be possible.
How Investments Will Work
While the investments will generally be denominated in US dollar terms, Pi Network Ventures will seek to make the majority of its investments directly in the form of Pi. This means that companies who join the ecosystem will be incentivized in the very currency they are helping to strengthen and grow. 
Note that Pi Network Ventures’ investments are intended to provide both capital and strategic value over a broader timeframe to those believed to be best positioned to create value in the world and help provide additional ways to use Pi worldwide. The Pi Foundation is not obligated to invest the entire $100M, based on the quality of applicants and number of startups accepted into the initiative. Pi Network Ventures may make investments over time and from time to time, and may discontinue investing at any point in time. 
A Turning Point for the Open Network
The launch of the Open Network brought Pi into a new era. Now, with Pi Network Ventures in place, the Pi Foundation can further focus on its mission to support and grow Pi’s global utility. 
By investing in startups and businesses, many of which build, integrate, and innovate with Pi, and bring real-world utility to the network, Pi Network Ventures is laying the groundwork for a decentralized ecosystem that is globally accessible, community-driven, and economically meaningful.
Let’s Build the Future—Together
This announcement is just the beginning. Entrepreneurs interested in talking with Pi Network Ventures can apply here. 
We can’t wait to see what the network will build together.

Inclusivity is a core part of Pi’s vision, and Pi’s Mainnet ecosystem has just been made much more accessible to identity-verified individuals, including fully and tentatively KYC’d Pioneers. 
The new Mainnet wallet activation feature enables identity-verified Pioneers, including those who are fully KYC’d and most who are tentatively KYC’d, to be able to activate their wallet on the Pi Mainnet blockchain. This unblocks their participation in, and broadens the inclusion of, the Pi Mainnet ecosystem.

Though Mainnet migration is ongoing and the network is committed to speeding up and completing migrations, migration takes more time because, in addition to the identity verification, complex processes and analyses need to run and users need to take actions to ensure the right amount of Pi is securely distributed to real Pioneers who did not cheat. The decoupling of Mainnet migrations from the ability to have a Mainnet wallet helps expand access to engage with the Pi Mainnet ecosystem to millions, while it still ensures that all participants in the Pi Mainnet have verified their identity through KYC or KYB. 
Eligible Pioneers can go to the Pi Wallet app in the Pi Browser to get started.
Furthermore, people who are not yet Pi users (non-users) can access the Pi Mainnet blockchain and ecosystem in a much simpler manner via another new feature released today. This feature is available in supported regions through third-party services that integrate with Pi. Non-users can now easily obtain a wallet on the Pi Mainnet blockchain after passing similar KYC requirements on those third-party services to participate in the Pi Mainnet ecosystem. Important note for Pioneers: Passing third-party KYC will only enable Mainnet wallet creation, and it will NOT have an impact on Pioneers’ Mainnet migration for the reasons mentioned above.
Note: Pi is exploring the expansion of KYC authority—the ability to perform KYC for Pioneers—to third-parties that meet the same and equivalent standard. However, third-party services may not have the same scalability or wide geolocation coverage as Pi Network based on their own business considerations. So, any third-party services that Pi is experimenting with are in a pilot beta phase. The first such third-party service, an onramp, has recently integrated with Pi after passing KYB requirements. This service has its own geolocation restrictions and is not available to all countries and regions. While the integration has been tested and is ready for Pioneers to start using, being in the beta testing phase means that the integration may require further iterations and improvements in order to scale to handle Pi’s tens of millions of users, and may be paused or adjusted in the future. Pioneers can provide feedback about the service through Pi’s official communication channels and apps. We invite other onramps to apply for KYB verification as well.
Before this feature, the only way for non-users to participate in the Pi Mainnet ecosystem was to start from scratch to mine the minimum 30 mining sessions after registering an account, pass Pi KYC, and complete Mainnet migration steps to migrate, which can overall take a long time. This feature largely reduces the steps and time required for non-users to receive Mainnet wallets and interact directly with Pi utilities, which in turn onboards more people into the Pi Mainnet ecosystem sooner—while still upholding our network security and KYC standards. 
Also, unlike non-users—who only transact Pi on centralized exchanges, do not actually possess Pi on the Mainnet blockchain, and cannot directly participate and contribute to the Pi Mainnet ecosystem—the non-users onboarded through this feature will own a Mainnet wallet on the Pi Mainnet blockchain. Therefore, they are able to participate directly in Pi apps, Pi local commerce, and events such as the .pi Domain Auction, expanding the potential contributions to our ecosystem from non-users. 
In addition, this feature signifies a new change for more openness, where Pi is authorizing the first third-party to perform KYC for Pioneers outside the native Pi KYC solution, after KYB verification and the validation of the standards of the third-party service’s KYC procedure. This expansion of KYC authority to this third-party service for wallet creation is also part of the effort to improve the accessibility and inclusivity of the Pi Mainnet overall. The third-party service is Banxa, the onramp mentioned earlier, and it is listed as a KYB’d service on the official Pi webpage.

