$PI Catalyst Posts
August 18, 2026Single-day social intelligence recap and verified catalyst posts · ← Back to $PI Profile · Market Rankings
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224 source posts analyzed· 2026-08-18T04:37:35+00:00Aug 24 is the deadline. Time to stop building toy apps and start building UTILITY. - Improve UX - Get real users - Solve real problems Subsidized pricing is still there for builders who ship. Let’s go Pioneers #PiNetwork
· 2026-08-18T11:05:20+00:00Pi Network cooked and will continue cooking for generations, and because Pi is a success, mobile mining is now a thing. What is the next mobile mining cook? I'll give you a few 1. Rubi Network - Rubi is an L1 Blockchain with just 100 million total supply of coins with just
AI visual analysis: The image displays a promotional banner announcing the "TGE AND LISTING OF RUBILY" with stylized red gemstone graphics on a dark background with orange accents, visually highlighting Rubi Network as the next mobile mining crypto project to watch after Pi Network's success.
· 2026-08-18T10:18:07+00:00Pi Network To Change How App Creators Pay Pi Network ( @PiCoreTeam ) will change App Studio pricing from August 24, 2026. Creators currently pay 0.25 $PI to create or edit an app. The network says the current pricing heavily subsidizes AI service costs. New prices will better
· 2026-08-18T14:23:33+00:00#PiNetwork
AI visual analysis: A stylized illustration shows a bearded man with glasses in a navy blazer and blue shirt, holding up a gold Pi Network coin marked with the "π" symbol and the word "PI," visually representing a Pi Network community member or representative for the #PiNetwork post.
· 2026-08-18T20:28:22+00:00If you have $20,000. Which will you buy $PI or $BTC ?
AI visual analysis: Two cryptocurrency logos side by side: the orange Pi Network logo on a purple background and the white Bitcoin (₿) logo on an orange background.
· 2026-08-18T16:48:58+00:00By August 24, Pi Network aims to bring a change to application pricing. Creators of apps with real users will keep subsidized pricing. For others without utility, a standard rate based on the actual cost of AI will apply. Let's encourage real utility on the network!
· 2026-08-18T14:09:27+00:00PIONEERS — Onramp isn't showing Pi, OKX is blocking transfers, and the blockchain just woke up from a 13‑hour nap. What is going on? Multiple red flags are stacking up: Onramp.money, a KYB‑verified Pi partner, has no Pi listed in its coin selection OKX is
· 2026-08-18T15:57:04+00:00PI APP STUDIO PRICING UPDATE STARTING AUGUST 24, 2026 OLD PRICING Create App: 0.25 Pi Edit App: 0.25 Pi NEW MODEL = REAL UTILITY GETS REWARDED Pi App Studio will introduce standard pricing that more closely reflects the actual cost of the AI services
AI visual analysis: A promotional graphic for Pi Network's "Pi App Studio Pricing Update" starting August 24, 2026, highlighting a new pricing model that rewards real utility, with key figures including 12,588 total users and a 4.4% weekly growth rate. The image visually supports the post by showcasing app-building features, AI-powered creation tools, and the tagline "Build useful apps, attract real users, qualify for subsidized pricing."
· 2026-08-18T11:43:50+00:00Breaking News Pi Network’s Mainnet blockchain starts running again! The blockchain was halted for almost 15 hours before operations resumed.
AI visual analysis: The image shows two recent Pi Network transactions, with 0.001 π sent from GBZT...NLWW to GA3E...XFBI, and 3 π sent from GAQV...22D6 to GDHT...HIOJ, both occurring 10 seconds ago—providing visual evidence of the Mainnet blockchain being active again after its 15-hour halt.
· 2026-08-18T11:08:56+00:00What is Pi App Studio’s New creation Pricing Model? Pi Network ( @PiCoreTeam ) has announced a major change to how creators will pay to build and edit apps through Pi App Studio, with the new pricing taking effect on August 24, 2026. Until now, Pi heavily subsidized App Studio
· 2026-08-18T00:05:16+00:00WHAT'S GOING ON WITH PI MAINNET? There's a pretty strange detail I just checked directly from Pi's Mainnet API. Why hasn't Pi Mainnet produced a new ledger in over 3 hours? ➢ Is this just a temporary stall? ➢ Is Pi syncing or handling something related to Protocol
AI visual analysis: The Pi blockexplorer shows the Pi Mainnet ledger has not produced new transactions or operations in over 3 hours, with the most recent entries (including payments and operations like claim_claimable_balance and create_claimable_balance) all timestamped "3 hours ago," indicating the Mainnet has stalled.
