Universe of Pi

When people hear the word “blockchain,” they often think of cryptocurrency or finance. But there’s much more to it. At Stanford University, Dr. Nicolas Kokkalis saw that potential early on. He created and taught CS359B:  Decentralized Applications on Blockchain, a course that helped students understand how blockchain could be used to build systems that are secure, fair, and useful beyond money. CS359B wasn’t just about theory. It focused on decentralization as a design principle. That means giving users more control, reducing reliance on central authorities, and building systems that work through shared trust. The course also explored how people interact with these systems, how design affects usability and how technology can be shaped by real human needs. At the time, other universities were starting to look into blockchain, but CS359B stood out. It was one of the first courses in the world to treat decentralization as a practical challenge, not just a techn...

Right now, Pi Network’s coin ($Pi) is priced at $0.24, while Dogecoin ($DOGE) sits slightly higher at $0.26. At first glance, the difference seems small. But when you look deeper, it reveals something important about how crypto value is shaped, not just by price, but by supply, market cap, and ecosystem maturity. Let’s start with supply. Dogecoin is fully circulated, meaning all its tokens are already out in the market. Pi, on the other hand, has only released about 8% of its total supply. That means most of Pi’s tokens are still locked, waiting for future release. This limited circulation affects how much demand can build, and how much liquidity is available for trading. Next is market cap. Dogecoin’s market cap is around $39 billion. Pi’s is just $2 billion. Market cap reflects the total value of all tokens in circulation, and it’s a key signal for investors. A higher market cap often means more trust, more visibility, and more momentum. Right now, Dogecoin has that edge....

Dr. Chengdiao Fan , one of the people who created Pi Network, will be a speaker at the TOKEN2049 conference in Singapore on October 1-2, 2025. She will talk about how cryptocurrency and blockchain technology can be useful in everyday life. She will also discuss problems with current internet technologies and how to solve them to make crypto more helpful to everyone. TOKEN2049 is one of the biggest cryptocurrency events in the world, with over 25,000 people, 300 speakers, and 500 companies attending. It brings together people from the global world of Web3, including founders, business leaders, investors, and developers. With Dr. Fan speaking and Pi Network being a Gold Sponsor, Pi will have a big presence at this important event. This will help more people see and learn about Pi. Dr. Fan's talk is a chance to share Pi's ideas on usefulness, building a community, and the future of blockchain technology. More details about her session will be shared soon. ...

Technology That Puts People First Most of us use apps every day, whether it’s for messaging, shopping, banking, or learning. But behind the scenes, many of these apps rely on centralized systems. That means one company or server controls how the app works, who can use it, and what data gets stored. Now imagine a different kind of app. One that doesn’t rely on a single company. One that’s built to be fair, open, and secure from the start. These are called decentralized applications, or dApps. And they’re changing how we think about technology. What Are Decentralized Applications? Decentralized applications run on networks that aren’t controlled by any one person or organization. Instead of storing data in one place, they use blockchain, a system that spreads information across many computers. This makes dApps: - More secure, because there’s no single point of failure. - More transparent, because anyone can see how they work. - More inclusive, because people can use them without needing ...