Expanding the accessibility of the Mainnet Pi ecosystem strengthens the utility of Pi by allowing more Pioneers and non-users to directly own and use Pi on the blockchain and interact with Pi in real applications. It also ensures a smooth onboarding experience for people outside Pi’s ecosystem, while upholding network security and KYC standards.
On a broader level, this integration benefits the entire ecosystem. More Pioneers with Mainnet Wallets means that developers and ecosystem apps will gain a larger base of participants, driving more transactions, testing, and feedback—accelerating the development and real-world use of Pi.
As always, please refrain from using any third party services that claim they are integrated with Pi but are not listed on this KYB services webpage. If you do, you run the risk of scams or fraud.

Hey, Pioneers! This blog will outline a Mainnet migration roadmap based on the network’s priorities and clarify Pi’s tokenomics and supply mechanisms.

Mainnet Migration Roadmap By Priorities
In discussing Pi Mainnet migration, keep the following facts in mind. (1) The migration needs to occur for a network of tens of millions based on complex mining data over the last 6 years to ensure accuracy, security and fairness for honest Pioneers by excluding cheating. It is not just a simple airdrop to tens of thousands of wallets, without much consideration of additional data, like in many other crypto projects. (2) The network has already migrated over 12 million people, which on its own is already an achievement of scalability in the industry, especially given the natively built KYC and migration processes with no fiat cost for users. (3) When the migration condition for going to Open Network was set to be 10 million—striking a balance between the network’s need to transition to Open Network in a timely manner and inclusion of millions of Pioneers in the Mainnet—it was understood and expected that there would be people who need to migrate after Open Network launch. 
Here’s a roadmap of Mainnet migration work based on the network’s priorities.
Completing initial migrations for Pioneers in the queue
Currently, the network is completing the first migrations for the queue of Pioneers, including verified base mining rewards, verified Security Circle rewards, lockup rewards, utility apps usage rewards, and confirmed Node rewards.Second migrations including referral bonuses
After the first migrations in the current queue are completed, second migrations will become the focus. Second migrations will also include referral mining bonuses attributable to referral team members who passed KYC.Ongoing Periodic Migrations
Finally, Pi Network will shift into regular, periodic migrations (e.g. monthly, quarterly etc. to be determined), which will include all bonuses and rewards. 
Note that differences in the UI between the Transferable Balance and the actual migrated balance are as intended—the UI uses simplified calculation estimates in order to save computation time and resources. The balance that is actually migrated to a user’s Mainnet Wallet depends on extensive, precise computations that could take a much longer time per user, going through all their past mining sessions and associated bonuses for the past few years. So the Transferable Balance displayed in the UI is a pessimistic estimate of the actual Pi amount included in the first migration. 
The actual first migration for everyone already contains their verified base mining rewards, Security Circle rewards, lockup rewards, utility apps usage rewards, and confirmed Node rewards for some (basically only excluding the referral mining bonuses). 
Pi Tokenomics and Supply
In light of the discussion about migration, it’s important to remind Pioneers of and educate the general public about the Pi tokenomics and mining mechanism, which were defined in longer form in the Whitepaper in 2021. 
On Pi’s supply and allocations
The Maximum Supply of Pi is 100 billion tokens. The Maximum Supply is comprised of the following: 65 Billion tokens (or 65%) are allocated for all community mining rewards; 10 billion (10%) are allocated for foundation reserves; 5 billion (5%) are allocated for liquidity purposes; and 20 billion (20%) are allocated for the Core Team. Each allocation mentioned above tracks the community Migrated Mining Rewards issuance pace, so the proportions of each allocation in the total supply remains the same at any given time. 
The Effective Total Supply of Pi—the total Pi supply at the current time—proportions the allocations the same as the Maximum Supply. Since every allocation tracks the Migrated Mining Rewards of the community, the Effective Total Supply can be calculated by dividing the current Migrated Mining Rewards of Pi on the Mainnet blockchain by 65%. The other allocations within the Effective Total Supply can then be calculated based on the same proportions as the Maximum Supply, e.g. at most 10% of the Effective Total Supply is available in the foundation reserve, 5% of the Effective Total Supply is available for liquidity purposes, and 20% of the Effective Total Supply is available for the Core Team. This remains true despite the fact that all tokens were minted at the genesis as technically required by the blockchain protocol.
The allocation structure itself ensures the impartial role of any processes that affect the migration speed because all other allocation buckets track the pace of Migrated Mining Rewards. It was intentionally designed to align the interests of all parties in the network to get as many Pioneers and as many Pi onto the Mainnet as possible. 
So, the network is committed to migrating Pioneers and their Pi as soon as possible. 
The Pi Mining Mechanism
The Pi mining mechanism is designed to expand its decentralization, utilities, stability, and longevity, in addition to growth, inclusion and security. 
Pi’s mining rewards are distributed based on an issuance formula that follows a declining exponential decay model defined in the Pi Whitepaper. Pioneers can increase the amount of mining rewards they receive based on their individual contributions to the network, like Security Circles, using utility-based Pi apps, running Nodes, etc. For each month, the amount of Pi to be distributed as mobile balance is capped and determined by the model, regardless of how many people or how many types of mining rewards there are during the month. The capping is achieved by the design of a system-wide base mining rate, and each type of mining rewards to each individual are just a multiplier of this base mining rate. As the monthly supplies always diminish, the base mining rate generally decreases over time. 
Conclusion
The network is dedicated to completing Mainnet migration for all real, verified and honest Pioneers as soon as possible while ensuring accuracy, security and integrity of the network.  Pi’s tokenomics are designed to align long-term network growth with real contributions from the community, ensuring that the issuance model remains fair, progress-driven, and grounded in actual participation.
Read the Pi Whitepaper to learn more.