· 2026-08-18T03:56:40+00:003239 of my referrals have nearly all quit mining Pi, with only 13 people persisting. Now, is there anyone still mining Pi and believing in Pi?
· 2026-08-18T08:26:16+00:00If you are still farming this projects, continue farming but don't think it will make you rich. 1. Sidra. 2. Pi Network. 3. Unich 4. Mira Network. 5. Bee Network. 6. Rubi Network. 7. Hot wallet. 8. Verychat. 9. Me pass. 10. HYRA Network. 11. Gaya wallet. 12. Interlinks. 13.
· 2026-08-18T12:59:52+00:00There are also transactions with different decimal unit fees. Previously, there were 7 decimal units. Now there are transactions with 17 decimal units, and this indicates that many updates are happening. The future looks promising. #picoin #pi2day2026 #piDEX
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of a Pi blockchain explorer showing transaction 971177c1b46218ee57380962ec1bcdcf3e0bf2b88b61e5a211d97dbc3823c95c with a fee of 0.0999999999999999π, demonstrating the expanded 17-decimal fee precision mentioned in the post about recent Pi network updates.
· 2026-08-18T23:25:58+00:00The operations, preparations, and support for Protocol 27 have officially begun, and it will be activated at any moment on Testnet 1, then later move to Testnet 2 and Mainnet once the final date is determined @PiCoreTeam #PiNetwork
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of Stellar API response data showing key fields like "current_protocol_version": 26 and "supported_protocol_version": 27 (highlighted with a yellow arrow), illustrating the transition to Protocol 27 on Pi Network's Testnet.
· 2026-08-18T06:07:00+00:00How many $PI are needed to be considered a true whale? 100? 1000? 10000? 100000? 1000000? 10000000?
AI visual analysis: A digital illustration featuring the Pi (π) cryptocurrency logo inside a glowing blue circle, with a majestic whale swimming through a starry cosmic backdrop above dark rocky structures with glowing yellow cracks. The image ties directly to the post's question about Pi whale status, playfully merging the Pi coin symbol with the iconic "whale" imagery used to describe large crypto holders.
· 2026-08-18T21:33:58+00:00Congratulations, pioneers, we've finally reached the end. As of this moment, the testnet protocol has been upgraded to 27, and Protocol 27 will be activated on the testnet within hours. We've swum and swum, and now we've reached its tail. Perhaps only days remain. #Pi
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of a mobile phone displays JSON-formatted network data from the Pi Testnet, with a red arrow pointing to the highlighted field "core_supported_protocol_version": 27, which aligns with the post's announcement that Protocol 27 has been upgraded on the testnet.
· 2026-08-18T05:42:16+00:00An age-old question, you answer it. When did you start mining $PI ?
AI visual analysis: A hand holds a smartphone displaying the Pi Network app with "Welcome to Pi!" and a balance of "1581.398 π," surrounded by floating gold Pi coin logos on a purple background. The image celebrates users who began mining Pi cryptocurrency, inviting them to share when they started their journey on the platform.
· 2026-08-18T01:55:52+00:00Many people always maliciously attack @Haioesg , but she told everyone a day in advance that the double value was about to be announced. Today, PI officially announced it.
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of a tweet from Dr. MeiLing Chen (@Haioesg) reading "很快就能看到双倍价值体现，就在这些天里发生了！" (translated: "You'll soon see double value, it's happening in the next few days!"), posted on August 16 at 17:26, showing 9,931 views, 27 replies, 23 retweets, 264 likes, and 7 bookmarks. The image supports the accompanying post by showing the verified PI Core Team member's advance prediction of the double value announcement, which has now been officially confirmed by PI.
· 2026-08-18T00:09:35+00:00Pi Network joined RoboPay as a payment partner, so $PI can be spent on real world robot services through Fabric Foundation's network. Machines getting paid directly is a narrow use case for now, and I'd guess it stays that way a while, but the payment side already sits on a
· 2026-08-18T04:17:45+00:00Do you believe in $pi One day wake-up and check #pi price sky rocket
AI visual analysis: A CoinGecko overview for Pi Network (PI) at #57, showing a price of $314 with a +22,800% gain in 24 hours and an upward-trending candlestick chart climbing from around $320 to $314, illustrating the post's excitement about Pi's price skyrocketing overnight.
· 2026-08-18T05:21:18+00:00【Pi Mainnet Network Failure Alert】 Pi Mainnet blockchain is suffering severe network anomalies. Numerous wallet transfers and exchange withdrawals show successful submission on the wallet interface, yet transactions fail to get confirmed on‑chain, with no corresponding
AI visual analysis: The image shows a "Latest Operations" dashboard displaying a list of recent Pi Mainnet transactions—including payments like "Pay 0.0409 π to GDVY...S4OR" and "Pay 1164 π to MDFN...A2B4"—all timestamped "9 hours ago," illustrating the stalled network where submitted operations are failing to confirm on-chain.
