Vibe coders and creators can now tap into Pi Network’s massive user base of over 60 million Engaged Pioneers by easily bringing their external AI-created apps to Pi’s real distribution network and utility ecosystem through Pi App Studio!
Creators, who may be technical developers or non-technical product people, can build apps using platforms such as Codex, Claude Code, Replit, Cursor, Lovable or other AI-assisted coding tools, and then use Pi App Studio to convert those apps into Pi Apps.
That changes the equation for creators.
AI can already help people generate apps quickly; the harder part is distribution and turning those apps into products people actually use.
Pi helps close that gap.
Instead of rebuilding infrastructure from scratch, creators can connect their apps to an existing ecosystem with users, payment capabilities, identity verification, decentralized human infrastructure and platform-level tools already in place.
This feature makes Idea → App → Users that much faster.
Because your ideas are too good not to be seen.
Try the Pi App Studio Now! If you’re a vibe coder or know someone building apps with AI who needs distribution, head to Pi App Studio today to convert AI-created apps into Pi Apps and access the Pi ecosystem’s users, infrastructure, and monetization opportunities.
Excited to share a new paper from the cPen Network:
"From Labor to Attention: A Token-Economic Framework for the AI Era"
As AI automates more and more work, traditional jobs are becoming less reliable as a source of income and stability. At the same time, the explosion of AI and automation is making genuine human attention one of the scarcest and most valuable resources in the digital economy.
As AI and automation continue to weaken traditional job-based income, the paper argues that an attention-centered economy may gradually emerge as a complementary layer, giving ordinary people a new way to participate and earn in the digital world, alongside their existing work.
We believe this shift creates a major opportunity for fairer systems.
The paper introduces ATEM, the Attention-Token Economic Model, a practical framework for rewarding verified human attention with real economic value.
Here’s how ATEM works as a self-reinforcing loop:
• Attention Capture: Users contribute real attention through simple check-ins, browsing, evaluating content/products, or light tasks, all verified as human (not bots or AI agents).
• Attention Monetization: Advertisers and merchants pay for access to this genuine human attention.
• Token Distribution: Contributors receive tokens proportional to their verified attention.
• Token Absorption: A portion of the real revenue is used to buy back tokens from the market. This ties rewards directly to actual economic demand instead of speculation.
This creates a powerful cycle: Revenue funds buybacks → Buybacks support token value → Higher token value attracts more genuine participants → More participants generate more valuable attention → More revenue.
Importantly, the cPen Network project will use ATEM as a guiding framework to evolve our system: making it more fair, transparent, and resilient in the AI era by directly rewarding verified human attention and closing the contribution gap.
📄 Full paper (open access on GitHub):
https://t.co/K5cv5ssXj4
Direct PDF:
https://t.co/nvaBSo3Sht
#cPenNetwork community, this is core to our direction.
Thank you for your continued support.
cPen Team
A small team with a big dream
🚨 Important update for all #cPenNetwork users
We’ve extended INK mining until July 30, 2026.
Over the past months, we’ve been working on several key upgrades across the ecosystem, some of which we believe are highly innovative in the blockchain space, including:
• Establishing a closed-loop buyback model for CPEN tokens
• Improved KYC Liveness verification
• Launch of Burnchase
• Launch of Chasepot
• Deeper research into long-term sustainability and blockchain value in the AI era
• Release of our paper: “From Labor to Attention: A Token-Economic Framework for the AI Era”
We sincerely apologize for the delay.
With this additional time, we will take the opportunity to redesign parts of the project, making it more aligned with ATEM principles and strengthening the long-term sustainability of cPen.
⚠️ Important Notes
• To qualify for INK distribution, you must pass KYC Liveness verification
• Please ensure your wallet is a self-custody (DEX) wallet
If you previously used a BitMart or other CEX wallet address, please update it.
We have not pursued any CEX listing, so CEX wallets may not be supported for distribution.
We hope you enjoy the remaining INK mining period.
Over the past year, we have overcome major challenges and setbacks, clarified our direction, and today we are more confident than ever in cPen’s future.
