- Pi Network initiates first hackathon post-Open Network launch.
- 160,000 Pi tokens as prize pool.
- Focus on decentralized applications encouraging real-world utility.
The Pi Core Team has launched the Pi Hackathon 2025, taking place from August 21 to October 15, to enhance Pi Coin’s utility by inviting developers to create impactful apps.
This event signifies a strategic push towards improving Pi Coin’s real-world applications, potentially increasing user engagement without current impacts on other cryptocurrencies like ETH or BTC.
Pi Hackathon 2025 Launch
The Pi Core Team has launched the Pi Hackathon 2025 to enhance the real-world utility of Pi Coin. Developers are invited to build apps with a total prize pool of 160,000 PI, focusing on decentralized applications.
Led by Dr. Nicolas Kokkalis and Dr. Chengdiao Fan, the initiative encourages building and deploying Pi Apps. The team announced this through Pi Network’s official blog, marking it as the first hackathon since the Open Network launch.
Impact on Pi Network
The hackathon aims to impact the broader Pi Network by driving new app deployments and potentially increasing wallet activity. Such efforts leverage the Pi Open Source and Pi App Studio platforms for project development.
No immediate financial impact on mainstream cryptocurrencies is expected, as Pi operates on its closed network. The hackathon’s goals align with Pi’s vision of expanding its utility beyond mining, encouraging ecosystem adoption.
Fostering Global Developer Engagement
While the hackathon is in its early stages, it aims to foster innovation by attracting developers globally. The use of AI tools is highlighted as a way to broaden involvement and foster creative solutions within the ecosystem.
Historical trends suggest hackathons can catalyze ecosystem growth, but Pi’s closed network implies a gradual process. Nevertheless, the initiative may inspire regulatory-compliant developments alongside partners like the Stellar Foundation, suggesting possible cross-chain endeavors ahead.
Dr. Nicolas Kokkalis, Founder, Pi Core Team, “Pi Network is excited to launch Pi Hackathon 2025, the ecosystem’s first hackathon after the launch of Open Network…”
