💡 INSIGHT: Pi Network aims to turn its 50M nodes into a decentralized AI compute layer, letting everyday devices power AI instead of big cloud providers.

The new code download/upload capability marks a step forward for Pi App Studio in bridging creator and developer experiences. Watch a demo of the feature here: youtube.com/watch?v=PNFUdWeb…

Open Network has officially launched, marking a groundbreaking moment for all Pioneers! With external connectivity now enabled, Pioneers can engage in transactions beyond the Pi ecosystem, connect with KYB-verified businesses, and access new integrations like centralized exchanges. Want to explore all the new possibilities? Go to the Pi mining app home screen to watch a video from Pi Network founder, Chengdiao Fan, and read the official announcement. Discover how Open Network unlocks a new era for Pi and how you can be part of it!

Pi Network and OpenMind have completed a proof-of-concept project where volunteer Pi Node operators ran AI models for OpenMind, proving it’s possible for Pi Node operators to run computations for third-party organizations. Learn more minepi.com/blog/pi-network-v…

Over 3.36 million additional Pioneers have fully passed KYC after a recently released system process made 4.76 million Tentatively KYC’d Pioneers eligible for full KYC completion through conducting additional checks! minepi.com/blog/system-proce… Around 3 million more Tentative Pioneers can become eligible through this system process by completing their required liveness check. Fully KYC’d Pioneers should complete the Mainnet Checklist to migrate to Mainnet—over 2.69 million from this release have already done so and migrated.

Pi App Studio has been updated with improved AI-assisted customization, interfaces, and app discovery for creators. minepi.com/blog/pi-app-studi… These updates make it easier for App Studio creators to design, iterate, and refine their apps, and learn from other community-built apps through the new app discovery interface. Together, these improvements further Pi App Studio’s mission to make app creation more accessible for all Pioneers, helping expand ecosystem utility, use cases, and participation across the community.

Try out Pi’s DeFi features—DEX and AMM functionalities—on Testnet in the Pi Wallet! Watch the new walkthrough video to learn more about the features and how to get started. youtu.be/tzEQ5rNOCe8 This release expands Pi’s capabilities in a structured, utility-focused, and Web3-aligned way, helping Pioneers explore decentralized finance safely while strengthening the ecosystem through real testing, transparency, and community participation.