Pi Network stands at the forefront of the cryptocurrency revolution, not only for its unique approach to mobile mining or its massive community, but also for its deep commitment to creating practical utilities within its ecosystem.
The network pioneered expanding universal access to cryptocurrency with a simple, yet powerful, unconventional invention of mobile mining. What followed is a growing community of over 47 million engaged members. Along with accessibility, utility is another cornerstone purpose of the network. Accessibility answers the question, “How can people around the world irrespective of their economic circumstances and knowledge barriers gain access to the cryptocurrency revolution by actually owning it?” Utility answers the question, “How can cryptocurrency actually make a positive change in the lives of everyday people?” Or “What can cryptocurrency be used for in addition to trading and financial purposes?”
The network has created several forms of utilities. You may be familiar with the Fireside Forum app that uses Pi for decentralized content creation, curation, and moderation; the Staked DM feature in the Chat app that uses Pi for peer-to-peer connections; the wallet app used for direct payment of Pi for goods and services locally; the KYC app that uses Pi to crowdsource essential validation work in the community; or with many of the apps created by Pi community developers with compelling use cases for the Pi cryptocurrency (see, for example, our past Hackathon announcements such as 1 and 2). Apps enrich our lives in many ways and create diverse utilities for the network through innovative integration of Pi cryptocurrency. 
What are Platform-level Utilities?
Apps are, however, not the only source of utilities creation. There is substantial scope for creating utilities at the level of the Pi platform as well. This scope hinges on some of the unique collective resources of this cryptocurrency network, including but not limited to the following: 
The size and engagement of our communityOur collective attentionOur verified digital identityOur large distributed network of computer nodes

At a given point in time, there will be one person or another engaging in one activity or another on the platform. The diversity of these activities has the potential to create diverse utilities for the Pi cryptocurrency. However, if we take stock of our collective resources (i.e., our presence and activities as a whole), how can we translate them into network-wide utilities of Pi that every Pioneer holds? 
This question is key for the creation of utilities on the platform level. On each of the collective resources that the Pi community possesses, it is possible to design and create the utility of Pi. For example, Pi cryptocurrency can be potentially used to access the abundant attention resource of a massive, engaged community in a diverse ecosystem, or to plug services that involve ownership or require human authenticity into a large crypto-enabled, KYC’ed network of humans worldwide—which will especially be a common need in a future world where AI is pervasive—or to deploy software products that require huge, reliable computing power of a distributed system, etc. Pi’s collective resources listed above lend themselves to utility creation on a platform level that will ultimately benefit all Pioneers, because such true utilities will seek to address real human and evolving societal and technological needs and will create organic demand for Pi that every Pioneer holds. 
The platform-level utility of Pi is what the Core Team has been envisioning, researching, designing and building, in addition to the app-level utility creation through the various Core Team apps or enabling community developers to build apps.
An Early Instantiation of Platform-level Utility on Pi
The Roadmap v2 released in December 2023 lists under the Developer Platform and Tools section a stealth project about a utility feature on the platform level, undertaken by the Pi Core Team, currently being designed and tested in stealth mode. This project is an early instantiation designed to leverage some of the collective network resources following the theories and directions on utility creation explained in this announcement. It has the potential to enhance the overall utility of the Pi cryptocurrency, as well as facilitate the sustainability of Pi Apps in our ecosystem. 
Stay Tuned
We will be back with further information to unveil the specifics of this project in the near future. Until then, happy mining, and a heartful shoutout to all in the community to help propel us to Open Network by meeting our KYC and utility goals.
Edit: On March 8, 2024, the network released the first prototype of one such implementation of a platform-level utility—the Pi Ad Network—where advertisers ultimately need to acquire and use Pi to place ads in the Pi ecosystem and Pi Apps on the Pi Browser.
On March 14, 2025, the network released another platform-level utility—the Pi Domains Auction—which enables participants and contributors of the Pi ecosystem to have the opportunity to secure and have customized .pi domains.