· 2026-08-18T11:16:50+00:00Breaking News: Many #PiNetwork pioneers have reported today that wallet and KYB exchange deposits, withdrawals, and transfers are temporarily unconfirmed. The abnormal block explorer time is merely a front-end display bug and does not indicate a mainnet outage. Currently, we are
AI visual analysis: A Chinese chat conversation between a Pi Network user and a customer service representative discusses a temporary issue with wallet and exchange transactions, with the representative explaining that the abnormal block explorer time was just a front-end display bug that has since been resolved.
· 2026-08-18T09:51:28+00:00PIONEERS — The Pi blockchain has been silent for over 10 hours. Is it too much to ask for a 1-minute update from @PiCoreTeam ? The Pi blockchain explorer shows ZERO new operations for the past 10+ hours. No transactions. No claimable balances. No migrations. Nothing. And
AI visual analysis: A smiling man with dark hair and a blue blazer poses for a portrait in what appears to be an outdoor colonnade, visually accompanying a social media post criticizing the Pi (Pi Network) blockchain team for a 10+ hour silence with zero new operations, transactions, or migrations recorded on the blockchain explorer.
· 2026-08-18T17:00:25+00:00Do you think he is the author of the development of digital gold (Bitcoin) and digital silver (Pi Network)? The elites and the media will never give us the answer, but our inner wisdom knows the real answer.
AI visual analysis: A cartoon caricature of a bearded man wearing glasses, holding a gold Bitcoin coin, with the text 'Follow: Bitcoin' visible in the bottom right corner.
· 2026-08-18T21:49:33+00:00#PİNETWORK According to the latest data we've learned, banks are saying that only one last law remains for them to get involved, and that one is in the signature stage. And when banks get involved, they won't accept purchases outside of native pi.
· 2026-08-18T05:31:28+00:00guys which #crypto has potential that can turn $1K into $100K ? $SUI $MANYU $WKC $TROLL $PI $BRETT$BOSS $ICE $CORE $KAS $SOL $DOGE other
· 2026-08-18T02:32:10+00:00Pi Network is ending its subsidy for app creation on Pi App Studio on August 24. Until now, anyone could create and edit an app for just 0.25 $PI , which led to a lot of low-quality and unnecessary apps being created. With the subsidy ending, will we finally see more serious and
AI visual analysis: A social media post from Pi Network's verified account (@PiCoreTeam) announces "Update to Pi App Studio Creation Pricing," stating that starting August 24, 2026, Pi App Studio will change how app creation and editing are priced. This announcement relates to the post's context about Pi Network ending its subsidy for app creation, which previously allowed low-cost app creation at just 0.25 $PI.
· 2026-08-18T17:01:22+00:00Do you still believe in $Pi One day you wake-up and see #PiNetwork is on Fire
AI visual analysis: A CoinGecko screenshot showing Pi Network (PI) at $314 with a +22,800% (24H) surge and 0.0045 BTC (+15,000%), accompanied by a green candlestick chart illustrating its sharp upward trend from $320 to $314, visually reinforcing the post's claim that "#PiNetwork is on Fire."
· 2026-08-18T23:20:45+00:00The operations, preparations, and support for Protocol 27 have officially begun, and it will be activated at any moment on Testnet 1, then later move to Testnet 2 and Mainnet once the final date is determined @PiCoreTeam #PiNetwork
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of API response data from Pi Network's Testnet showing "supported_protocol_version": 27, with a yellow arrow highlighting this field, indicating that Protocol 27 has been officially supported and is ready for activation on Pi Testnet.
· 2026-08-18T17:33:36+00:00BREAKING: Onramp, OKX, and all exchanges are BACK ONLINE! Everything is working smoothly again! After a brief period of uncertainty, the Pi ecosystem is fully functional: Onramp.money — Pi is now showing in the coin list OKX — Pi transfers are working
· 2026-08-18T15:58:09+00:00PI APP STUDIO PRICING UPDATE STARTING AUGUST 24, 2026 OLD PRICING Create App: 0.25 Pi Edit App: 0.25 Pi NEW MODEL = REAL UTILITY GETS REWARDED Pi App Studio will introduce standard pricing that more closely reflects the actual cost of the AI services
AI visual analysis: A promotional graphic for Pi Network's "PI APP STUDIO PRICING UPDATE" effective August 24, 2026, showing the transition from a subsidized model (0.25 Pi to create and edit apps) to new standard pricing that reflects actual AI service costs, with emphasis on rewarding apps that deliver real utility and real users. The image features a futuristic cityscape with the Pi logo, a tablet interface displaying the App Studio, and visual elements highlighting AI-powered app creation, deployment, and user growth.
