Universe of Pi

Nicolas Kokkalis at Token2049 The Pi Core team has just rolled out a major upgrade to the Pi ecosystem, now live on the Testnet. This release introduces three foundational tools that open the door to decentralized finance experiments within the Pi community: What’s New on Pi Testnet - Pi DEX, a decentralized exchange interface - Liquidity pool mechanics for automated token swaps - Token creation tools for testing custom assets   These features are now accessible to developers and Pioneers who want to explore how decentralized finance works in practice. On Testnet, users can: - Swap tokens and observe how value moves between assets - Add or remove liquidity using test versions of Pi - Create and test their own tokens - Interact with real exchange and liquidity interfaces   Why Testnet First? This phase is designed for learning, safe experimentation, and refining tools before they go live on Mainnet. It’s a sandbox for builders and educators to understand t...

Millions of people already use Pi Network. They mine daily, explore apps, hold $Pi, and watch the ecosystem grow. But here’s the twist: Pi’s roadmap isn’t just built for the next few months or years, it’s designed to last. Not just for the next billion pioneers, but for the next million years of digital evolution. Sounds dramatic? Maybe. But when you look at how Pi is layering its system, it starts to make sense. Not Just Features, It’s a Living System Most crypto projects launch features like they’re tossing confetti. A wallet here, a token there, maybe a marketplace if they’re ambitious. But Pi isn’t doing that. Pi is building something that feels more like a digital civilization. Think of it like building a city that’s meant to stand the test of time. You don’t just throw up buildings. You lay down roads, water systems, power grids, and zoning laws. That’s what Pi is doing, layer by layer. Layer 1: Identity That Lasts First, Pi tackled identity. The Pi KYC system verifie...

Let’s talk about something most crypto projects skip: the actual foundation that makes innovation possible. Pi isn’t just throwing features into the wind and hoping they stick. It’s building the roads, bridges, and traffic systems that make sure those features lead somewhere useful. And that’s what separates hype from real growth. What Does “Infrastructure” Really Mean? In crypto, we often hear about new tools, wallets, exchanges, tokens. But without infrastructure, those tools are like apps without an operating system. They might look good, but they don’t work together, and they don’t scale. Pi is doing something different. It’s not just launching features, it’s building the framework that supports them. Think of it like Amazon launching its own token. If Amazon just said “Here’s a coin,” it wouldn’t mean much. But if they tied that coin to verified buyers, seller tools, storefronts, ad systems, and delivery logistics? Now you’ve got something powerful. Pi is doing that, b...

Let’s unpack what just happened. During her keynote at TOKEN2049, Dr. Chengdiao Fan announced a major milestone for Pi Network: the launch of decentralized exchange (DEX), automated market maker (AMM), and token creation features, now live on the Pi Testnet. This isn’t just a technical update. It’s a signal that Pi is stepping into the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) with a clear focus on utility, education, and community empowerment. What’s Now Possible on Testnet Developers and Pioneers can now explore how token swaps, liquidity pools, and decentralized trading work, hands-on. The Pi Wallet interface already shows these options, linking users to the Testnet where they can interact using Test-Pi (a test-only version of Pi). This setup gives everyone a safe space to learn, experiment, and refine their approach before anything goes live on Mainnet. It’s like a sandbox where you can build, break, and rebuild, without risking real assets. ...