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Pi’s first smart contract capability is now live on Testnet: subscriptions!

This fosters real, recurring, utility-driven use cases.

Think e-commerce, streaming, online tools, and more, powered on-chain.

Read more in the Pi mining app 📣
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Pi is tackling one of the most urgent problems in the AI era: proving real human identity online.

Pi Founder Nicolas Kokkalis will speak on a panel at Consensus 2026 on Thursday, May 7, from 10:15-10:45 AM EDT at the Convergence Stage.

The session, “How to Prove You're Human in an AI World (Without Doxing Yourself),” explores how the internet’s trust model is breaking as AI systems become capable of creating bots that can generate profiles and interact like real users.

At the core of the discussion is a simple challenge: how do you verify a real human online without exposing private identity data?

Want to know how? Join us in Miami on May 7th!

See you there!
To open the Testnet subscription smart contract to technical review and community feedback, Pi has released the second Pi Request for Comment (PiRC2).

Developers are encouraged to try integrating subscriptions in their own apps, review the subscription contract design, and test for bugs or edge cases, if any.
https://github.com/PiNetwork/PiRC/tree/main/PiRC2
Pi Network Is Entering a Quiet Phase 🌙

There’s less noise around Pi Network lately — fewer headlines, fewer discussions.

But in crypto, quiet phases often come before major shifts.

Smart users don’t just watch hype…
they watch timing.

Sometimes silence is part of the setup. 💧
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Pi Volatility Is Rising ⚡️

Pi price is starting to show stronger movements again, with sharper ups and downs in short periods.

Rising volatility usually means the market is getting ready for a bigger move.

Traders watch these moments closely —
because calm markets don’t stay calm forever.

Something is building under the surface. 🔍
Pi Traders Are Watching Closely 👁

Pi is currently moving in a tight range, and many traders are waiting for a clear breakout.

When price stays compressed like this, it usually means the market is preparing for a stronger move.

No rush, no panic — just observation.

In moments like this, patience becomes a strategy. 🎯
🔝 Pi Holders Are Not Selling

Despite price fluctuations, many Pi holders are staying patient and not rushing to sell.

This kind of behavior often shows long-term belief in the project rather than short-term trading.

In crypto, strong communities don’t panic easily.

Sometimes holding is a strategy… not just a decision. 🧠
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Pi in Real Life: Where are you using your $Pi? ☕️🍕

We are seeing more and more stories of Pioneers using their hard-mined Pi for real-world goods and services through local peer-to-peer barter!

From buying a coffee at a local cafe to paying for a haircut or even purchasing a pizza, the ecosystem is coming alive. This is what true decentralized utility looks like.

Has your local shop started accepting Pi? Tell us in the comments! 📣

Note: Always use safe peer-to-peer methods for transactions.
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526 million human KYC validation tasks have already been completed on Pi.

By over 1 million verified people.

AI is advancing quickly.

But the hardest part of building reliable systems is still deeply human.

Models don’t improve from compute alone.

They improve from:

Judgment
Correction
Context
Nuance

Pi represents something different.

A globally distributed, identity-verified human workforce that has already demonstrated coordination at scale, already active in the Pi ecosystem.

This is real infrastructure, it’s already been used to process hundreds of millions of real tasks.

For AI systems, that changes what’s possible.

Go to the Pi mining app home screen to learn more.
The Pi Founders are featured speakers at Consensus 2026 in Miami this week.

Chengdiao Fan will speak on Wednesday, May 6 (11:15–11:35 AM EDT, Convergence Stage) on “Aligning Web3, AI, and Blockchain for Utility,” exploring how Pi’s blockchain infrastructure, verified identity, and globally engaged network can support utility‑driven products and AI‑era business models.

Nicolas Kokkalis will join a panel on Thursday, May 7 (10:15–10:45 AM EDT, Convergence Stage) titled “How to Prove You’re Human in an AI World (Without Doxing Yourself),” exploring how the internet’s trust model is breaking as AI systems become capable of creating bots that can generate profiles and interact like real users.

Together, these sessions highlight Pi’s approach to the AI era: supporting utility-driven products and sustainable business models through blockchain, verified identity, and a globally engaged network, while enabling global identity verification through Pi’s native KYC solution.

See you there, Pioneers!
Reminder: All Mainnet nodes are required to complete the Protocol 23 upgrade by May 15, 2026 to remain connected to the network. This upgrade takes longer to complete, so please plan ahead.

Details: https://minepi.com/pi-node
Pi Is Building a Human Network 👥

Most blockchains are built around machines.
Pi is built around people.
Its security model focuses on real users and trusted connections, not massive mining farms.
That’s why Pi feels different from traditional crypto projects.
The idea is simple:
a strong network of real humans may become more valuable than pure computing power. 🌐
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Testnet vs. Mainnet: Know the Difference! 🧠💡

Pioneers, be careful! Inside your Pi Wallet, you have two modes:

1️⃣ Pi Testnet: For testing only. These $Pi$ have NO VALUE. You can get them for free from the faucet to practice sending transactions.