· 2026-08-18T05:38:58+00:00JUST IN: Pi Network updates App Studio pricing starting August 24 New rates will more closely match the actual cost of AI-powered app creation
AI visual analysis: The Pi Network logo, featuring the stylized "π" symbol in gold within a purple circle, is displayed prominently, representing the cryptocurrency platform that has announced new App Studio pricing changes starting August 24. The logo's connection to the post reflects Pi Network's identity as the company adjusting its AI-powered app creation costs to better align with actual service expenses.
· 2026-08-18T16:10:25+00:00Simply put, the cryptocurrencies you've mined bear your fingerprint and your contribution to the system. Your effort is recorded over the past 7 years. For example, you have a feature like PiPower, as shown in the image. #pinetwork #picoin #pi2day2026 #piDEX
AI visual analysis: The image displays a GitHub page for PiNetwork/PIRC, specifically the "3. Participation Window" section of the PIRC whitepaper, with a green circle highlighting the "Baseline PiPower Rule for only the highest tier of the Long-Term Lockers." The page outlines rules determining maximum tokens participants can commit in P2E transactions, including PiPower calculations, staking requirements, and engagement tracking through the Pi browser. This relates to the post by visually illustrating the PiPower feature mentioned, showcasing how long-term contributions over 7 years are quantified and recorded on the Pi Network platform.
· 2026-08-18T00:44:52+00:00Lately, I've been trying out OMP based on Pi, and it's going really well too. omp.sh
· 2026-08-18T09:11:23+00:00Guess the #pi price in 2027 After V23 is completed, Will exchanges start listing $Pi ? #pinetwork
AI visual analysis: A graphic with a blue and purple split background features the Pi Network logo alongside a stylized "C" logo, with text reading "Coinbase Listing" and "Pi Network." The image relates to the post by suggesting speculation about whether Pi Network's Pi coin will be listed on the Coinbase exchange following the completion of its V23 protocol update in 2027.
· 2026-08-18T17:16:50+00:00#PiNetwork keeps building... while $PI keeps falling. Node v0.6.2 is live, operational Mainnet apps have reached 82, and Pi has completed a distributed computing test. Meanwhile, $PI is around $0.088, with its market cap slipping below $1B. The infrastructure is
AI visual analysis: The image shows the Pi Network logo—a gold Pi symbol within a circle on a purple background—representing the cryptocurrency project discussed in the post about its ongoing development (Node v0.6.2, Mainnet apps, distributed computing) despite $PI's declining price around $0.088.
· 2026-08-18T02:23:00+00:00An age-old question, you answer it. When did you start mining $PI ?
AI visual analysis: A hand holds a smartphone displaying the Pi Network app with "Welcome to Pi!" and a balance of 1581.388 π, surrounded by floating gold Pi Network coins against a purple background—visually tying to the post's nostalgic prompt asking followers when they began mining $PI.
· 2026-08-18T14:36:47+00:00At launch when I saw over $195 Billion FDV I advised people to take profit, bro refused to sell at $2 and fumbled generational wealth Made a post at $0.2 bro still refused to take a lil profit And he held to $0.05, he said $100 per PI is possible What should I tell him?
AI visual analysis: A CoinGecko screenshot shows Pi Network (#69) trading at $0.087028, down 0.9% in 24 hours and 0.7% in BTC, illustrating the dramatic price decline referenced in the post about a friend who held from a $195B FDV launch down to roughly $0.05–$0.09.
· 2026-08-18T23:15:39+00:00A Bugatti Chiron with 0.25000 Pi resolution was listed in a distributed application, Digital Pro Indo, in a Pi browser, on the test network for a new sports car.
AI visual analysis: The image is a promotional graphic for a Bugatti Chiron listed on "Digital Pro Indo" via the Pi Browser (testnet), showing the car alongside text about "Global Access with Pi Network" and "Pi Network Becoming a Global Currency," with hashtags #PiNetwork #Pioneers #GCV314159 #Web3 #Blockchain. It visually reinforces the post's claim of a Bugatti Chiron priced at 0.25000 Pi being listed in a distributed app on Pi's testnet as part of the platform's push toward becoming a global digital currency.
· 2026-08-18T06:47:54+00:00On Sidra Digital Bank, Pi Price 0.205 USD
AI visual analysis: The image shows a portion of Sidra Digital Bank's cryptocurrency holdings page, listing various tokens including USDT ($1.0000), BNB ($680.0000), USDC ($1.0000), PI ($0.2058), XRP ($2.4000), and HBAR ($0.3200), along with their contract addresses and copy/external link options. This corresponds to the post by showing PI Network listed at $0.205, which rounds to the $0.205 USD price mentioned.
