Open Network’s enabling of external connectivity connects Pi’s 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.

Remember to read the full Pi Day 2025 blog to learn about the expansion of Pi’s ecosystem utility on all levels. https://minepi.com/blog/pi-day-2025/

Pi Network has released two-factor authentication (2FA) for wallet confirmation that requires some Pioneers to complete 2FA using a trusted email before their Pi is successfully migrated to the Mainnet blockchain. This secures and confirms Pioneers’ Pi Wallets, supporting the security of Pioneers’ accounts and their Pi.

Certain Pioneers who migrated their Pi to Mainnet over the last few weeks—but are still within the 14 day pending period—will also need to complete 2FA; otherwise, their Pi will be securely returned to their mining app. After the completion of the 2FA, their same balance will get migrated again.

Read the full announcement to learn more https://minepi.com/blog/two-factor-authentication/

The PiFest shopping period is ongoing! Join now before the event ends on Friday, March 21. Experience the first PiFest after Open Network with the full support of external connectivity by shopping at your local stores and businesses that accept Pi. Discover such local businesses through the Map of Pi app on the Pi Browser. Currently over 100,000 registered sellers, including 51,000+ active sellers, are on Map of Pi waiting for you to discover and experience them! Share your Pi local shopping experience in the #PiFest channel on Fireside Forum.

Go to the Pi mining app home screen to participate and learn more!

The .pi Domains Auction is ongoing! Participate to secure your own .pi domain. Read the blog that includes stats, further information, and answers to some of the community’s frequently asked questions about the Domains Auction! https://minepi.com/blog/pi-domains-faqs/

Pi community apps that have complied with Ecosystem listing guidelines and completed PiNet migration by May 28th, 2025 can secure their domains without bidding, with certain requirements and restrictions. Read the blog on this topic to learn more:
https://minepi.com/blog/pi-domain-reservation/

Pi Network is adding email-based two-factor authentication to the overall account management and verification.

This change addresses challenges with current SMS (text message) account verification, improves security, and lays the groundwork for future verification methods like passkeys and biometrics. To ensure a secure shift, system level analytics and checks were required to validate how Pioneers verify their accounts using the new method, which led to a temporary pause in migrations. Migrations have now resumed and will gradually expand. Read the full blog for more information about the update and how it benefits the network in the long term. https://minepi.com/blog/update-on-mainnet-migration-and-account-verification/

The Pi Ad Network finished its pilot, and developers can apply to join the Pi Ad Network now! The premise of selection is to be listed in the Mainnet Ecosystem Interface and compliant with developer ecosystem guidelines. This platform-level utility transforms the collective attention of Pi’s millions of Engaged Pioneers into a tangible and sustainable mechanism for supporting the Pi Apps and the ecosystem.

Learn more about the Ad Network and how to apply: https://minepi.com/blog/ad-network-expansion/

A Mainnet migration roadmap based on the network’s priorities is now available. The roadmap outlines how first migrations, second migrations with referral bonuses, and ongoing migrations on a regular basis will be prioritized in that order. The blog also further explains Pi’s tokenomics and supply structure, including how each allocation is proportionally tied to Pioneers’ Migrated Mining Rewards, ensuring fairness, aligned incentives, and transparency across the network. https://minepi.com/blog/mainnet-migrations-roadmap-and-tokenomics/

The allocation structure of the Pi Supply model 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. The network is committed to migrating Pioneers and their Pi as soon as possible.

Learn more about how Pi’s supply is allocated and how each allocation is calculated: https://minepi.com/blog/mainnet-migrations-roadmap-and-tokenomics/#pi-tokenomics-supply

Watch Pi’s latest video that showcases Pioneers engaging with local commerce in the first PiFest after Open Network, highlighting the global and practical utility of Pi! Images were shared by Pioneers on the #PiFest channel in Fireside Forum, Pi’s Web3 social media app. With the full support of Open Network’s external connectivity, continue engaging with local merchants that accept Pi! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9jVXF7JluKo

Newly released features enable more verified people to have Mainnet wallets to directly participate in Mainnet utilities!