2️⃣ Pi Mainnet: This is the REAL DEAL. These are your migrated $Pi$.

🚨 Crucial: Never, ever send real Mainnet Pi to someone in exchange for Testnet Pi. That is a scam!
Stay smart and keep your assets safe.
Securing the Path to Open Mainnet! 🛡

Pi isn’t just an active economy (like in our last market post), it's a powerful technological network built on Trust. Your Security Circles are the foundational pillars of our decentralized consensus.

By verifying the people you trust, you're not just protecting your own account; you're actively securing the entire network. This peer-to-peer validation is the core engine moving us forward toward a truly robust Open Mainnet.

Stay safe, invite only people you trust, and keep building the most secure, people-powered crypto in the world! 🚀
Vibe coders and creators can now tap into Pi Network’s massive user base of over 60 million Engaged Pioneers by easily bringing their external AI-created apps to Pi’s real distribution network and utility ecosystem through Pi App Studio!

Creators, who may be technical developers or non-technical product people, can build apps using platforms such as Codex, Claude Code, Replit, Cursor, Lovable or other AI-assisted coding tools, and then use Pi App Studio to convert those apps into Pi Apps.

That changes the equation for creators.

AI can already help people generate apps quickly; the harder part is distribution and turning those apps into products people actually use.

Pi helps close that gap.

Instead of rebuilding infrastructure from scratch, creators can connect their apps to an existing ecosystem with users, payment capabilities, identity verification, decentralized human infrastructure and platform-level tools already in place.

This feature makes Idea → App → Users that much faster.

Because your ideas are too good not to be seen.

Try the Pi App Studio Now! If you’re a vibe coder or know someone building apps with AI who needs distribution, head to Pi App Studio today to convert AI-created apps into Pi Apps and access the Pi ecosystem’s users, infrastructure, and monetization opportunities.
https://youtube.com/shorts/9UPbHrtv5pw
Powering the Network: The Pi Node! 💻🌐

Did you know Pi is one of the largest decentralized networks in the world? Tens of thousands of active computer nodes power the blockchain every single day, ensuring its security and stability.

Running a Node isn't just about securing transactions—it also boosts your mining rewards! You are the true backbone of this Web3 ecosystem.

Want to contribute? Download the Pi Network app on your computer and start your Node journey today. 🚀
KYC: Your Passport to the Mainnet! 🔑🚀

Completing your KYC is the most vital step to migrate your $Pi$ balance to the Mainnet. Don't leave your hard-earned Pi behind!

Action Plan:
Open your Pi App and check the Mainnet Checklist.
Complete all steps, especially the KYC application.
If you’re already verified, become a Validator to help your fellow Pioneers and speed up the process!

The migration is moving fast. Are you ready for the flip? 🔄
Built on Trust, Ready for the World! 🛡🌍

The secure foundation we've built isn't just about code and hardware; it's about making a difference in the real world. By combining cold-storage security with uncompromising scalability, Pi is preparing the infrastructure for a truly inclusive, decentralized global economy.

Your participation strengthens this network every day. Every verified identity and secure transaction is a building block for a future where trust is decentralized.
Pi’s Long Game May Be the Smart Move

While many crypto projects chase fast hype, Pi continues focusing on gradual expansion and ecosystem building.

That slower approach frustrates some people…
but it also avoids rushing into unstable growth.

Strong digital networks usually aren’t built in weeks.
They evolve over time.

Pi seems to be playing for long-term survival — not short-term excitement. 🌱
AI is creating a new wave of builders.

People are turning ideas into apps faster than ever before.

But most creators still face the same problem after building:

How do you actually reach users?

Pi App Studio can now help close that gap.

Creators can now take apps built with external AI coding tools and connect them directly into an ecosystem with:

60M+ engaged users
Integrated payments
Decentralized human workforce
Platform-level infrastructure

If you know builders, vibe coders, indie creators, or AI communities looking for distribution and real users, share this with them.

The next generation of apps will come from more people than ever before.

Now they need places where those apps can actually be used.

Read more: https://minepi.com/blog/vibe-code-app-studio/
Pi’s Value May Come From Activity — Not Scarcity 🔄

Many crypto projects rely mainly on limited supply to create value.

Pi appears to be aiming for something different:
an ecosystem where value comes from people actually using the network.

Apps, transactions, communities, services —
real activity creates demand.

If adoption grows, utility may become more important than speculation.

That’s a very different foundation for a digital currency. 🧩