· 2026-08-18T07:17:28+00:00In the early years, Bitcoin’s biggest enemy was the non believers. It’s the same story with the Pi Network.
· 2026-08-18T08:54:07+00:00GOOD MORNING, PIONEERS! A new day, a new opportunity to keep building. Stay consistent. Keep mining. Keep learning. Keep believing in the vision. The future belongs to those who stay committed when others give up. Keep building. Keep believing. Keep Pioneering!
· 2026-08-18T09:29:29+00:00Next August , 2027 at this exact time, you will be standing in the places you used to dream about. Living your most beautiful rich life. Send this to yourself. @PiCoreTeam
· 2026-08-18T12:47:08+00:00**Important Update After Reactivating the Main Blockchain Ledger** After the opening of the Open Mainnet and the full reactivation of the blockchain ledger, we are now clearly seeing a new phenomenon in the Pi Blockexplorer: Operations appear like this: **Pay 150 π to
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of the Pi Blockexplorer showing the "Latest Operations" list, with a red circle highlighting an entry where account GC6Z-CW7B pays 150 π to address MGFN-5ZW0 in transaction GDFN-WJ75S, 25 seconds ago—matching the post's observation about a new "Pay 150 π to" operation appearing on the reactivated blockchain ledger.
· 2026-08-18T01:33:13+00:00Today's Pi Core Team official tweet info! Emphasizing that the cost of creating ecosystems will be repriced, starting from August 24th, to avoid too many junk ecosystems and hope for truly practical and promising ecosystems to emerge.
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of an X (formerly Twitter) post from the verified 'Pi Network' account (@PiCoreTeam) announcing an 'Update to Pi App Studio Creation Pricing' effective August 24, 2026.
· 2026-08-18T22:13:00+00:00#PİNETWORK I was the first to draw the attention of banks worldwide. While everyone was sleeping on stock exchanges, the banking infrastructures were completed. There are people I personally met face-to-face from the banking pioneers—keep sleeping...
· 2026-08-18T23:56:09+00:00Protocol #v27 has been completed and uploaded to GitHub, ready for upgrade on Mainnet in the coming days. v27 is the final critical version to be upgraded before the full opening of the mainnet of #PiNetwork.
AI visual analysis: A smartphone screenshot displays JSON data with an arrow pointing to the text 'core_supported_protocol_version: 27'.
· 2026-08-18T08:44:01+00:00The account below is Dev PI's, bros. Y'all see the balance of a few tens of millions $PI. Went wandering around watching a bunch of PI bros' clips, and it feels like the app is a one-for-all thing—like, lol, it has everything, linked up from bank, dapp, bla bla,... but whether
AI visual analysis: A low-resolution image of what appears to be a calendar or scheduling app interface with pink/highlighted dates visible.
· 2026-08-18T17:03:05+00:00The Core Team used to cover almost all of the bill for everyone (charging a minimal flat rate of 0.25 Pi). From now on, only developers proving real utility and true unique users will continue to be eligible for this financial boost. #PiNetwork
· 2026-08-18T02:22:28+00:00This update coincides with Pi Node’s upgrade to Stellar Core v27.1.0 and Horizon v27.0.0—hinting at a deeper evolution of Pi’s decentralized infrastructure and potentially marking the beginning of a new chapter toward real-world utility, adoption, and actual use. @PicoinWhales
AI visual analysis: The image shows a GitHub page for "pi-nod..." repository displaying a "Pre-release" titled "organization-mainnet-v1.0-p27.1.0," which corresponds to the post's mention of Pi Node's upgrade to Stellar Core v27.1.0.
· 2026-08-18T14:28:20+00:00THIS IS HUGE NEWS FOR PI APPS! Finally, that enormous and damaging “NOT VERIFIED” tag is gone. For a long time, serious Mainnet apps were confronted with a label that could instantly create doubt before a Pioneer even opened the app. That has now changed. And it is a
AI visual analysis: A promotional graphic for Pi Apps featuring 'GPM GlobalPiMarket' with a phone mockup showing a third-party app warning dialog, highlighting features like 'Clearer. Safer. More Professional.', 'Mainnet App', 'Third-party app notice', and 'Better clarity for Pioneers'.
· 2026-08-18T11:29:53+00:00Breaking News Pi Network’s Mainnet blockchain starts running again! The blockchain was halted for almost 15 hours before operations resumed.
