On February 20, 2025, Pi Network officially launched its Open Network, a milestone in the platform's six-year development journey. This marks a significant upgrade for millions of 'Pioneers' who have mined PI coins via mobile devices since the project's inception.
The Evolution of Pi Network: From Enclosed to Open
The history of Pi Network began on March 14, 2019, when its founders, Stanford graduates, launched a program aimed at democratizing cryptocurrency. Unlike other platforms that require complex equipment, Pi Network introduced mining through a mobile app. Over several years, the platform attracted tens of millions of users globally, reaching 230 countries. In December 2021, Pi Network launched the Enclosed Mainnet stage, where users could complete KYC verification and migrate their mined Pi to the Mainnet while remaining in an isolated ecosystem.
What is the Open Network?
The Open Network enables Pioneers to use their Pi outside the enclosed ecosystem, offering connectivity and the potential for global use. Now anyone can run a node on the Mainnet if they meet the network's standards, while verified businesses can integrate with Pi, allowing users to transact securely. This opens new opportunities for integration with centralized exchanges and platforms, and for the development of decentralized applications.
Ecosystem Development
Pi Network's ecosystem was preparing for the open launch during the Enclosed Mainnet phase. Currently, over 100 apps are ready for Mainnet deployment. Events like the Open Network PiFest demonstrate the ecosystem's strength, engaging over 200,000 nodes operated by community members. The potential of this infrastructure is evident, from executing large-scale computing tasks to heralding a new wave of Web3 innovation.
The launch of the Open Network offers new prospects for participants and developers, advancing cryptocurrency as an innovation-friendly platform. Whether Pi Network becomes one of the most widely used cryptocurrencies depends on community activity and developer strategies. The world is watching as a new phase in the network's development begins.