Last year, we introduced the vision and initial pilot for the Pi Ad Network—where advertisers use Pi to place ads in the Pi ecosystem and Pi Apps—which was initially released in a pilot launch to 5 community apps and was iterated along with these developers in the pilot. The Ad Network is the first instantiation of a platform-level utility that leverages Pi Network’s collective resources to bring real, organic use cases to the Pi cryptocurrency. 
Developers can apply to join Pi Ad Network now, and join the first group of Pi Apps that participated in the pilot program, who are now generating and receiving ad revenue. But the premise of selection is to be listed in the Mainnet Ecosystem Interface and compliant with developer ecosystem guidelines.
Note: Applying does not guarantee your app will be included—apps must still meet the Mainnet ecosystem listing requirements to be approved.
This moment marks a milestone in Pi platform-level utility—one that transforms the collective attention of Pi’s millions of Engaged Pioneers into a tangible, sustainable, and inclusive mechanism for supporting the Pi App ecosystem.
The Vision Behind the Pi Ad Network
As outlined in our earlier blogs on platform-level utility and the pilot launch of the Pi Ad Network, this initiative was designed to translate Pi’s collective resources, such as Pioneer attention and the size and engagement of the community, into a form of utility that benefits developers and Pioneers network-wide.
Benefits For Developers
The Pi Ad Network in the Open Network period enables Pi Apps developers to monetize Pioneers’ attention that their apps are able to attract from the Pi Platform through the Pi Browser.
Building and maintaining meaningful apps—those that attract, retain, and serve the needs of Pioneers—requires time, talent, infrastructure, and ongoing operational resources. As app usage grows, so do these costs that can be covered in their earnings from the Pi Ad Network.
The Pi Ad Network solves this issue by allowing developers to earn directly in Pi, in proportion to the real attention their apps generate across the platform. By requiring advertisers to acquire and spend Pi to access this attention, the network creates a full-circle system: developers are compensated in the very currency that their users hold and use, incentivizing app quality and development, ecosystem participation, and long-term innovation. In this way, the monetization issue becomes a utility opportunity—fueling a healthier app ecosystem and broader utility for Pi itself.
Benefits For Pioneers
By requiring the use of Pi in transacting ads displayed in the ecosystem, the Pi Ad Network enforces that the access to the ecosystem attention resource relies on Pi cryptocurrency that every Pioneer holds. This ensures that developers’ benefits align with benefits for the entire community.
For instance, developers supported by the Ad Network’s monetization will be able to build and innovate more Pi Apps where Pioneers can use their Pi for goods and services. On the network level, this advances the whole ecosystem and utility creation that ultimately benefits Pi Network as a whole.
Developers: Apply Now to Join the Pi Ad Network
Pi is now opening the Pi Ad Network SDK to all community developers whose apps are in the Mainnet Ecosystem Interface. Eligible developers can integrate ads into their Pi Apps in a consistent, secure, and user-friendly way through a unified framework.
Documentation, technical onboarding materials, and ad content guidelines are available within the Pi Developer Portal.
Here’s a quick guide on how to submit your application through the Developer Portal:
1. Open the Pi Browser and select “Develop” to access your Developer Portal.
2. In the Developer Portal, select the app you want to apply for the Pi Ad Network.

3. Scroll down on the app details page and tap the “Dev Ad Network” application button.

4. Click on “Ads Checklist” and complete all three steps outlined in the Pi Ad Platform Checklist. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully and submit the application form once completed.

Pi Network’s first-ever Open Network PiFest concluded with historic global engagement, underscoring the growing momentum of Pi-powered local commerce and the expanding utility of Pi in everyday transactions. Held from March 14 (Pi Day) to March 21, 2025, PiFest 2025 marked the first global commerce event fully supported by Open Network external connectivity, setting a new standard for real-world Pi utility at scale.
Massive Participation Reflects Ecosystem Growth

This year’s PiFest brought together Pioneers and local merchants across the world, leveraging Open Network connectivity to expand the adoption of digital transactions in local commerce via the Pi Mainnet blockchain. 
With over 125,000 registered sellers—including 58,000 active sellers—the event demonstrated significant expansion from previous years and a clear upward trend in Pi adoption in local commerce. Over 1.8 million Pioneers have used Map of Pi, and more than 45,000 reviews were submitted by Pioneers, helping to build trust and visibility within the community-led Pi commerce ecosystem. 
Pioneers engaged in real-world transactions ranging from everyday essentials to professional services, reflecting Pi’s expanding reach and practical use. The event showcased participation from diverse business types, including a cozy cafe, a fashion boutique, an auto shop, a freelance designer, etc —each utilizing Pi Wallets for payments and embracing Pi as a payment method.
The ability to facilitate local business discovery through Map of Pi, payment through Pi Wallets and the Pi Mainnet blockchain, and engagement through Fireside Forum—all within the Pi ecosystem—reflects once again Pi’s full-circle utility loop in action.
PiFest as a Vehicle for Utility Acceleration on Open Network
As emphasized throughout the event, PiFest is more than a celebration—it exemplifies and demonstrates Pi’s real-world utility. With Open Network fully live, PiFest shows how Pi can support genuine commerce and empower local economies worldwide.
This event marked a critical moment in the Pi journey: moving from Enclosed Network utility, which was limited to within the Pi network, to practical utility at scale in Open Network, open to the world. The success of PiFest shows that Pioneers and businesses are open and eager to transact in Pi, reinforcing Pi Network’s long-term vision of building an inclusive, peer-to-peer ecosystem powered by Pi.
Though PiFest has concluded, the ecosystem it amplifies continues to grow. Pioneers are encouraged to keep exploring Pi-integrated businesses through Map of Pi and other Pi apps, and merchants can continue registering their shops and reaching new customers using Pi.

