The emotional journey of Pi Network miners can be called "a long series in the blockchain world". From 2018 to 2024, they heard rumors of "mainnet opening" countless times, and were "stood up" again and again while waiting. This time, it is rumored that the mainnet will be opened on December 30, and the latest roadmap may be released. As soon as the news came out, the Pi community seemed to be as lively as the Chinese New Year. However, is this the dawn of hope, or another "beautiful lie"? The old miners wiped away their bitter tears silently, knowing Pi's routine: there is hope, but don't take it too seriously.
Five years of lightning: the miners' "leek cultivation path"
It is not an exaggeration to say that Pi miners are the role models of the "coin leeks world". Since 2019, they have been pressing the lightning button every day, relying on their belief in the ideal of blockchain to support themselves: "This is not clocking in, but persistence; this is not mining, but faith!"
Over the past five years, Pi miners have developed a unique mental toughness:
1. As soon as lightning flashes, it feels like the day has meaning.
2. Whenever there is a rumor about the mainnet, it is like Chinese New Year. Even if you don’t believe it, you have to join in the fun.
3. It doesn’t matter whether you are on the main network or not, clicking on Lightning has become a habit.
Some people jokingly call Pi miners "philosophers among leeks". They never worry about the benefits, but immerse themselves in the philosophy of "slowly waiting". Five years of persistence have made them immune to rumors: "December 30? It sounds similar, but also familiar. The mainnet is always only one step away from us, but that step may take another five years."
The Pi team’s mysterious operation: a marketing genius or an “open-book exam”?
The Pi Network development team can be said to be the best at "playing suspense" in the currency circle. They are good at using all kinds of ambiguous news to stir up the emotions of miners, but never really implement them. This kind of "fuzzy marketing" makes Pi look more mysterious and more "high-end".
Trick 1: Never announce the mainnet time
You may have heard countless times that "we are approaching an important stage", "we are gradually advancing the mainnet", "the mainnet is not far away", etc., but you will never hear a specific date. Miners are scratching their heads anxiously, but the Pi team calmly said: "Everything is going according to plan."
Routine 2: KYC puzzle
How does Pi pass KYC verification? No one knows. Many miners are "trapped" in the KYC channel, like a game level, and only a few lucky ones can "pass it". Some people joked that the Pi team is actually testing the "belief index" of miners, and only those who pass KYC are true fans.
Routine 3: Rumor has it that you can write scripts
Every time Pi's "mainnet rumor" comes out, it seems like the development team has released the news intentionally or unintentionally. Their routine is often: "neither confirm nor deny". In this way, miners feel hopeful and think they have "guessed the truth". The final result is often: keep waiting.
Pi coin is launched: Can it really bring “financial freedom”?
Regarding the market price of Pi coins, the miners' discussion has gradually changed from "starting from $100" in the early years to "a few dollars or even a few cents is fine" now. However, the community is still optimistic:
• Believers: The price of Pi coin will be at least 10 US dollars after it goes online. After all, there are so many users around the world, the project must have strong strength!
• Buddhist group: Even if it’s $0.1, I don’t care. I have been mining for five years, it can’t be wasted, right?
• Realists: The price will probably not be too high in the initial stage of launch, and miners’ dumping of the market will definitely affect the market value, but it is still bullish in the long run.
In fact, the price of Pi is not the only concern of miners. What really makes them feel satisfied is that they can finally see the results of their years of hard work. Regardless of the price, the moment Pi goes online is enough to become a major event in the currency circle.
The significance of mainnet rumors: "mental placebo" for Pi miners
Even if the rumors on December 30th eventually come to nothing, for Pi miners, this is also a "spiritual boost". Pi mainnet is no longer just a technical landing issue, but a collective belief. Miners need such rumors to prove that their choice is not wrong: "I have persisted for so long, I can't wait in vain."
The future of Pi Network may still be full of uncertainty, but its miner community is a miracle:
• No reward, but I kept punching in for five years.
• No official announcement, but always confident in the project.
• It has no online market, but has built a huge user base through rumors.
Are the rumors about Pi mainnet the "ultimate truth" or just "another empty promise"? The answer may be revealed soon. But for miners, the lightning that has lit up over the years has long been the most legendary part of their lives.
The future of Pi: the sea of stars or the mirage?
The story of Pi Network may never have a simple ending. It may really become a rising star in the blockchain field, or it may end up being just a technical experiment. But for miners, the years of lighting up lightning are their journey to dig out their dreams.
Can the Pi mainnet be realized? Can the miners' faith be transformed into value? Only time will tell us the answer. And all this will have to wait! $BTC