Pi Founder Chengdiao Fan’s talk at Consensus 2026 was centred on a simple but important challenge:
The frequent misalignment between token design and real product innovation.
Her presentation, “Aligning Web3, AI, and Blockchain for Utility,” explored how tokens can be treated as tools that can support user acquisition, product engagement, and long-term utility.
One implementation of this approach is Pi Launchpad, Pi’s design for ecosystem tokens and launch mechanisms that aims to help products acquire real users who can engage, provide feedback, and use those tokens within actual product experiences.
As AI makes it easier to build applications, the limiting factor is no longer creation.
It is distribution and usage.
Pi’s approach combines blockchain infrastructure, innovative token and launch mechanisms, identity verification, and a large engaged network of real users to address that gap directly.
Enjoy the full talk & leave your thoughts on Pi’s approach to tokens and launch mechanisms!
https://t.co/YiYqcxo0jJ
How is GenAI related to Pi Network? Why did one of two Pi Founders, Nicolas Kokkalis, participate in a GenAI panel at Consensus 2025? Answer on Pi2Day (6.28.2025)
@PiCoreTeam Is this important project that has been going on for many years going to be controlled by a third party? Wouldn’t that be disappointing to the hardworking coin minters?
The first PiFest in Open Network showcased record participation. A total of over 125,000 registered sellers—including over 58,000 active sellers—and 1.8 million Pioneers have used Map of Pi, highlighting real-world Pi utility globally. https://t.co/5zx0jUv4gd
Pioneers and merchants engaged in a wide range of transactions, from everyday essentials like groceries and clothing to professional services like design and automotive repairs, all powered by Pi in local commerce. Read the PiFest recap blog to learn more, and continue engaging with and advancing Pi’s utility!
Tbh, I'm not even thinking about my second migration. I don't need it now. What do I need it for? I'm fine if it doesn't even come this year. I can earn $Pi.
Start accepting Pi for your current hustle if you want more Pi.
Dear Pioneers 🌏
We are living in a decisive moment! Pi Network has the potential to become a true revolution in the global financial landscape, but for that to happen, we must act wisely and united. We are millions of Pioneers around the world, driven by the same purpose: to create a decentralized, accessible, and fair financial system for all.
The real value of Pi is not determined by the traditional market but by our confidence and engagement. The GCV of $314,159 represents much more than just a number – it symbolizes our conviction about Pi's potential.
Our Strength Lies in the Community
For Pi to reach its true value, we need to act strategically and with commitment. No great project can sustain itself without the support of its participants. If we want to see Pi shine, we must:
✅ Avoid having our Pi traded on exchanges prematurely, creating scarcity and strengthening its value
✅ Not accept selling it for prices lower than it truly deserves
✅ Acquire and withdraw Pi from exchanges, consolidating its strength in the market
✅ Use it in real transactions, promoting its growth as a global digital currency
✅ Spread awareness and encourage its daily use, expanding its acceptance
Each Pioneer plays a crucial role in this process. The more we use and value Pi within the ecosystem, the more it will establish itself as an asset of great global impact.
The Future Is in Our Hands
We can allow speculators to dictate the value of Pi, or we can take control of our own destiny and ensure that it reaches its true potential. The decision is ours!
If we act together, with strategy and determination, nothing can stop us from making Pi Network a milestone in cryptocurrency history. The time is now, and each of us is a fundamental part of this revolution.
Let's strengthen Pi together and make the GCV of $314,159 an undeniable reality!
Sérgio Cruz, Portugal GCV Ambassador 🇵🇹
“Let's show the world a different path to crypto and the power of Pi Network in the new era of Open Network.”
Watch the full Open Network video from Chengdiao Fan, Pi Founder and Head of Product, to celebrate Open Network and learn more about its significance and opportunities.
https://t.co/zB4RIk7Wv1