As part of the .pi domain auction process, Pi wants to ensure that compliant Pi community apps that have completed PiNet migration can secure their domains without bidding. This aligns with the previously announced PiNet migration process and the 2024 Pi Day communications.
If your app completed PiNet domain migration and integration previously, and complies with the Ecosystem listing guidelines, your corresponding .pi domain is reserved for you and will not be included in the auction. 
Some/new developers may have missed the initial PiNet migration opportunity, despite multiple communications throughout 2023–2024. To address this, Pi is offering a grace period until May 28th for eligible Pi apps that are on the Ecosystem listing to complete their PiNet integration and secure their .pi domain. 
To have your app’s .pi domain reserved and removed from the Auction, you must fully complete PiNet integration and comply with the Ecosystem listing guidelines by May 28th. Both requirements must be met before the deadline.  
Here’s the next steps for developers:
Check if your app has already integrated with PiNetIf you’ve completed PiNet migration, no further action is needed – your domain is reserved.If your app has not yet integrated with PiNet:Complete your PiNet integration by May 28 to secure your domain.You can find the PiNet setup guide here: PiNet Developer GuideIf you choose not to migrate to PiNet, your domain will remain in the auction and will not be automatically reserved.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out. Pi appreciates your contributions to the Pi ecosystem and looks forward to seeing your continued innovation.
Instructions:
Register Your PiNet URL
First you must register your PiNet URL within the Pi Developer Portal. The field for this is found on the “PiNet Settings” page of the app dashboard. Upon clicking on this page you must first register the URL. Choose Display Preferences
Select how a user should see the application. The options are Fullscreen or mobile screen. Should a developer select the checkbox for Full Screen then a user who opens the application on a desktop browser will see the app stretch to take up the full window. Understand the Appended URL Security Feature
The initial URL will have a random string of characters appended to the URL, this is a security feature to prevent impersonation or domain squatting. Quality Pi Applications, at the Pi Core Team’s discretion, can be given plain URLs that do not have the unique string appended to them. Confirm URL Creation
Once registered for the URL then the application should become available at the PiNet URL displayed on your app dashboard. This is not the end however.Optimize your Application for PiNet Use
It is best practice for the application to be optimized for PiNet use and developers should work on updating their user flow in order to give non pioneers the opportunity to experience as much of the application as possible.

With the launch of Open Network and external connectivity enabled, Pi Network has entered a new era—one that connects its thriving ecosystem to the broader blockchain world and expands its real-world functionality. 
Millions of Pioneers are using Pi, tens of thousands of businesses are integrating it into their services, and many apps were built that address community and ecosystem needs and drive real engagement—showcasing Pi’s strength and stability for not just the Pi community but also the broader crypto space and internet. 
Pi Day 2025 celebrates the expansion of the Pi ecosystem on all levels, be it local commerce or apps and platform-level utilities, all the while leveraging the strength and collective resources of the global Pi community. Pi is already reaping the benefits of the work Pioneers put into growing the network, contributing to network infrastructure, commerce integration, and utility building over the past six years. Pioneers have and continue to realize Pi’s real-world utility, use cases, and the possibilities that blockchain technology offers in a non-conformist way while continuing their journey.

