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by BSCN
February 22, 2025
Pi Network has issued a full response on social media, following allegations from the CEO of Bybit that the project was a scam. Here's what you need to know.
Pi Network has officially addressed recent claims made by Bybit CEO Ben Zhou about the project's legitimacy. The response comes during a significant week for Pi Network, which recently launched its Open Network and secured listings on major cryptocurrency exchanges.
In a surprising turn of events, Pi Network has responded to serious allegations made by Bybit CEO Ben Zhou. The response came shortly after Zhou shared concerns about the project on social media. This development follows the recent launch of Pi Network's Open Network and its listing on several major cryptocurrency exchanges.
Ben Zhou, who leads the major cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, raised concerns about Pi Network in two recent social media posts. His comments (by chance) came at a difficult time for Bybit, which experienced a massive significant security breach on February 21st. Zhou’s post pointed to what he claimed was a Chinese police warning about Pi Network and said that he believes the project is a scam.
Pi Network quickly clarified that the police report Zhou mentioned was actually about scammers trying to impersonate Pi Network. The project stated it has never been contacted by Chinese authorities about any issues and strongly spoke out against anyone trying to trick people by pretending to be Pi Network or an affiliate.
Pi Network made several important points about its relationship with Bybit:
To counter claims about being a scam, Pi Network highlighted several key facts in its post:
Pi Network also published a new safety post to help users stay safe, seemingly in response to the recent allegations. The post includes:
The timing of this controversy is significant as Pi Network has just launched its Open Network, and the next few weeks will be crucial for the project. While some people still have questions about Pi Network, their professional response to these allegations and their recent listings on major exchanges like OKX suggest positive momentum and an ability to address inevitable problems.
The cryptocurrency community has noted Pi Network's measured response to these allegations. Instead of attacking Zhou or Bybit, they chose to provide clear information and focus on protecting their users from scams. This professional approach, combined with their recent exchange listings, may help build trust in the project over time.
For the latest updates on this developing story, users should:
This story highlights the ongoing challenges in the cryptocurrency industry, where some projects must constantly prove their legitimacy while protecting users from scams. Pi Network's response demonstrates how cryptocurrency projects can professionally handle public criticism while maintaining focus on their development goals. Only time will tell if Pi’s response is enough to convince doubters of the project that they are wrong.
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