Thank you for your continued support 🙏
cPen
A small team with a big dream
Over 119,000 Pioneers have completed second migrations of their transferable balances so far, as the gradual rollout continues.
Explore the full update below ⬇️
https://t.co/jF30vH1mLE
Since Pi Day 2026, Pi Network has continued its gradual rollout of second migrations and referral mining bonuses.
This opens the door for Pioneers to bring additional Pi to Mainnet and further participate in the ecosystem. Note that first migrations still take priority for the network to complete, and second migrations do not impact the rate of first migrations.
Read more about second migrations https://t.co/FybNaW61kT
As announced on Pi Day 2026, the initial version of the Token Launchpad has been released as a Pi App on the Testnet with a test token! Watch the video walkthrough to learn the implemented design in action, and read the blog—originally published in the Pi Day announcement—to understand its deeper meaning. https://t.co/tHRFMspF5x
Pi believes financial literacy is necessary for people to live in an AI-pervasive economy, so Pioneers should start learning today by testing the Testnet Launchpad app through the Pi Browser.
The Pi Mainnet has successfully upgraded to Protocol 20, laying the foundation for supporting smart contracts. Node operators, please ensure your systems are up to date and stay tuned for instructions regarding the upcoming v21 upgrade.
All major Pi nodes have now been upgraded to version 20.2 and are supporting protocol 20. Pi has also completed the upgrade of its Mainnet blockchain to protocol 20.
Protocol 20 provides the foundation to enable smart contract capabilities, and the rollout of smart contracts will occur gradually, prioritizing categories that align with utility-based product innovation and operations. The specific types of smart contracts featured will depend heavily on the needs arising from the utility creation process.
Read the Pi Day 2026 blog to learn more about protocol 20 and smart contracts https://t.co/6cUmVcjOos
Pi Network is excited to announce that second migrations have started and will continue with a gradual rollout, opening the door for Pioneers to bring additional Pi to Mainnet and further participate in the ecosystem! While second migrations roll out, first migrations for eligible Pioneers will continue as normal.
To be eligible for migrations, Pioneers must set up Pi Wallet two-factor authentication (2FA) through the Mainnet Checklist Step 3. This may include adding a trusted email address to their accounts if not set up yet. 2FA is enforced before migrations to enhance wallet security because transfers on the blockchain are irreversible and immutable.
Second migrations will also include referral mining bonuses attributable to Referral Team members who fully passed KYC. Pioneers should therefore remind their Referral Teams to complete KYC so these bonuses can be migrated.
Hi #cPenNetwork community
We've just released a new update to the cPen mobile app on both the App Store and Google Play.
This version introduces an upgraded KYC liveness verification to better protect the network. All users must complete this step to maintain their KYC status.
✅ Takes about 20 seconds
🔐 Stronger protection against fake accounts, bots, deepfakes, and device farms
Please update your app to version 1.3.2 or later and complete the KYC liveness check.
Thank you for your continued support,
cPen Team
Hi #cPenNetwork community,
We’re excited to announce that Chasepot is now available in the cPen app (version 1.3.9+) on both the iOS App Store and Google Play Store.
🎯 The very first round is now open.
The grand prize is 1.8M CPEN tokens
(~$1,230 value when the round was created. Token value is approximate and may fluctuate with market price.)
If nobody wins the grand prize, the prize pool will roll over and grow into the next round.
Because this first round opened in the middle of the week, it will be short and will close this Sunday.
The next full weekly round will begin on Monday.
Participation is free. No purchase or payment is required.
How it works
1️⃣ Choose 6 numbers from 1–45
2️⃣ If your numbers exactly match the winning numbers, you win the grand prize
3️⃣ Partial matches (2+ numbers) earn free entries for future rounds
Each user normally has 1 entry per round.
Users who earn free entries may have multiple entries, with a maximum of 10 entries per round per user.
Winning numbers will be generated after the round closes.
Participation Requirements
To participate in Chasepot, users must:
• Complete KYC verification
• Complete liveness verification
• Have active mining
• Maintain a mining streak of at least 3 days
Participants must be 18+ years old
(19 or 21 in some jurisdictions).
