Happy Pi Day 2026, Pi Network’s 7th official anniversary! Today’s releases introduce new ecosystem capabilities and expand how Pioneers can build, participate, and engage with Pi. New releases include the introduction of the Token Launchpad on Testnet, Node and protocol upgrades, second migrations, KYC validator rewards, new centralized exchange listing, Mainnet payments in Pi App Studio, and a Pi Day Utility Challenge. Read the blog for full details on each release! minepi.com/blog/pi-day-2026/

What are Pi ecosystem tokens and what is the design thinking for ecosystem tokens on Mainnet? Pi Founder Chengdiao Fan dives deep into Pi’s unique approach to ecosystem token design — Pi’s focus is not on tokens for their own sake, or on mechanisms and integrations in isolation, but on enabling useful, utility-driven tokens and supporting the real innovation behind them. Learn more on the specifics of ecosystem token design here. Pioneers are encouraged to comment, discuss with other community members and share specific suggestions on specific sections. github.com/PiNetwork/PiRC

📢 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – PIKETPLACE 🚀 Thank you to our entire community for your constructive feedback 💙 Your engagement truly motivates us every day! 👉 Some users have already earned OVER 150 Pi in commissions thanks to the active features on Piketplace. And the most impressive part? Even users who have not yet completed their KYC on Pi Network have been able to earn Pi through the ecosystem. 💡 Today, 100 Pi can represent several months of mining. This clearly highlights the real and tangible impact of the distributions and opportunities available. 🔥 Keep earning within the Pi ecosystem through: • Pi Rewards • Sponsored products • User sharing and engagement • Sales boosters via Pikets • Deliveries and related services via Xendlo 📈 Many of you have also appreciated our DYNAMIC PRICING feature: product prices automatically adjust based on changes in Pi’s value, ensuring fairness and consistency. 🚀 The success of the Pi Network project depends on YOU. Those who actively use the ecosystem are already benefiting and earning. Those who remain passive may miss out on major opportunities. 👉 Join, explore, and take action now: pket.pinet.com Thank you for your trust and continued engagement 💪🔥

🔔 Piketplace Announcement PiRewards Distribution Completed Dear Piketplace users, We are pleased to inform you that the PiRewards distribution has been successfully completed for the following periods: 📅 Covered months: • May 2025 • June 2025 • July 2025 • August 2025 🕒 Processing date: 01/02/2026 All eligible Pioneers are invited to check their accounts and wallets. The PiRewards have been credited, and the balances are now visible in your wallets. 💰 How to Use Your PiRewards As previously explained: • PiRewards are not free money • They are meant to be used directly for purchases within the Piketplace ecosystem • You can buy products available on the platform • You can invite your friends to list products for sale and purchase them using your PiRewards 📈 Noticeable Increase in Rewards Some of you may have noticed a significant increase in PiRewards compared to previous periods. This increase depends mainly on: • Activity levels during the period • The timing and duration of Pi accumulation • Overall engagement within the ecosystem 🚀 Earn More Pi with Piketplace • Share sponsored products from other users • Earn Pi after successful sales • Participate as an independent delivery partner 🙏 Thank You Thank you for your continued engagement and active participation. Your contribution plays a key role in growing and strengthening the Piketplace ecosystem. Let’s continue to buy, sell, deliver, and earn with Pi 🚀