In support of expanding the Pi ecosystem and Pi’s overall utility, Pi released several features today, which accompanied the start of the global PiFest event:
The .pi Domains Auction;PiFest shopping period begins;Mainnet Ecosystem application expansion; andMainnet Ecosystem UI revamp.
The .pi Domains Auction: Introducing a New Platform-Level Utility
Domains are an important infrastructure layer of any online ecosystem. On the first Pi Day after Open Network, the expansion of the Pi ecosystem starts by enabling participants and contributors of the Pi ecosystem to have the opportunity to secure and have customized .pi domains for their businesses, brands, stores, content, apps, websites, personal use, etc.—while at the same time providing platform-level utility for the Pi cryptocurrency through the .pi Domain Auction. This platform-level utility harnesses the collective resources of the Pi community and the enabled external connectivity provided by the Open Network. 
What are the .pi domains?
Traditional internet domains function as unique identifiers and digital addresses, enabling individuals and businesses to establish a recognizable and accessible online presence and facilitating easy navigation, branding, and user engagement across the global internet infrastructure. Similarly, .pi domains serve as unique digital identifiers or virtual storefronts within the Pi ecosystem, simplifying interactions with Pi-based websites, apps, and services. 
Overall, the operation and organization of .pi domains generally follows the mechanisms that have worked in the traditional internet domain industry for decades, e.g. ownership, transfers, annual registration fees, etc. However, .pi domains differ significantly in two ways: first, they specifically operate within a Web3 environment, and are compatible directly with the Pi Browser and third-party wallets and services that integrate with this feature, or via the extension of pinet.com that works in legacy browsers such as Chrome and Safari. Second, the acquisition process including the Auction and bidding for .pi domains are executed using blockchain technology and Pi as the exclusive currency for payments, and allows for the leveraging of the Pi blockchain to ensure transparency, security, and direct utility of the Pi cryptocurrency.
What differentiates .pi domains from many other virtual properties?
The primary differentiating factor is that the tangible value of .pi domains is backed by the attention and engagement of over 60 million Pioneers worldwide, more than 19 million identity-verified individuals, over 12 million people on the blockchain, and more—externally via blockchain and third-party services—who are ready to transact, in addition to tens of thousands merchants accepting Pi globally. The participation, engagement and strength of the Pi community has been witnessed by the world following the Open Network launch.
Another important differentiator is that the .pi domains already possess clear, immediate, and measurable real-world use cases, as well as practical applications now. Merchants can easily set up recognizable storefronts that are accessible by Pioneers using simple branded domain names. E-commerce apps allow rapid deployment of online stores or blogs, significantly enhancing community interaction and commerce. Developers can build and host custom applications on personalized .pi domains, driving innovation and technical growth. Brands benefit from strengthened identity, streamlined user adoption, and improved discoverability within the ecosystem. All of these are currently available in the ecosystem. This is different from purchasing virtual properties in an empty Web3 social network without anyone inside, where the utility of the properties is unrealized and their use cases are uncertain now and in the future. 
How does the .pi Domain Auction create a platform-level utility for Pi?
As a reminder, a platform-level utility translates Pi’s collective resources into network-wide utilities that serve to back Pi as a currency for all Pioneers. This is different from app-level utility, which is confined in a specific Pi app context and functionalities. The most recent platform-level utility released was Pi Ad Network. 
Similarly, the .pi Domain Auction is also a platform-level utility because it directly harnesses the collective resources of the Pi community—attention, authenticity, and the large community ready to transact—that make .pi domain names useful. 
The .pi Auction is fully run on Pi cryptocurrency—people need to use Pi to bid and purchase something that has real-world meaning and purpose. No other currency or cryptocurrency is accepted or involved. All Pi received from selling the .pi domains will be dedicated to the Pi ecosystem, developer programs, events and the facilitation of Pi’s utility.
The operation and organization of the Auction rely heavily on the Pi Mainnet blockchain, increasing its usage, as well as its special features, such as claimable balances for Pioneers and Multiplexed addresses for CEX users who possess Pi but are not yet Pioneers. 
Auction participation rules 
Here’s how this first iteration of the .pi Domain Auction will work:
Eligibility: The entire Pi community and any individual that is able to acquire Pi through centralized exchanges (CEXs). Duration: The Auction starts on Pi day, March 14, 2025, and will end on Pi2day, June 28, 2025. Individual domain auctions, for specific domain names, will be extended if there are new bids within the 24 hours prior to the end of that domain auction. To be clear, this means that the individual domain auction for a specific domain name will only end once there has been no new bid for the 24 hour period prior to the end of that domain auction.Rules and how to participate: Pioneers can participate by visiting https://domains.pinet.com on the Pi Browser, which will guide people to the related products such as the Pi Wallet to complete the bid.In the Auction interface, type the domain you want to secure for your use;Make a bid (the minimum bid is 10 Pi) for the domain; andThe highest bid wins and purchases the .pi domain for their exclusive use, subject to a potential future yearly registration and maintenance fee, similar to traditional internet domain fees. Method to bid:Pioneers can take advantage of the full-fledged functionality of the Pi blockchain—the claimable balance feature which allows Pioneers to send their Pi as a bid for a domain in a reversible manner. This means they can withdraw the amount they previously bid at any time before the end of the Auction.Shortly after the launch of the Auction, people who only possess Pi through exchanges will also be able to participate in the Auction. Since exchanges do not support claimable balances, the process will be different. In those cases, the Auction user interface will produce a custom Pi blockchain address for each one of the domains they want to bid on (these special addresses will start with the letter “M”). Those individuals will then be able to send Pi to those addresses as their bid. Since these bids are implemented as standard payments, any refunds will only be processed after the end of the Auction. With respect to the transfer of the domain to these winners, they will need to establish standard Pi blockchain accounts in order to receive their .pi domain. People who want to make use of Pi blockchain are able to become Pioneers through the normal onboarding process via the Pi mobile app.
Note: The Company reserves the right to invalidate or remove any Domain Auction or bid for any reason in its sole discretion. For example, we may exclude already reserved domains and certain domains from Auctions to reserve for official or future use, such as pi, pinetwork, coreteam, maps, etc. Vulgar or offensive language will also be excluded. Participants of any invalidated Auctions will simply receive back the amount that they provided as their staked bid either anytime through the claimable balance feature or after June 28th, 2025 for non-Pioneers. Gas fees apply. Auction participants will be required to pay the gas fees for every bid added (0.01 Pi), modified (0.02 Pi) or removed (0.01 Pi). Additional or higher gas fees may be applicable in practice as the blockchain determines. The Company reserves the right to change or modify these rules at any time in its sole and absolute discretion, with or without notice to participants.
First PiFest in Open Network: Shopping Period Begins
The shopping period for the first Open Network PiFest has officially begun and will run from today, March 14 to Friday, March 21, 2025. With the full support of Open Network connectivity now enabled, visit and shop at local Pi-Powered businesses using Pi. Discover local businesses through the Map of Pi app and engage actively through Pi’s complete ecosystem for local commerce integration. The merchant registration period started two days ago. Currently there are over 100,000 registered sellers, including 49,000 active sellers on Map of Pi. 
Share your experiences on Fireside Forum (in the #PiFest Channel), and on social media. Use the Map of Pi app to find participating Pi merchants near you, and use your Pi Wallet to easily make and receive payments on the Pi Mainnet blockchain. Your Fireside Forum posts may even be featured on Pi’s social media accounts. Merchants, remember to promote your businesses as well! 
PiFest boosts local commerce utilities and showcases Pi’s real-world use around the globe. Learn more about the guidelines of the first Open Network PiFest here.
Mainnet Ecosystem Application Expanded
To facilitate easy onboarding for developers who want to build Pi apps, the application to start building, or to deploy Pi apps that are already built, is designed to be simple and easy for developers to use. However, the criteria for getting Pi apps listed on the Pi Ecosystem Interface on the Pi Browser has a much higher standard, including with respect to app quality, completeness of app functionalities, evaluation of utility, and compliance with stricter Pi ecosystem policies and guidelines. The reason for this higher standard is that Pi apps need to cross a minimum threshold before they can benefit from the traffic from Pioneers in the ecosystem, and in turn, this also serves as an incentive for developers to build better apps compliant with the policies and that will serve Pioneers and their needs. 
Notwithstanding the higher standards for ecosystem listing discussed above, this process has been improved in order to make it even simpler and accessible to apply. To this end, developers who meet the Mainnet app deployment requirements can now apply to add their apps to the Mainnet Ecosystem Interface by going directly to the Developer Portal to apply without having to wait to be whitelisted to do so.
Previously, apps had to be granted eligibility before they could apply to be listed in the Pi Ecosystem Interface in the Pi Browser. Now, this pre-approval step has been removed, meaning that eligible developers are no longer required to wait for approval to apply. This change streamlines the process and allows even more developers to apply for their apps to be included in the Mainnet Ecosystem Interface. 
This update is important because it:
Allows many developers who meet Mainnet requirements to apply without delay;Will increase the number of Mainnet apps visible within the Pi ecosystem; andSupports the network’s utility and growth by expanding the number and quality of Mainnet apps.
Pi already has a group of Mainnet Pi apps that have gone live which set the groundwork for the subsequent inclusion of even more Pi apps and releases on the Mainnet Ecosystem Interface. The Mainnet app list does not include all Mainnet and Mainnet-ready apps, as selection is limited based on quality, utility delivered, and compliance with Pi ecosystem policies and guidelines. Some third-party Pi apps that serve as a directory of Pi Mainnet apps may display more or even all Mainnet apps, so Pioneers can reference those for a broader view of available apps.
Note: Applying does not guarantee your app will be included—apps must still meet the Mainnet ecosystem listing requirements to be approved.
Improved Ecosystem Interface Design 
The Ecosystem Interface design has improved organization to help Pioneers navigate community apps more intuitively and effectively with a cleaner design for an improved user experience. Previously, each app had labels like “Mainnet App” or “Not on PiNet”, which cluttered the interface. As a part of recent updates, those labels have been replaced with an “M” badge for Mainnet apps, “T” badge for Testnet apps, and a “!” badge for apps that are not on PiNet. When Pioneers tap on an app for more details, they will also see explanations for these badges inside the app page.