AI visual analysis: The image shows two recent transactions on the Pi Network Mainnet: a 0.001 π payment from GBZT...NLWW to GA3E...XFBI and a 3 π payment from GAQV...22D6 to GDHT...HIOJ, both occurring 10 seconds ago, demonstrating that the blockchain has resumed normal transaction activity after its approximately 15-hour halt.
· 2026-08-18T04:24:54+00:00PI NETWORK NEWS : Pi Node Docker Prepares for the Next Protocol Upgrade: PiCoreTeam Releases organization-mainnet-v1.0-p27.1.0 Pre-release A notable technical update has appeared on the official GitHub repository of PiCoreTeam/pi-node-docker. Official repository:
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of the GitHub repository page for PiCoreTeam/pi-node-docker, showing the release list on the left and the details of the "organization-mainnet-v1.0-p27.1.0" pre-release published by pierre275 six hours prior, along with a "How to Use" section for fresh installations and upgrades. The image corresponds to the article's announcement that PiCoreTeam has released a new pre-release version in preparation for Pi Network's next protocol upgrade.
· 2026-08-18T13:31:06+00:00When @PiCoreTeam is ready to allow exchanges to use the swap button in #Piwallet, only those exchanges appearing in the KYB list will have access.
AI visual analysis: The Pi Wallet screen offers ways to get more Pi, with “Exchanges — Buy Pi directly from Exchanges” highlighted. This relates to the post’s note that only exchanges on the KYB-approved list will be able to use Pi Wallet’s swap function.
· 2026-08-18T21:20:48+00:00Bitcoin's Twitter account sure is obsessed with a bearded dude wearing glasses. Hello Satoshi @nkokkalis . Pioneers have known for years. #PiNetwork #Pioneers #paywithpi
AI visual analysis: A cartoon caricature of a bearded man with glasses holding a Bitcoin coin is shown, with text reading "Follow: @Bitcoin" in the corner. The image humorously connects Bitcoin's social media focus on a bearded figure to Nicolas Kokkalis and Pi Network, suggesting "Satoshi" is really him—a pioneer who foresaw Bitcoin's rise.
· 2026-08-18T03:13:09+00:00PI MAINNET TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED ~6 HOURS – CURRENTLY UNDERGOING TECHNICAL PROTOCOL UPGRADE PROCESS Pi Mainnet is undergoing a protocol upgrade, and the official Pi page currently also notes that the Mainnet blockchain is in the upgrade process, requiring Nodes to update to
AI visual analysis: A Blockscan Explorer webpage showing a 'THANH TOÁN' (Payment) transaction list in Vietnamese, with a red box and arrow highlighting the 'Thời gian' (Time) column showing multiple '6 hours ago' entries.
· 2026-08-18T19:29:49+00:00The utility of Pi Network + robots is incredibly high. Pi Network collaborating with those robot companies right now will spark some truly unique innovations— the robot economy is about to be born. Brothers and sisters, it's that
· 2026-08-18T10:46:31+00:00When @PiCoreTeam is ready to let exchanges use the exchange button in the #Piwallet it will only be those exchanges that appear on the kyb-list that will have access. Follow @Pi_OM_2025 #PiNetwork
AI visual analysis: A mobile screenshot titled "How Do You Want to Get More Pi?" displays four options: On-Ramps, Exchanges, Dev & Liquidity Pools, and Mine Pi for Free, with a hand emoji pointing to the "Exchanges" option. The image illustrates the post's message about the Exchanges feature in the Pi wallet, which will only be accessible to KYC-verified exchanges on the kyb-list.
· 2026-08-18T08:27:46+00:00If the blockchain isn’t working properly, shouldn’t the Core Team at least quickly announce that they’re investigating the cause? @nkokkalis @PiCoreTeam #pi #pinetwork #파이 #파이코인
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of the Pi blockchain explorer showing the latest operations page, displaying four transactions (0.0409 π, 0.1 π, 0.04 π, and 1164 π) all timestamped "12 hours ago." The image illustrates a lack of recent blockchain activity, supporting concerns about the Pi Network blockchain not functioning properly and the Core Team's silence on the issue.
· 2026-08-18T10:27:43+00:00BREAKING NEWS Pi Network Protocol v27 has reportedly been finalized and is ready for upgrade on the $PI Mainnet. Source: GitHub
· 2026-08-18T01:34:17+00:00PI APP STUDIO PRICING MODEL CHANGE: SUBSIDIES WILL FOCUS ON APPS WITH REAL USERS Starting August 24, 2026, Pi App Studio will shift from a fixed fee of 0.25 Pi per app creation and 0.25 Pi per edit to a new pricing model that more closely reflects the actual costs of AI
AI visual analysis: Stylized purple and gold hourglass branded with the Pi Network logo, with purple sand flowing through it against a dark purple background.