Learn more https://minepi.com/blog/wallet-activation/

Mainnet wallet activation features are now available for identity-verified individuals—including millions of fully and most tentatively KYC’d Pioneers. This unblocks their participation in, and broadens the inclusion of, the Pi Mainnet ecosystem including direct interactions on Mainnet blockchain, Pi apps, local commerce and events like the .pi Domains Auction.

A Pi ecosystem announcement will be released on May 14. Tune in to find out what's coming next!

Pi Network Ventures has officially launched—a $100 million initiative, held in Pi and USD, to invest in startups and businesses that advance the utility and real-world adoption of Pi. Go to the Pi mining app home screen to learn more.

This strategic program intends to invest in high-quality startups and companies across sectors, driving innovation and ecosystem growth. By providing early support to more innovative utility creation and real-world integration, this moment marks a pivotal step forward for Pi.

Ecosystem and product feature updates: five new community apps have been added to the Mainnet Ecosystem Interface, and a new account recovery option is now available. These updates aim to improve access, utility, and participation in the Pi ecosystem. Read the full blog for details on what’s new. https://minepi.com/blog/ecosystem-and-product-updates/

The Mainnet app list in the Mainnet Ecosystem Interface does not include all Mainnet and Mainnet-ready Pi apps, as selection is limited based on 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.

Check out the most recent blog about new Mainnet Ecosystem Interface app listings, where this has also been noted! https://minepi.com/blog/ecosystem-and-product-updates/

Gaming is a strong fit for driving fun, engagement, and utility in the Pi ecosystem. The new FruityPi game app shows how integration with multiple Pi products like Pi cryptocurrency, Pi Wallet, and Pi Ad Network can benefit developers, while leveraging what the Pi community has to offer: signups, attention, and engagement.

Go to the Pi mining app to learn more!

Developers, if you are building a game, integrate with Pi and make use of the Pi products and collective resources that the Pi ecosystem provides. If your game gains traction from the Pi ecosystem, you should also apply to Pi Network Ventures.

Remember to only use the Pi Wallet in the Pi Browser at exactly "wallet.PiNet.com” in order to safeguard your Pi. Learn more: https://minepi.com/blog/pi-wallet-safety/

The authentic Pi Wallet is visually identified by a purple color in the navigation bar of the Pi Browser with a Pi logo featuring the Core Team apps logo. Caution—scammers may create fake Pi Wallet pages that appear the same as the authentic Pi Wallet on the Pi Browser but with misleading URLs to steal Pioneers' passphrase data and empty their Pi accounts. Since the Pi Browser is a browser like Chrome or Safari, it's ultimately up to the individual Pioneer to determine the safety and legitimacy of the sites and URLs they visit. Beware of scams using fake websites, fake emails, and misleading ads that imitate the Pi Wallet or Core Team members.

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. https://minepi.com/safety/

It’s been over 100 days since the launch of Open Network! Since then, Pi’s ecosystem has continued to grow and expand. https://minepi.com/blog/100-days-open-network/

In addition to launching the Pi Network Ventures development initiative which strategically invests in startups and businesses, key updates were released that improved local commerce, platform-level utilities, security, utility-driven apps, and more. Read the full blog on the first 100 days of Open Network to learn more about the network’s progress and growth.

How is GenAI related to Pi Network? Why did one of two Pi Founders, Nicolas Kokkalis, participate in a GenAI panel at Consensus 2025? Answer on Pi2Day (6.28.2025)

Happy Pi2Day 2025! Today, Pi has introduced two exciting features to the ecosystem and provided various tech and product updates. First, Pi App Studio is an AI-powered platform that enables anyone to create Pi apps without coding—created to solve problems the world faces as AI advances, based on both blockchain and AI technologies. Second, Ecosystem Directory Staking is another platform-level utility that allows Pioneers and businesses to boost apps’ ranking in the Ecosystem Interface by staking Pi on the Mainnet blockchain.

Key other updates include a Node version update, a third-party onramp aggregator integration, the .pi Domains Auction extension, and improvements to Mainnet Migration. Pioneers can also join the Pi2Day Ecosystem Challenge to explore features to receive digital prizes.

Go to the Pi mining app to learn more!