Conclusion
Pioneers, happy 6th Anniversary of Pi’s official launch! With the recent Open Network launch, the demonstrated strength and unity of our community, and ecosystem initiatives, we hope you are as excited as we are to explore this phase of our network together. Building anything with significance and greatness requires effort, collaboration, innovation, determination, and resilience, especially when we are treading a less travelled path. 
We have never been so convinced, as we are now, that our network and community can establish itself as a defining force in the Web3 and soon AI-pervasive world. The community should be proud that it has successfully built a network with real substance and, in the process, overcome various challenges along the way. Of course, as we move forward, new and different challenges, obstacles, and distractions will arise, but as long as the community stands together and focuses on substance, utility, and what matters in this world, these will be surmounted too.

Discover PiChainMall: One of very few platforms driving real utility for Pi Network's ecosystem and the PI token.

The crypto space has produced several protocols over the past decade, with many focusing on offering real-world utilities for users. One such project focusing on this initiative is Pi Network, which has created several innovations to promote inclusivity for “Pioneers.”
 
The platform boasts of one of the largest communities, with over 60 million Pioneers mining its native PI coin using mobile phones. Ahead of its mainnet launch (Open Network), the core team has been developing its ecosystem with robust utilities to ensure users can utilize their mined PI in the real world. A standout contributor to this is PiChainMall, a merchant platform representing how Decentralized Applications (DApps) can add value to the blockchain. 
 
In this article, we will explore Pi Network’s utilities and examine how PiChainMall enhances its ecosystem.
Pi Network’s Vision: An Ecosystem Driven By Utilities
Established by a team of Stanford Ph.D. graduates, the blockchain platform was launched to address three key challenges in the crypto space: accessibility, complexity, and lack of real-world use cases. Unlike traditional platforms that require energy-intensive mining rigs, Pi Network allows users to mine with their smartphones. This alone, contributed to its large userbase. 
 
Of course, mining alone cannot sustain a token economy. The team realized this and worked towards creating utilities within its ecosystem, ensuring PI evolved from a mining token to a functional digital currency. The platform is home to several tools, applications, and services where Pioneers can use their assets meaningfully. 
 
