Integrating Pi payments in an app normally requires time and technical expertise from developers. Pi App Studio turned the complexity of payments integration into simple, non-technical and interactive steps in its app creation workflows for creators, enabling them to benefit from Pi payments integration just like developers can. This marks an important step toward not only enabling non-technical people to create and own functional apps, but also generating creator monetization incentives and fostering sustainable business models for App Studio apps. Learn more minepi.com/blog/app-studio-e…

The first PiFest in Open Network showcased record participation. A total of over 125,000 registered sellers—including over 58,000 active sellers—and 1.8 million Pioneers have used Map of Pi, highlighting real-world Pi utility globally. minepi.com/blog/open-network… Pioneers and merchants engaged in a wide range of transactions, from everyday essentials like groceries and clothing to professional services like design and automotive repairs, all powered by Pi in local commerce. Read the PiFest recap blog to learn more, and continue engaging with and advancing Pi’s utility!

The first PiFest after Open Network has concluded! It was inspiring to see Pioneer shoppers and local merchants around the world demonstrate the expanding utility of Pi! Stay tuned for a full recap of the PiFest in the coming weeks. On the other hand, the .pi Domains Auction is ongoing. Participate to secure your own .pi domain. Go to the Pi mining app to read the update that includes stats, further information, and answers to some of the community’s frequently asked questions about the Domains Auction!

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 shopping period for the first Open Network PiFest has officially begun and will run until Friday, March 21, 2025. With the full support of Open Network connectivity now enabled, visit and shop at local Pi-Powered businesses using Pi. Learn more minepi.com/blog/open-network…

Watch Nicolas Kokkalis, Pi Founder and Head of Technology, discuss the .pi Domains Auction, the newest platform-level utility that translates Pi’s collective resources into network-wide utilities. youtube.com/shorts/MfOVBHbgD…

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. minepi.com/blog/two-factor-a… 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!

Pioneers, focus on what matters and what makes a difference in the crypto space!

Recently, a CEO publicly commented on Pi Network in response to a post made by an unaffiliated individual on social media. While we understand that online discussions can sometimes lead to misunderstandings, we want to take a moment to clarify a few points and ensure accurate information is available. Here’s what you need to know: It is our understanding that a local police department in China issued a warning that related to bad actors that were falsely seeking to pass themselves off as being affiliated with Pi Network. Clarification: Pi Network is not affiliated with, did not authorize, and did not engage in any activity that is related to the police warning, and Pi Network has not been contacted by any police department in China regarding this incident. Pi strongly condemns any alleged activities by any bad actor. There is no relationship between Pi Network and ByBit or Ben Zhou, and Pi Network has not been asked to KYB ByBit as of this date. Pi Network is a legitimate platform. This has been demonstrated over its six year track record and more than 60 million engaged users. The deliberate and methodical pace of the project was done to seek to ensure the project was successful, developed fully before launch, and to make sure the community was well established to mitigate challenges that other launches face - including those perpetrated by unaffiliated bad actors. Unfortunately, like any business with millions of users, we cannot prevent the acts of each and every unaffiliated bad actor. Neither Pi Network, nor anyone affiliated with Pi Network, are associated with the social media account which attacked Mr. Zhou. Pi condemns the impersonators that made those comments. Neither Pi Network, nor anyone affiliated with Pi Network, has ever commented about ByBit or Mr. Zhou, whether on social media or otherwise. To that end, other than the comments mentioned in this post, Pi Network – despite the comments made about Pi – still has no comment and retains its position to make no comment regarding ByBit, Mr. Zhou, or their business. Please see our general statement emphasizing trusted sources of information about Pi and addressing unauthorized and unaffiliated activities here. minepi.com/safety-notice-02-…

Beware of fake Pi listings on various DEXs. It is important to note that Pi trading pairs currently listed on all DEXs are fraudulent and are likely to be part of a scam which results in loss to you. Pi Network strongly recommends that you refrain from participating in any current DEX trading pairs. If you choose to proceed, despite this warning, you run the risk of being defrauded, receiving fake Pi and losing your money. Please refer to the KYB’d services page on the Pi official website for verified businesses that integrate with Pi. We recommend that you only engage with businesses listed on this page. minepi.com/kyb-list/#Verifie…

“Let's show the world a different path to crypto and the power of Pi Network in the new era of Open Network.” Watch the full Open Network video from Chengdiao Fan, Pi Founder and Head of Product, to celebrate Open Network and learn more about its significance and opportunities. youtube.com/watch?v=gacKcyPx…

Reminder: The Grace Period requires both KYC and Mainnet migration to be completed by February 28, 2025, to avoid forfeiting most of your Pi other than Pi mined within the rolling window of the last 6 months before your Pi is migrated. minepi.com/blog/grace-period… Especially now that Open Network is around the corner, make sure to stay within the deadline!

There's less than three days before Open Network, which launches at 8:00AM UTC on February 20, 2025! What are you doing to prepare for Open Network, and how can you help build and grow Pi’s utility?

Less than ONE WEEK until Open Network, which will launch 8:00AM UTC on February 20, 2025! What kinds of apps and utilities are you excited to use? Let us know in the comments!

Essential reminder as we get closer to Open Network: It is important for Pioneers to safeguard their Pi account and watch out for potential bad actors and activities, scams, and individuals impersonating others. Please be careful of unaffiliated and unauthorized activities, some of which may be associated with fraudulent events and actions meant to defraud our users by their misappropriation and unauthorized use of Pi’s name and trademark. Neither Pi Network, nor anyone affiliated with Pi Network, has any affiliation whatsoever with any parties organizing or engaging in such illegal or harmful activities to our users or the community. Any such activities which seek to charge users money or make false and misleading promises of monetary rewards or future profits, or MLM are unauthorized by Pi Network—Pi is free to mine and has never been for sale. Always refer to the official Pi Safety Center for official communications channels, official links to Pi apps and products, and other information on how to safeguard your Pi account and wallet. minepi.com/safety/

We recently announced two updates about the KYC name mismatch and small phone number typo change features. These updates focus on allowing real Pioneers to update their information and potentially progress in the KYC process. minepi.com/blog/kyc-name-mis… Dive deeper into the significance of these updates and how they can potentially help unblock your KYC application.

The KYC and Mainnet migration deadlines for the Grace Period have been extended to February 28, 2025, ensuring Pioneers have additional time and opportunity to secure their Pi. Read the full announcement to learn more about the extension and importance of the Grace Period. minepi.com/blog/grace-period… This extension operates independently of the Open Network launch timeline, meaning it is possible that Open Network could occur before or after the Grace Period ends, and upholds the Grace Period's core objectives of fairness and accessibility. Submit your KYC application and complete your Mainnet Checklist by February 28, 2025, to avoid any forfeiture.

Learn more about the Grace Period extension of KYC and Mainnet migration deadlines to February 28, 2025—why we're extending, what Pioneers should do, and why the Period is important. Remember: the extension is independent of Open Network timing. minepi.com/blog/grace-period…

We’re making excellent progress towards Open Network with over 9 million Pioneers who have migrated to Mainnet! If you’re still waiting on either Mainnet migration or KYC, remember to check your Mainnet Checklist and KYC app to see if further actions are necessary.

Why do we need to reduce the gap between the number of KYC’d and Mainnet migrated Pioneers? Because we want to include as many of them as possible in the Open Network!