Congratulations to the July winner of the #PiHackathon: StreamVault! Here's a quote from the team:

"Building on Pi has been an exciting journey. The unique architecture of the platform, combining cryptocurrency and a decentralized network, immediately caught my attention. The ability to create applications within a secure and user-focused ecosystem is a game-changer. Pi's emphasis on user privacy, fairness, and empowerment aligns perfectly with my app's goals. I'm enthusiastic about being part of Pi's innovative community and contributing to its growth."

Learn more https://minepi.com/blog/july-pihackathon/

Did you know you can develop Web3 programs in Web2 languages? Pi Network supports programming in languages such as JavaScript, Python, and Ruby to increase access for Pi community developers. Need more reasons to build on Pi? Learn more here: https://ow.ly/FaK250PKpUM

Noncustodial Pi Wallet Reminder: Remember to keep your Pi Wallet passphrase safe!

Your Mainnet Checklist is essential to complete before your Pi Transferable Balance can be queued up for Mainnet migration!
https://youtube.com/shorts/4M4X9blRtvE?feature=share

Pi Staked Direct Messages (Staked DMs) is the latest Web3 feature in Pi's mission to redefine social access that integrates tokenomics into Pi Chats. With Staked DMs, Pioneers can now connect directly with other Pioneers in private chats through message requests that require staking Pi, promoting authentic, meaningful connections while deterring spam. https://youtu.be/DGDcwG6NeVo

Read the Pi Network Roadmap V1 today to learn the three main phases of Pi Network’s journey and the key milestones achieved and ongoing efforts for many of the Pi products and programs! https://ow.ly/3kKb50Q4MTg

Pioneers are encouraged to go through Roadmap V1 and leave their feedback, which will be invaluable in shaping the content and direction for Roadmap V2.
https://forms.gle/6YEwQPahXeWLzxNJA

Read Roadmap V1: https://ow.ly/3kKb50Q4MTg

You can scan QR codes to pay Pi in local commerce now! Integrating Pi into local commerce and P2P transactions has never been easier. With the new QR Code feature in Pi Wallet, experience a seamless way to send and receive Pi with just a tap and scan. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Kf3HOyBlvic

We’re proud to announce our first ever Pi Powered Commerce event, PiFest! This December 6-11, join Pioneers worldwide to shop local and support Pi-integrated businesses in your community. Learn about the global event and how to participate here: https://ow.ly/jPlE50QeBSW

The PiFest flier is out! Merchants, download the official event flier from the Pi home screen and proudly display it in your store to indicate that you are participating in PiFest! Pioneers, check it out on the home screen too!

Learn more https://ow.ly/Zj8150Qfmig

PiFest is officially underway! Everyone can join the excitement whether spending Pi or not: (1) Snap a picture of the flier in shops you visit. (2) Post the picture on social media with #PiFest. (3) Fill out the Survey above once per shop visited. Learn more in the Pi app.

Pioneers and merchants, use the 'Share' button in the Fireside Forum app to directly post your #PiFest content on social media!

Calling all Pi Merchants! If you've integrated Pi in your store or plan to, download and share the #PiFest flier. Explore, shop, and make Pi-powered transactions at participating stores until December 11 for this event! Download the flier and learn more https://ow.ly/50Q150QgEkX

#PiFest was a success thanks to all participants worldwide. We had entries from 155 countries/regions, with over 21,000 entries in the local business survey. Stay tuned next week to discover the most Pi-powered region, and continue supporting the businesses you found!

We are pleased to announce that we intend to go to the Open Network period of Mainnet in the year of 2024, IF three specific conditions are met. What are the three conditions, and what does the community need to do to meet them? https://ow.ly/jEgo50QmeIG

Pi’s Developer Ambassador Program allows any Pioneer to contribute to utilities building, all while having the opportunity to receive a 1000 Pi reward. Developers and non-developers alike can contribute to the utility Open Network milestone!

The #PiHackathon continues with TWO new winners announced! Congratulations to these developers for their hard work and contributions to our Open Network utilities milestone! Go to the Pi home screen to learn more.

Do you know how much Pi you mined in 2023? See your 2023 mining summary on the Pi mining app home screen through the new feature that highlights your milestones within the network and celebrates your achievements in 2023.

The recent KYC blog provides an update on the Core Team’s recent progress in unblocking Pioneers’ applications stuck in the KYC process and in supporting the community to achieve its KYC goals to get prepared for the Open Network.

Read more https://ow.ly/4JUW50QtnO1

Want an app to discover businesses that accept Pi? Join the Pi Commerce Hackathon and create an app that connects businesses with Pioneers. The Hackathon runs from Feb 1 to Mar 3. Team up and get ready to build an impactful future! Learn more:
https://ow.ly/EabZ50Que90