· 2026-08-18T04:17:31+00:00Pi App Studio Pricing Update Starting August 24, Pi Network is changing how app creation and editing are priced. The old 0.25 Pi pricing was heavily subsidized. Going forward, standard pricing will better reflect the actual AI resources required. But here’s the interesting
AI visual analysis: The image displays a graphic announcing an "Update to Pi App Studio Creation Pricing," featuring a purple background with a laptop icon showing AI and coding symbols alongside a gear. This visual supports the post's announcement about Pi Network's pricing changes for app creation, which shifted from a subsidized 0.25 Pi rate to standard pricing reflecting actual AI resource costs, effective August 24.
· 2026-08-18T08:23:36+00:00PI-GCV VIETNAM: EXCELLENCE, PRESENCE & PURPOSE What a proud and powerful moment for Pi-GCV Vietnam! On August 18, 2026, the leadership of GCV Vietnam – Pi-GCV Club was honored to be invited to the forum “Vietnamese Culture in the Nation’s New Era – Aspiration and
AI visual analysis: Pi-GCV Vietnam leadership attends the forum "Vietnamese Culture in the Nation's New Era – Aspiration and..." held on August 18, 2026, with event signage displayed behind speakers in traditional Vietnamese attire addressing a seated audience. The image captures the opening ceremony in a formal venue, reflecting the company's pride in participating in this cultural forum.
· 2026-08-18T09:16:58+00:00The last transaction on the Pi Blockchain was issued 12 hours ago. This could be the biggest update ever to the Blockchain as it moves toward the V27 update, heading straight to PI DEX as previously announced. Let's look forward to the results together!
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of a Pi blockexplorer page showing cryptocurrency statistics including Total Migrated Mining Rewards (11,044,895,598.068 π) and a red-highlighted activity log showing recent transactions 'Thanh toán' from accounts 'GDY...S4OR' and 'GCD3...8Z7F'.
· 2026-08-18T13:21:28+00:00Pi
AI visual analysis: Two young women pose together for a close-up selfie, with the blonde woman in the back grabbing the dark-haired woman's hair, while wearing a black sweatshirt with a pink "9" design. The playful interaction pairs with the caption "Pi," as the number 9 inside a circle visually resembles the mathematical symbol π.
· 2026-08-18T04:21:15+00:00PIONEERS — Is the Pi blockchain taking a breather, or are we witnessing a silent upgrade behind the scenes? The explorer shows that all recent operations are stamped "7 hours ago" a long pause for a network that usually moves in seconds. What we're seeing:
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of the Pi blockchain explorer shows the Latest Operations table, where every recent transaction—including payments to accounts like GOVV_54CR, GDAM_GXKZ, GBV5_V3RN, and MDFN_A2BH—are uniformly timestamped "7 hours ago," illustrating the network's unusual pause as highlighted in the post.
· 2026-08-18T00:22:02+00:00I'M SURE IF $PI NETWORK GETS TO $2 RIGHT NOW, A LOT OF YOU WILL FORGET ABOUT ME.
AI visual analysis: The image shows the Pi Network logo and the text “PI NETWORK” on a purple background, featuring the Pi symbol and “π.” It supports the post by emphasizing the $PI Network ticker as the subject of the $2 price prediction.
· 2026-08-18T10:00:13+00:00The PI transaction (wallet) is not working properly. Transactions between wallets are also not working, and after purchasing on OKX and sending it to my wallet, it is not showing up in my wallet. Is CT undergoing an upgrade? It will be normalized soon, right?
AI visual analysis: A mobile screenshot of a Korean cryptocurrency wallet app showing an "오류!" (Error!) popup message indicating wallet transaction issues, with a purple "거래 내역으로 이동" (Go to transaction history) button. The error message warns that despite funds being deducted, the transaction may not have been processed properly, directly corresponding to the user's complaint about malfunctioning PI wallet transactions.
· 2026-08-18T11:19:15+00:00Latest data from the #PiNetwork block explorer shows that a large number of real-time transaction records have been packaged on-chain, and transactions have returned to normal. Previously, many Pioneers reported difficulties confirming deposits and withdrawals in wallets and the
AI visual analysis: The Pi Network block explorer shows multiple real-time payments of 0.051 Pi each, all sent to “GDB3…M6QU” 16 seconds ago. This supports the post’s claim that transactions are being packaged on-chain and confirmations are returning to normal.