This initiative aligns with the creators’ vision of creating the "world’s most inclusive peer-to-peer economy," as they have shared repeatedly in their official channels. Utilities is the backbone of the PI ecosystem, enabling Pioneers to interact, developers to create DApps, and merchants to integrate Pi into their operations.
 
Speaking of utilities, below is a list of key use cases introduced by the core team:
 
Pi Wallet: A secure, user-friendly wallet for storing, sending, and receiving Pi tokens. The wallet simplifies cryptocurrency management for Web2-native users while maintaining Web3’s decentralized principles.
Pi Browser: Pi Browser is the gateway to the Pi ecosystem, allowing Pioneers to access DApps, explore the blockchain, and engage with community-driven projects. 
Pi Developer Portal and SDK: Offers tools for developers to build on the Pi blockchain, fostering innovation through hackathons and collaborative projects. This has led to the integration of over 100 DApps into its ecosystem. 
Know Your Customer (KYC) Solution: The KYC process ensures the network’s integrity by verifying real human users. This represents a critical step for securing the blockchain and enabling real-world transactions.
Social Profiles and Community Tools: Features like Fireside and Brainstorm enhance community engagement, allowing Pioneers to connect, collaborate, and propose ideas for ecosystem growth.
 
These utilities collectively lay the foundation for a decentralized ecosystem where Pi can transform from a speculative asset to a practical currency for everyday transactions. This emphasis on usability and scalability has positioned it as a promising platform in the Web3 space. However, the ecosystem’s success hinges on developing compelling use cases; PiChainMall comes in here. 
PiChainMall: Powering Merchant Utilities in the Pi Ecosystem
PiChainMall, developed by PiChain Global, is one of the largest DApps in the Pi Network ecosystem. The ecommerce platform enables Pioneers to trade goods and services using Pi cryptocurrency, bridging the gap between digital assets and real-world usage. The protocol has a significant global presence, offering services in over 90 countries. PiChainMall exemplifies how merchant platforms can drive utility and adoption in a blockchain ecosystem.
How It Works
PiChainMall is a decentralized marketplace where users can create profiles, link their Pi Wallets, and engage in peer-to-peer transactions. The platform’s simplicity is one of its strengths, as users don’t need advanced technical knowledge or complete KYC verification to get started (though KYC will be required in the Pi ecosystem). Merchants can list physical goods, digital products, or services, while buyers can browse offerings and pay with Pi directly through the Pi Browser or mobile app.
 
The platform’s smart contract infrastructure ensures that transactions are recorded on the Pi blockchain, providing transparency and security. 
Key Features and Use Cases
PiChainMall’s merchant platform introduces several practical use cases that enhance the Pi Network’s utility for PI holders:
 
Barter and Trading: Beyond traditional buying and selling, PiChainMall emphasizes community-driven barter systems, allowing Pioneers to exchange goods and services directly. This aligns with Pi’s peer-to-peer ethos and fosters economic collaboration.
Global Reach: With users from China to Nigeria, the platform transcends geographical boundaries, enabling international trade powered by Pi. This global accessibility represents Pi Network’s vision of an inclusive economy.
PCM Token Integration: PiChain Global introduced the PCM token, a utility token within its ecosystem. Users can earn PCM through daily mining, ecosystem activities, or DApp interactions, then use it to pay transaction fees (gas fees) or access premium services. 
PCM Wallet: A non-custodial, keyless wallet designed for ease of use, The PCM, a non-custodial, keyless wallet designed for ease of use, serves as an entry point to PiChainMall and other PiChain Global DApps. It supports Pi currency and PCM, streamlining payments and withdrawals.
Synergy Between Pi Network and PiChainMall
The relationship between Pi Network and PiChainMall is symbiotic. Pi Network provides the foundational infrastructure, which includes blockchain, wallet, browser, and developer tools, while PiChainMall leverages these utilities to create a vibrant merchant ecosystem. This collaboration is evident in several ways:
 
Technical Integration: PiChainMall operates seamlessly within the Pi Browser and utilizes the Pi blockchain for transactions, showcasing the scalability and reliability of Pi Network’s technology.
Community Engagement: Both entities emphasize community involvement. Pi Network’s hackathons and developer programs encourage DApp creation, while PiChainMall rewards Pioneers for participation, strengthening the network’s user base.
Ecosystem Growth: PiChainMall’s success as a leading DApp validates Pi Network’s utilities platform, attracting more developers and merchants to build on Pi. This virtuous cycle accelerates the ecosystem’s expansion.
Conclusion
Pi Network’s utilities form the bedrock of an ambitious vision to make cryptocurrency accessible and useful for users. By providing tools like the Pi Wallet, Browser, and Developer Portal, they’ve created an environment where DApps like PiChainMall can flourish. PiChainMall, in turn, exemplifies the power of merchant platforms in driving real-world use cases, turning Pi into a currency that powers global trade, barter, and community collaboration.
 
Together, they are shaping a decentralized economy that empowers Pioneers worldwide. As Pi Network continues its development following the mainnet milestone, the synergy between its infrastructure and PiChainMall’s innovative merchant platform offers a glimpse into a future where blockchain technology seamlessly integrates into daily life. For Pioneers and observers alike, the ecosystem is one to watch as it continues to redefine the possibilities of Web3.