Due to regulatory and compliance requirements, some regions are excluded, including:
• United States
• Canada
• OFAC-sanctioned jurisdictions
Transparency & On-Chain Verification
Winning numbers are generated by a smart contract using Chainlink VRF, ensuring verifiable randomness.
Winning number generator contract:
https://t.co/BSUPRqJDgO
All entries are synced on-chain before the winning numbers are generated.
Entries smart contract:
https://t.co/atMNFosn8Z
Prize Pool Funding
The Chasepot prize pool is funded by:
• cPen app advertising revenue
CPEN tokens for the grand prize are purchased from the open market using app advertising revenue.
• Burnchase contributions
10% of Burnchase tokens are transferred to the treasure pool.
Treasure pool wallet:
https://t.co/IAROLzy19R
Chasepot demonstrates how blockchain can power transparent and verifiable community participation systems.
We aim to make the system as fair, transparent, and on-chain verifiable as possible.
Let’s have some fun and good luck to everyone participating! 🍀
Thank you for your continued support.
cPen Team
A small team with a big dream
Hi #cPenNetwork community,
🎯 The first Chasepot (a free cPenNetwork community program) round has now been completed.
There was no Grand Prize winner, so the prize rolls over into the next round.
A new Chasepot round is now open.
🏆 Grand Prize: 2.9M CPEN
(~$2,225 when the round was created. Token value is approximate and may fluctuate with market price.)
Participation is free for eligible verified users in the official cPen app.
🔐 Verifiable On-Chain Randomness
Chasepot winning numbers are generated by a smart contract using Chainlink VRF, ensuring verifiable randomness.
All entries are synced on-chain before the winning numbers are generated.
You can verify the previous round’s winning numbers here:
https://t.co/d7PYf3S378
⚙️ Grand Prize Processing
A 10% processing fee applies to the Grand Prize.
This fee is used for:
• On-chain transaction costs
• CPEN token burning
📱 Availability
Chasepot is available only in the official cPen app, downloaded from:
• Apple App Store
• Google Play Store
For security and regulatory reasons, Chasepot is not available in the APK or web versions.
🍀 Good luck to everyone participating in the new round!
Thank you for your continued support.
cPen Team
A small team with a big dream
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! https://t.co/6cUmVckme0
Pi released a deep-dive case study into the recent proof-of-concept project for a new Pi Node utility that supports decentralized AI training and computing tasks for third-parties using the spare computing capacity of over 421,000 Pi Nodes. In collaboration with OpenMind, a robotics startup invested in by Pi Network Ventures, this project showed that Pi Nodes can process AI-relevant workloads and return useful results quickly. This work is part of and provides insights for the general initiative to integrate Pi into AI infrastructure itself, utilizing distributed computing and enabling authentic human input for AI training, inference, and reinforcement learning. https://t.co/ruh6Z7Qyl0
Hi #cPenNetwork community 👋
Quick update: Chasepot is now officially in internal testing.
What started as an idea is now moving through real implementation: smart contract logic, entry validation, and on-chain syncing are being tested step by step.
But Chasepot is more than just a weekly program.
It represents something bigger.
🔹 Chasepot connects the entire cPen ecosystem:
• Funded by real app revenue
• Supported by Burnchase contributions
• Limited to verified, active members
• Transparent number generation logic
🔹 It demonstrates how blockchain can power:
• Transparent selection mechanisms
• Sustainable community incentives
• Engagement-based reward models
• On-chain verifiability without complexity
This is not about gambling. This is about designing fair, transparent digital participation systems on blockchain infrastructure.
More details will be shared once testing is complete.
As always, we build slowly, carefully, and transparently.
Thank you for building with us.
cPen Team
A small team with a big dream
Network Update: Protocol v19.9 migration successfully completed. Next up is v20.2 — Aiming to complete before Pi Day 2026. Node operators should make sure they’re upgraded and stay tuned for further instructions: https://t.co/mnbwVzhaD9
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.
https://t.co/TRJcKD4dwS