- Pi Network Pi2Day event introduced the Pi App Studio and Ecosystem Directory Staking, engaging millions of users in building apps and staking tokens.
- Despite strong community activity, Pi’s price has declined recently, lagging behind other major cryptocurrencies.
While Pi Network’s price struggles to gain upward traction, its ecosystem is buzzing with innovation and community participation. The recent Pi2Day event, running from June 28 to July 7, proved to be a milestone for the project, introducing new tools that aim to push its decentralized ambitions forward.
Millions Join the Pi Network Pi2Day Challenge
Over 2.6 million Pioneers joined the Pi2Day Ecosystem Challenge, with 761,000 users completing every step to earn a limited-edition username badge. The global participation reflects strong engagement within the Pi community and a growing curiosity around its developing ecosystem.
The highlight of the event was the launch of the Pi App Studio, described as a no-code, AI-assisted platform that allows anyone—even those without a tech background—to create apps within the Pi Network. Since its release, nearly 35,000 users have created 7,600+ chatbots and 14,000+ custom apps. These range from educational bots about the universe to wellness-focused tools encouraging healthy living.
However, the Core Team issued a disclaimer: they do not verify or endorse apps built via the Pi App Studio, and users are advised to proceed with caution when interacting with these decentralized tools.
Pi Introduces Unique Staking Model
The second major reveal during Pi2Day was the Ecosystem Directory Staking (EDS) feature. This staking mechanism allows Pi holders to boost the visibility of Pi apps by staking tokens on the Mainnet blockchain. Unlike traditional staking for yield, EDS focuses on promoting community-favored apps.
Within weeks of launch, 38 million Pi tokens have been staked, with over 25 million still actively locked. More than 16,700 users have embraced this feature, showing that community-driven promotion is gaining traction.
Despite these technological advancements and high participation rates, Pi’s price remains under pressure. It’s currently trading at $0.45, down 10% over the past week and 19% over the month, while other major cryptocurrencies like BTC and XRP have surged.
Pi Network’s recent efforts showcase a vibrant and engaged community, as well as bold steps toward a decentralized app ecosystem. However, the disconnect between innovation and token price remains evident. Whether the new tools and staking model can eventually support a stronger valuation is something the market will decide in due course.
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