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🔔 Clarification & Transparency About PiRewards Distribution We’ve seen some questions and concerns regarding the amount of PiRewards received by some users. This message is here to clarify, explain with real numbers, and give concrete examples so everyone clearly understands how PiRewards work. 📊 Real Example – September 2024 For September 2024, the platform recorded: • Total Ads impressions / actions: 813,630 Ads • Total Ads revenue: $260.54 • Average value per Ad: $0.0003195556 👉 These figures change every month depending on multiple factors, including: - Advertising performance and advertiser demand - Pi Core Team (CT) ad availability and allocation - User engagement and ad completion rates - Platform traffic and active users - Sponsored campaigns and promotions - Feedback and returns from advertisers - Overall ecosystem performance That’s why PiRewards amounts are not fixed and can be higher or lower from one month to another. 🪙 When and How PiRewards Are Earned It’s important to note that PiRewards depend on: - When the Pi is earned - The type of activities completed - The level of user engagement during that specific period 📌 In the same distribution: - Some users earned higher PiRewards due to stronger engagement and diversified activities - Others earned lower amounts or were below the minimum threshold (0.02 Pi) This variation is normal and reflects real participation and ecosystem performance. 🚀 PiAds Are NOT the Only Source of PiRewards PiRewards don’t come only from PiAds. Other activities can be more impactful, such as: • Sharing promotional links • Promoting sponsored products • Helping generate real purchases 🛒 Example: - A seller offers a 5% incentive on a 500 Pi product - A purchase is made through your shared promotional link - 👉 You can earn up to 25 Pi from a single successful promotion 🎯 Final Reminder PiRewards are: • Performance-based • Activity-driven • Community-funded • Transparent and trackable They are designed to reward real engagement, not to function as fixed payments per ad. 🙏 Thank you to everyone who participates, promotes, shares, buys, sells, and supports the ecosystem. 🎄 Excellent holidays to everyone, and let’s keep building together a strong, transparent, and useful Pi-powered marketplace!

🔔 Official Announcement PIKET Testnet Tokens Piketplace is launching PIKET Testnet Tokens for testing purposes on the Pi Network blockchain. This initiative is strictly intended to allow users to test token functionality within the Piketplace ecosystem in a safe Testnet environment. ⚠️ IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION • PIKET Testnet tokens are for TESTING ONLY • They have NO monetary value • This is NOT free money • This is NOT an investment • This does NOT affect any PIKET previously mined or earned elsewhere • This is completely separate from any past or existing PIKET balances --- 🧪 What Are PIKET Testnet Tokens? PIKET Testnet tokens are utility tokens deployed on the Pi Network Testnet to: • Test blockchain transactions • Test wallet integration • Test purchases and platform features • Test ecosystem interactions on Piketplace They exist strictly for experimentation and learning purposes. --- 🪙 How to Claim PIKET Testnet Tokens 1️⃣ Authorize PIKET in Your Wallet • Open your Pi Network wallet • Authorize the PIKET token on the Testnet side 2️⃣ Submit Your Address • Go to the official Piketplace token page: token.piketplace.com • Paste your wallet public address 3️⃣ Claim Instantly • Click “Claim” • PIKET Testnet tokens will appear directly in your wallet No configuration, no risk, no financial commitment. --- 📌 Final Reminder PIKET Testnet tokens: • Are strictly for testing • Cannot be exchanged for money • Do not represent any promise of value • Do not replace or modify existing balances • Are used only within the Testnet environment By participating, users acknowledge that they are interacting with a Testnet system only. Thank you for supporting testing and development within the Piketplace ecosystem.

🔔 Important Notice About PiRewards To further facilitate purchases and promote the Pi ecosystem during the Holiday campaign, we have also adjusted the use of PiRewards, as many of you already know. 📌 What are PiRewards and how do they work? PiRewards are NOT free money. PiRewards are incentive coupons earned through: • Completing specific tasks on Piketplace • Engaging with PiAds • Sharing sponsored products and promotional content They are designed to encourage real usage of Pi and active participation in the Piketplace ecosystem. 🪙 Key Facts About PiRewards • PiRewards are distributed monthly, based on the platform’s profitability • After operational and management costs: – 90% of profits are allocated to the community – 10% are allocated to representatives • PiRewards amounts may vary each month depending on platform performance • PiRewards are issued in Pi tokens but can ONLY be used on Piketplace • PiRewards are non-transferable and belong exclusively to the user who earned them 📦 How PiRewards Are Used During a Purchase PiRewards are now directly visible in your Piket Wallet dashboard. When making a purchase: • PiRewards are automatically used first • Your main Pi balance is only used if PiRewards are insufficient 🧾 Example: • Product price: 2 Pi • Main Pi balance: 15 Pi • PiRewards balance: 3 Pi ➡️ The system will automatically use 2 Pi from PiRewards ➡️ Your main balance remains unchanged at 15 Pi ➡️ Remaining PiRewards: 1 Pi If you later purchase another product: • The remaining PiRewards will be used first • Any remaining amount will then be deducted from your main Pi balance 🎯 Purpose of PiRewards PiRewards exist to: • Promote the Pi ecosystem • Encourage purchases on Piketplace • Support sponsored products and PiAds • Reward active and engaged users They are not cash withdrawals and cannot be transferred to other users. 📊 Transparency & Tracking • All PiRewards earnings, usage, and distributions are visible in your dashboard • Purchase usage and reward deductions are clearly displayed • Distribution timing and conditions are communicated transparently 👉 Please make sure you understand these rules to fully benefit from PiRewards and use them correctly. Together, let’s continue building a strong, transparent, and useful Pi-powered marketplace.

