The February launch of Pi's Open Network connected its ecosystem to the broader blockchain world, enhancing its real-world functionality.
Celebrating Pi's Sixth Anniversary
Pi Day 2025 marked Pi's sixth anniversary, celebrated on Friday, March 14. The Pi ecosystem expanded markedly, covering local commerce, apps, and platform utilities leveraging the community's collective resources. In the last six years, Pi has benefitted from users' efforts to grow the network, integrate commerce, and build utilities.
.pi Domain Auction: A New Platform Utility
.pi Domain Auction creates a new utility for the Pi community, enabling personalized domain addresses for businesses and apps. Using blockchain technology and Pi cryptocurrency ensures transparency and security in the auction process, which started on March 14 and runs until June 28. This tool serves as a unique identifier in Pi's ecosystem, with real-world applications and compatibility across various services.
piFest Shopping Period Begins
The first PiFest following Open Network runs from March 14 to March 21, 2025. This period focuses on local commerce and demonstrating Pi’s real-world applications globally. Users can shop at local Pi-powered businesses, supporting global commerce integration. The primary aim of PiFest is to boost local commerce and showcase Pi's practical utilities.
The Open Network boosts Pi's ecosystem, enlarging its capabilities with features like the domain auction and piFest shopping, enhancing its blockchain presence.