Pi Network Round-Up: PI’s Biggest Updates from Q1 2025

The first quarter of 2025 has been a transformative period for Pi Network. With a global community of over 60 million Pioneers, Pi Network has spent over five years preparing for a fully decentralized ecosystem.

That vision came to life in Q1 2025 with the launch of the Open Network on February 20, the debut of the Pi coin, and its initial listings on exchanges. This article offers a detailed round-up of Pi Network’s progress in Q1 2025, covering key achievements, challenges, and the road ahead.

Open Network Launch: February 20, 2025

Pi Network reached a historic milestone on February 20, 2025, with the official launch of its Open Network. The project transitioned to a fully decentralized system after operating in an enclosed mainnet, where Pioneers mined Pi coins on their phones without trading capabilities. This allowed Pi to function as a live cryptocurrency, opening the door to transactions and ecosystem participation.

As stated earlier, the launch capped years of preparation, including efforts to ensure Pioneers completed Know Your Customer (KYC) verification and migrated their balances to the mainnet. By early January, over 9 million users had migrated, surpassing 10 million by mid-February, according to project updates. 

The February 20 launch was marked by an online community event, where co-founders Nicolas Kokkalis and Chengdiao Fan shared their goal of making Pi a currency for everyday use. 

Pi Coin Launch: A New Era Begins

The Pi coin officially launched alongside the Open Network on February 20, 2025. During the enclosed mainnet phase, mined coins held no tradable value, but the launch changed that for verified users. Only Pioneers who completed KYC and migrated their balances could participate, a rule tied to earlier deadlines.

To accommodate more users, the project extended the KYC and migration Grace Period several times in Q1—first to January 31, then February 14, and finally March 14. Updates indicated that nearly 200,000 migrations occurred daily at peak times, showing strong community effort. However, unverified balances before the six-month window before migration were forfeited, a decision that stirred some discussion among users.

Pi Coin Exchange Listings

Following the coin launch, Pi Network quickly secured its place in the crypto market with exchange listings. By late February, Pi listings appeared on several exchanges. OKX was among the leading crypto exchanges that listed the coin, with more targeted in Q2. These listings enabled Pioneers to buy, sell, and trade Pi, establishing its market presence.

The market response was varied, with trading volumes reducing after the launch hype died down. Despite this, optimism persists within the community, with some speculating that Pi could hit $10 if adoption grows. Project leaders have focused on utility rather than price speculation, urging patience as the ecosystem develops.

Pi Day 2025: Celebrating Six Years

Pi Day 2025, celebrated on March 14, marked Pi Network’s sixth anniversary and doubled as a showcase for ecosystem growth. Key releases included the .pi Domains Auction, which lets users bid on custom .pi domains (minimum 10 Pi) for businesses, apps, or personal use via the Pi Browser. The auction, running from March 14 to June 28, aims to enhance Pi’s utility as a digital identifier akin to traditional internet domains.

The first Open Network PiFest also launched from March 14 to March 21. This global event encouraged Pioneers to shop at local Pi-accepting merchants, with over 100,000 registered sellers, including 49,000 active on the Map of Pi app. The initiative underscored Pi’s real-world use, supported by a revamped Ecosystem Interface with cleaner navigation and badges. 

Challenges and Future Outlook

The quarter faced its share of hurdles. The repeated Grace Period extensions drew mixed reactions, with some Pioneers expressing frustration online, asking, “Why keep pushing deadlines?” Others supported the move, noting it allowed more users to join the Open Network. Technical issues, including KYC delays and migration bottlenecks, emerged in early March, but a March 10 update assured affected users they wouldn’t lose eligibility.

Market uncertainty also lingered. With Pi’s value fluctuating post-launch, some traders questioned its stability. 

As Q1 2025 ends shortly, Pi Network stands at a pivotal moment. The Open Network launch, Pi debut, and exchange listings have laid a foundation for growth, but challenges like technical refinement and market confidence remain. Plans for Q2 include expanding app integrations and merchant partnerships to enhance Pi’s utility.

Without a doubt, Pi Network has the community to succeed. Whether it becomes a widely used currency or faces setbacks will hinge on its performance in the coming months.