🎉 Holiday Piketplace Campaign — Official Announcement Dear Pioneers and members of the Piketplace community, As part of the Holiday community event organized by the Pi Network Core Team (CT), Piketplace and its ecosystem applications are actively participating to promote the real-world use of Pi during this festive season 🎄✨ 🎁 Official Pi Network Raffle (Core Team) During this event: • Pioneers are invited to make holiday purchases from merchants who accept Pi • After a purchase or gift moment, users share their experiences on the Fireside Forum (PiFest channel) • Each valid post automatically grants access to the official Pi Network raffle • The raffle and rewards (Pi-branded items) are fully managed by the Pi Network Core Team Piketplace does not manage the raffle but fully supports this official initiative. 💸 Special Fee Reduction on Piketplace To encourage participation during the Holiday campaign: • Platform management fees are reduced • From 3% to 1.5% • A 50% fee reduction • Offer valid only during the Holiday campaign 🛍️ Where and How to Shop • For local and in-person purchases from merchants accepting Pi, users can use our ecosystem app MyFestMap • For online purchases, users can shop directly on Piketplace 📦 After Purchasing a Product ✔️ Direct Pickup from the Seller • If the product is close to the buyer, they can visit the seller directly after payment • Users are encouraged to take photos and share them on Fireside (PiFest) 🚚 Seller Delivery • If the seller offers free or paid delivery within their area: – Check delivery conditions before purchasing – Coordinate with the seller via the integrated chat – Receive the product directly from the seller 🚴 Delivery via Xendlo • If the seller does not cover the buyer’s area and the buyer cannot travel: – Use our delivery app Xendlo – Check the availability of independent couriers – Coordinate delivery and costs directly with the courier 💰 Multiple Ways to Earn Pi with Piketplace With Piketplace, everyone can generate income: • Sell locally or online • Earn Pi as an independent courier • Freely set delivery fees • Become an influencer by sharing sponsored products and earn commissions after purchases 🛍️ Message to Sellers We strongly encourage sellers to: • Use the promotion tools available on Piketplace • Offer special holiday deals, discounts, and promotions • Use their Piket tokens to boost products and increase visibility 🤝 Our Commitment • Piketplace and its applications facilitate commerce and coordination • Sellers and couriers manage sales and deliveries • The Pi Network Core Team ensures visibility, official communication, and raffle management 🎯 Let’s Celebrate Together Shop, sell, deliver, share, and earn — let’s make this holiday season a real demonstration of Pi’s real-world utility. Happy Holidays to all, and good luck in the Pi Network raffle 🎁✨

Pi is thrilled to announce the winners of Pi Hackathon 2025—the first hackathon after Open Network launch! Winning apps created meaningful use cases that promote the engagement, accessibility, and utility of Pi. With over 215 Mainnet app submissions, Pi Hackathon 2025 demonstrated developers’ clear motivation to build utility-oriented, production-ready apps on the Pi Mainnet. Read the announcement to see the top three winners and five honorable mentions. minepi.com/blog/hackathon-20…

Pi Node version 0.5.4 has been released! This update introduces several improvements to Node performance, Node mining rewards calculations, and the user experience on the Pi Desktop application. minepi.com/blog/pi-node-0-5-…

