It started as a whisper in the crypto world — a mobile-first blockchain project promising decentralized access for everyone. Now, in late 2025, Pi Network is no longer just a concept. It’s a growing ecosystem with over 13 million active users, a $100M venture arm, and a roadmap that’s finally coming to life.
Price Moves and Market Sentiment
In the past two weeks, Pi’s native token PI surged nearly 87%, reaching a high of $0.2918, before pulling back to around $0.2158. The rally was fueled by:
Massive KYC progress (over 3.36 million Pioneers verified)
Macro optimism tied to interest rate cuts and global summit diplomacy
Despite the pullback, whales and retail traders continue to accumulate. A single wallet recently acquired 2.77 million PI tokens, signaling confidence in the project’s long-term potential.
KYC and KYB: Unlocking the Network
One of Pi Network’s biggest hurdles has been identity verification. But in October, the team rolled out a new system that allows users with tentative KYC status to complete liveness checks and unlock their accounts. This move could bring millions of dormant users back into the fold.
On the business side, KYB-verified centralized exchanges saw a net outflow of 2.3 million PI tokens, reducing sell pressure and hinting at growing demand.
Pi Ventures and the AI Leap
In a surprising twist, Pi Network Ventures announced an investment in OpenMind, a robotics and AI company developing image recognition protocols. Pi Nodes are now being used to test AI models, marking a bold expansion beyond traditional crypto use cases.
This signals a shift: Pi isn’t just building a currency. It’s building a platform for decentralized computation, where mobile devices and nodes contribute to real-world applications.
Ecosystem Expansion and DApps
The Pi ecosystem now hosts over 200 decentralized apps (DApps), spanning gaming, finance, and Web3 utilities. The launch of PiOnline, a gamified DeFi platform, introduced SEED tokens and DAO governance — blending virtual farming with staking rewards.
Meanwhile, the community continues to grow, with over 400,000 active nodes enhancing decentralization and security.
The roadmap ahead includes:
But challenges remain. Critics point to token lockups, limited liquidity, and core team sell-offs (including a reported 1.2 million PI dump) as signs of internal pressure.
Still, the momentum is undeniable. Pi Network is evolving from a mobile mining experiment into a multi-sector blockchain ecosystem — one that could redefine accessibility in crypto.