Finally finished testing, the mainnet is scheduled to launch in Q1 next year.
Recently, the Pi Network team released significant information again: after months of testing, it is expected to officially promote the 'Open Network' mainnet version in the first quarter of 2025. The Pi Network development team emphasized that after multiple rounds of testing last year, the platform has successfully processed over 50 million transactions and has addressed various potential scalability and security concerns. The team stated that this mainnet launch will no longer be in test mode but will open full functionality to users, urging participants who have not completed KYC to expedite their progress to avoid missing out on various application scenarios after the mainnet opens.
At the same time, Pi Network announced several roadmaps, including strengthening contract security audits, enhancing transaction processing efficiency, and assisting more application development teams to quickly integrate. The official said that compared to the past when only partial functions could be performed on the test network, this mainnet will bring a true 'decentralized experience', and in the future, there may be opportunities for Pi Network to interact across chains with other blockchains to expand the ecosystem scale.
Image source: X Pi Network calls on participants who have not completed KYC to expedite their progress and announces plans for Q1 next year.
The first batch will feature 20 applications.
It is worth noting that Pi Network also mentioned that the first batch will feature 20 applications running on the mainnet, covering categories from e-commerce, games, to social networking. Some of these are products that performed well during the test network phase, and after transitioning to the mainnet, they can engage in real token transactions, allowing 'Pi coins' to leap from simulated use to practical application. The development team mentioned that these applications not only provide basic functions but also actively explore new forms of 'native blockchain + mobile user experience'. More projects are expected to be lined up for launch in the future, covering industries such as NFTs, decentralized finance (DeFi), and digital content publishing.
Pi Network also encourages developers to actively submit their application ideas. The official will introduce more resources and technical support through the 'Pi Dev Portal', attempting to create a blockchain ecosystem that is friendly to startup teams. The team admits that they are still in the initial stages, and some application projects may not be fully mature yet, but this is precisely the necessary path for the ecosystem to thrive.
Image source: X Pi Network also mentioned that the first batch will feature 20 applications running on the mainnet.
Complete KYC first to seize the mainnet layout.
However, Pi Network also reminds that if you want to transfer Pi coins and fully participate in transactions or application interactions when the mainnet is activated, you must complete KYC in advance. The official acknowledged that many users have not yet completed KYC, which will limit the activity of the ecosystem after it opens. The official also called on interested participants to expedite the verification process and familiarize themselves with the upcoming applications to gain a competitive advantage at the launch of the mainnet.
Overall, the announcement of the first wave of 20 mainnet applications by Pi Network has sparked significant community discussion. Coupled with the official launch of the 'Open Network' mainnet in early 2025, it is hoped that this can truly drive Pi coins towards external ecosystem services.
Whether this blockchain network emphasizing 'everyone can mine and collaboratively build the ecosystem' can solve the low penetration rate of blockchain with convenient mining and a global user base has become a market focus. Although the development team is confident, believing that with a large user base and mobile-friendly operation, Pi Network has the opportunity to ignite a new wave of blockchain application revolution in the coming year. But... the past repeated delays have led many in the crypto community to mock: 'Is it really that hard to launch a mainnet after so many years?' As for whether this mainnet can go live, let's continue to watch.
'Will it definitely launch this time? Pi Network will launch its mainnet next year, and 20 apps are set to be released!' This article was first published in 'Crypto City'.