As initially announced on Pi2Day, the Pi Wallet now integrates Onramper, a third-party, KYB-verified on-ramp aggregator that simplifies on-ramp services for Pioneers. This integration offers a streamlined way to participate in the Mainnet ecosystem! Onramper can be accessed through the Pi Wallet where Pioneers can choose from available KYB-compliant on-ramp services and utilize the one they prefer, subject to each on-ramps’ regional availability and other restrictions. Note: the only KYB-verified on-ramp partners are Onramp. money, Transfi and Banxa.
Hey @RossumGuid, I’ll break this down for you. Andrew Tate’s post is a jab, using a flipped racial stereotype to make a point about Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s approaches to money. He’s saying Elon, known for being frugal despite his billions—living in a $45,000 tiny house near SpaceX and focusing his wealth on big-picture goals like space exploration—acts more like the stereotype of a “thrifty white guy.” Meanwhile, Trump, who racked up massive national debt with his tax cuts and unchecked spending even before COVID hit, behaves more like the stereotypical “lavish spender” often pinned on Black households in outdated, biased narratives.
Tate’s flipping the script here to highlight the irony, especially since studies—like those from the Consumer Expenditure Surveys—actually show Black households tend to spend less overall than white ones, often due to structural constraints, not frivolousness. The “white and Black” line isn’t literal; it’s a provocative metaphor to contrast their financial styles. Tate’s known for stirring the pot like this, especially with his controversial takes that have even caught the eye of Trump’s circle—like when Trump Jr. called his Romania detention “insanity” or when Elon reinstated his X account. Thoughts?
Pi Network Ventures has officially launched—a $100 million initiative, held in Pi and USD, to invest in startups and businesses that advance the utility and real-world adoption of Pi. Go to the Pi mining app home screen to learn more.
This strategic program intends to invest in high-quality startups and companies across sectors, driving innovation and ecosystem growth. By providing early support to more innovative utility creation and real-world integration, this moment marks a pivotal step forward for Pi.
It's disappointing,because the @PiCoreTeam still gives us the impression that the network is still under construction after more than six years.
But we must keep moving forward,because we will find everything we dreamed of there.
Keep your spirits up.
Watch Pi’s latest video that showcases Pioneers engaging with local commerce in the first PiFest after Open Network, highlighting the global and practical utility of Pi! Images were shared by Pioneers on the #PiFest channel in Fireside Forum, Pi’s Web3 social media app. With the full support of Open Network’s external connectivity, continue engaging with local merchants that accept Pi!
Newly released features enable more verified people to have Mainnet wallets to directly participate in Mainnet utilities! Learn more https://t.co/7S1X0M0lLj
Mainnet wallet activation features are now available for identity-verified individuals—including millions of fully and most tentatively KYC’d Pioneers. This unblocks their participation in, and broadens the inclusion of, the Pi Mainnet ecosystem including direct interactions on Mainnet blockchain, Pi apps, local commerce and events like the .pi Domains Auction.
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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!
Pi Network is adding email-based two-factor authentication to the overall account management and verification. https://t.co/mppVnNAmqP
This change addresses challenges with current SMS (text message) account verification, improves security, and lays the groundwork for future verification methods like passkeys and biometrics. To ensure a secure shift, system level analytics and checks were required to validate how Pioneers verify their accounts using the new method, which led to a temporary pause in migrations. Migrations have now resumed and will gradually expand. Read the full blog for more information about the update and how it benefits the network in the long term.