PI Token
Pi Network is a blockchain project designed to enable users to participate in a digital currency network through their mobile devices. Instead of traditional mining, which relies on computational power, Pi Network allows users to earn Pi (PI) by engaging with the network through a trust-based consensus mechanism.
The network is inspired by the Stellar Consensus Protocol (SCP) and operates without proof-of-work (PoW). Users, known as Pioneers, form security circles to verify transactions and contribute to network security.
Pi Network is also being developed as a platform for decentralised applications (dApps), aiming to create a digital economy where users can exchange goods and services using Pi. The project is currently in a closed mainnet phase, with plans to transition to an open network expected in 2025.
Pi (PI) is the native cryptocurrency of the Pi Network, designed for use within its ecosystem. It is not yet widely tradable, as the network remains in development and external transactions are restricted until it moves to an open mainnet. Some exchanges have listed PI, but these listings are unofficial and not directly supported by the Pi Network team.
Users earn PI through the Pi Network mobile application by participating in the network daily. The currency is intended for peer-to-peer transactions, payments, and as a medium of exchange within dApps built on the network.
The long-term success of PI depends on adoption, real-world use cases, and the network’s transition to an open and decentralised blockchain.
Pi Network was founded by Dr. Nicolas Kokkalis and Dr. Chengdiao Fan. Dr. Kokkalis, Head of Technology, holds a PhD from Stanford University and has experience teaching decentralised applications at Stanford. Dr. Fan, Head of Product, also holds a PhD from Stanford and has a background in human-computer interaction and social computing.