Universe of Pi

Let’s talk straight about what’s coming with the V23 protocol update and why it matters for anyone holding or considering $Pi. Once V23 hits Mainnet, $Pi it becomes programmable. That means developers can build smart contracts, launch tokens, and create tools that let people swap assets instantly. Liquidity will be real, not theoretical. Prices will reflect actual market activity, not community wishlists. Your Pi Wallet will evolve too. It’ll store multiple assets, show live prices, and connect with bridges and aggregators. That’s a big shift, it means $Pi will behave like any other crypto with real exchange logic behind it. Now here’s the part that needs clearing up. There’s a group still pushing the idea of GCV, Global Consensus Value, as if it’s a guaranteed future. They tell newcomers that the $Pi listed on exchanges isn’t “REAL,” and that just a few Pi could make you a millionaire. That kind of messaging creates confusion, not confidence. New investors see mixed signal...

The Pi Core Team recently participated in TOKEN2049, one of the most recognized cryptocurrency conferences globally. Their presence was not simply for visibility, it was a deliberate message to the Web3 community. It signaled that Pi Network is not just another digital asset. It is a functioning ecosystem with practical tools and a clear direction. Dr. Nicolas Kokkalis at Token2049 Dr. Chengdiao Fan Dr. Chengdiao Fan with Pioneers This was not just a promotional gesture. It was followed by meaningful action. Post-Event Developments: A Functional Toolkit for Developers Immediately after TOKEN2049, the Pi Core Team released a major upgrade to the Pi Testnet. This was not a preview or concept, it was a complete set of tools designed for decentralized finance (DeFi) experimentation. The upgrade included: - A fully operational decentralized exchange (Pi DEX) - Liquidity pool mechanics for automated token swaps - Token creation tools for testin...

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...

AI is everywhere now, helping folks write, plan, design, code, even make music. And yeah, it’s impressive. But here’s the thing: it’s not magic. It’s a tool. And like any tool, it can either help you build something amazing.. or mess things up if you don’t know what you’re doing. The Smart Side of AI When someone understands how AI works, even just the basics, and uses a bit of common sense, it’s a game-changer. You get faster results. You make better decisions. You save time. You unlock ideas you didn’t even know were possible. Analogy time: It’s like handing a power drill to a skilled carpenter. They know how to hold it, where to drill, and how deep to go. Suddenly, building a shelf takes minutes instead of hours. Clean, efficient, safe. That’s what AI feels like in the right hands. The Risky Side of AI Now flip the script. If someone jumps into AI without understanding it, no clue how it works, no sense of what’s real or fake, and just blindly follows whatever it spits o...

Let’s clear up a common confusion that catches a lot of people off guard when they first get into Bitcoin. You’ve probably heard that the maximum supply of Bitcoin is 21 million BTC. That’s true, and it’s locked in. No more will ever be created. But then you hear about Satoshis (SATS), and suddenly the numbers explode. People say there are 2.1 quadrillion SATS. So what gives? Does that mean Bitcoin’s supply is actually 2.1 quadrillion? Nope. Here’s the simple breakdown. Bitcoin vs. Satoshis: What’s the Difference? - Bitcoin (BTC) is the main unit—like a dollar. - Satoshis (SATS) are the smallest pieces of Bitcoin, like cents. Each Bitcoin can be split into 100 million SATS. So when you multiply: 21 million BTC × 100 million SATS = 2.1 quadrillion SATS That’s where the big number comes from. But it doesn’t mean there’s more Bitcoin. It just means Bitcoin can be divided into tiny, spendable pieces. Analogy: Pizza and Slices Imagine there are 21 million pizzas in the world. Ea...

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 look at something strange that’s been hiding in plain sight. Bitcoin’s whitepaper was published on October 31, 2008. That date is considered the official birth of the crypto industry. But here’s the twist: Dr. Nicolas Kokkalis, created his Twitter account in the same month, October 2008. That’s not just trivia. It’s a timing overlap that feels too perfect to ignore. Two Digital Births, One Moment Bitcoin was introduced to the world.   Nicolas quietly stepped into the digital space. Same month. Same year. And years later, Nicolas would go on to build Pi Network, a project that doesn’t just reference Bitcoin, but claims to upgrade it. “ You can compare Pi to an upgraded version of Bitcoin.” Nicolas Kokkalis That’s not a casual statement. That’s a direct challenge to the original blueprint. So the question is: who gets to upgrade Bitcoin? Who Has the Right to Upgrade Bitcoin? Bitcoin wasn’t just a coin, it was a movement. It i...