A closer look at the strategy behind the numbers When people hear that the Pi Core Team holds 20 billion Pi, it’s easy to jump to conclusions. That’s a huge amount. But instead of asking “Why so much?”, the better question is “What’s the plan?” Because if you look closely, it’s not about selling, it’s about building. It’s Not Meant to Be Spent If the Core Team sold even a fraction of that Pi, it would shake the market. That’s not their goal. That allocation acts more like gravity, it keeps the whole ecosystem grounded. It gives them room to fund development, reward contributors, and guide adoption without needing outside influence. It’s Fuel for the Future That 20 billion isn’t sitting there for decoration. It’s a long-term reserve. A way to support builders, validators, educators, and partners as the network grows. Instead of printing new Pi, they can draw from this pool, slowly, with intention. It’s not a pile of money, it’s a vault of energy. The Silence Speaks Most of t...
The Shifting Code Of Pi