🚀 Piketplace Update – PiRewards 🚀 Dear Pioneers, The PiRewards features are still evolving, and we’re excited to share a new update: ✨ You can now earn more PiRewards by sharing products from other sellers who have enabled this option. 💡 When someone purchases a product through your shared link, you automatically receive the seller-defined percentage, credited as PiRewards. ⚠️ Important: PiRewards are not free money – they are real Pi pieces designed to be used within the ecosystem to strengthen daily Pi usage. Example: If a seller sets a 3% reward and the product costs 15,000 Pi, anyone who shares the product and drives the purchase earns 450 PiRewards (which is 3% of 15,000 Pi). 🔧 These features are still being rolled out, with more detailed announcements coming soon. 📌 Full and effective use is expected to launch likely just after the Hackathon. Together, let’s keep building a strong and useful ecosystem for everyone! 🙌 #Piketplace #PiRewards #PiNetwork

🚀 Official Piketplace Boost Link 🚀 Dear Pioneers, Boost visibility, stake, and rate the Piketplace app using the official Pi Network ecosystem link: 🔗 ecosystem.pinet.com/apps/653… ✅ Staking is only for visibility – no financial gain. 🔒 Your Pi remains safe and will be fully returned at the end. ⭐ Ratings & engagement help strengthen Piketplace’s visibility in the ecosystem. #Piketplace #PiNetwork #Ecosystem

🚀 Piketplace Updates 🚀 Dear Pioneers, we’re excited to share some important improvements on Piketplace: ✨ Performance optimization – smoother and faster experience. 🛍️ New features – users can now help promote your products and earn rewards. 💎 Introduction of PiRewards – all rewards will now be credited as PiRewards, fully usable within the ecosystem. 🚚 Early steps of Xendlo – our integrated delivery platform is starting to take shape! ⚠️ If you notice any issues, please clear your Pi Browser cache. 📢 More detailed announcements for each new feature will follow soon. mpiket.pinet.com #Piketplace #PiNetwork #Innovation

📢Hello Pioneers! This is a message from the Pi Coreteam @PiCoreTeam

Pi Network has launched Pi Hackathon 2025, the first community-wide hackathon since the launch of Open Network! Developers are invited to build Mainnet apps that empower real-world utility using Pi and help shape the ecosystem—and compete for a chance to win up to 160,000 Pi in total prizes. Register now, form a team, and submit a working app, demo video, and the required forms by Oct 15. Go to the Pi Developer Portal and use the invitation code “hackathon25” to get started! minepi.com/blog/pi-hackathon…

🚀 New in the #PiNetwork Ecosystem! 🎉 You can now rate ⭐ apps directly in the Pi Browser! 💡 Why rate apps? Your rating helps good apps gain visibility, encouraging more innovation and useful tools for our Pi ecosystem. 🌱 📌 About staking: Staking your Pi on an app does NOT earn you extra Pi. Instead, it helps the app appear higher in the Pi Browser, making it easier for other Pioneers to discover it. 🔍 Think of it as a way to support developers and strengthen the Pi ecosystem. ✅ When to stake? If you’re not planning to spend your Pi soon, staking is a great way to put it to work supporting the community until you’re ready to use it for purchases. 💪 Let’s help build the future of Pi together , rate for the apps you believe in! #Pi #Pioneers #Piketplace #PiBrowser #PiApps

🚀 New in the #PiNetwork Ecosystem! 🎉 You can now rate ⭐ apps directly in the Pi Browser! 💡 Why rate apps? Your rating helps good apps gain visibility, encouraging more innovation and useful tools for our Pi ecosystem. 🌱 📌 About staking: Staking your Pi on an app does NOT earn you extra Pi. Instead, it helps the app appear higher in the Pi Browser, making it easier for other Pioneers to discover it. 🔍 Think of it as a way to support developers and strengthen the Pi ecosystem. ✅ When to stake? If you’re not planning to spend your Pi soon, staking is a great way to put it to work supporting the community until you’re ready to use it for purchases. 💪 Let’s help build the future of Pi together , rate for the apps you believe in! #Pi #Pioneers #Piketplace #PiBrowser #PiApps

Pi2Day 2025 saw incredible participation for the Ecosystem Challenge and feature releases like Pi App Studio and Ecosystem Directory Staking. Read more here minepi.com/blog/pi2day-2025-… Congratulations to everyone who explored the ecosystem, received fun digital prizes, built no-code and real-world apps through the AI-powered App Studio, and supported the apps ecosystem through Ecosystem Directory Staking.