· 2026-08-18T10:50:35+00:00PI NETWORK: DOCKER HUB HAS JUST UPDATED TO P27.1.0! A series of new images has been pushed to the `pinetnetwork/pi-node-docker` Docker Hub repository: mainnet-relay-v1.0-p27.1.0 organization-mainnet-v1.0-p27.1.0 community-v1.0-p27.1.0 All three versions were
AI visual analysis: The image shows the Docker Hub repository page for "pinetwork/pi-node-docker," displaying three newly updated image tags—mainnet-relay-v1.0-p27.1.0, organization-mainnet-v1.0-p27.1.0, and community-v1.0-p27.1.0—all pushed about 4 hours ago by "pierre1447," confirming Pi Network's recent upgrade to version p27.1.0.
· 2026-08-18T17:30:30+00:00Emissions are the part of $PI most people skip past, and there's a good Pioneer brief from hitpaal making the case that how fast new supply arrives sets the floor under everything else. App counts and partnerships get the attention, but the emission curve is what the market
· 2026-08-18T06:44:35+00:00V27 Docker! v27 Docker Hub'a eklendi. Fakat henüz takvime eklenmedi. #pinetwork #docker
AI visual analysis: The image shows a Docker Hub tags page for "pinetwork/pi-node-docker" on a mobile browser, with an orange box highlighting the "mainnet-relay-v1.0-p27.1.0" tag that was pushed about 9 hours ago by pierre1447. This relates to the post announcing that Pi Network's v27 Docker image has been added to Docker Hub.
· 2026-08-18T03:58:32+00:00Many #PiNetwork pioneers are puzzled by the App Studio's standard application deployment fee of 0.25π, which seems low given the current exchange price of $0.86. What is the purpose of this subsidy? Firstly, the 0.25π is an internally set application deployment service fee within
AI visual analysis: The image shows a Pi Network announcement titled "Update to Pi App Studio Creation Pricing," posted by @PiCoreTeam. It explains that starting August 24, 2026, Pi App Studio will change its pricing model, noting that creators currently pay 0.25 Pi to create or edit an app—a heavily subsidized rate that Pi has absorbed, as the actual AI-powered creation costs are significantly higher.
· 2026-08-18T10:12:54+00:00Pi Network is Changing How App Creators Get Paid Pi Network ( @PiCoreTeam ) will change App Studio pricing from August 24, 2026. Creators currently pay 0.25 $PI to create or edit an app. The network says the current pricing heavily subsidizes AI service costs. New
· 2026-08-18T10:34:34+00:00SPECULATION CORNER It has been 13 hours since a new block was created, and Pi transfers between wallets are currently unavailable Pi Network has temporarily halted block creation because the Core Team (PCT) is quietly upgrading to Protocol 27 the final upgrade. They have
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of the Pi blockchain explorer dashboard displaying transaction activity from 3 hours ago, including payments of 0.1 π, 0.04 π, 1164 π, and 500 π to addresses like GDAM...GKXZ and GBW5...V3RN, as well as operations involving claimable balances. The image illustrates the ongoing Pi Network transfers and transactions despite the speculation mentioned in the post about temporary block creation halts during the Protocol 27 upgrade.
· 2026-08-18T12:14:42+00:00Anyone can praise the Pi Network! Anyone can criticize it, whatever! As long as the Pioneers are happy, that's all that matters
AI visual analysis: The image features Pi Network founder Dr. Nicolas Kokkalis alongside the Pi Network logo and his quote: "Building the world's most inclusive peer-to-peer ecosystem and online experience." Key text highlights "People Powered, Globally Accessible, Mobile First." The post's message about praising or criticizing Pi being irrelevant as long as Pioneers (Pi Network users) are happy aligns with the image's "People Powered" branding, emphasizing that the community—not external opinions—is what drives the project.
· 2026-08-18T12:30:24+00:00Pi Network is moving App Studio off the flat 0.25 $PI fee on August 24, so what a build costs will start tracking the AI resources it actually uses. Metered pricing is less friendly to someone just poking around, but a flat fee means the light apps quietly subsidise the heavy
· 2026-08-18T16:14:07+00:00People go through periods of confidence, followed by doubt. The issue isn’t simply that we haven’t benefited yet, people forget the evidence they’ve seen, and forget that Pi is fundamentally a planned global system involving institutions worldwide @PiCoreTeam #PiNetwork
· 2026-08-18T18:33:26+00:00The PiRC1 Allocation Design 2, proposed by @nkokkalis , introduces a token launch model that combines fixed-price sales, permanent liquidity and engagement-based rewards to create a fair and sustainable launchpad for Pi ecosystem projects. How It Works Each project allocates a
AI visual analysis: The image shows a GitHub page from the PiNetwork/PIRC repository displaying "4-allocation design 2.md," which outlines a proposed token launch model called "LP formation that uses both deposit and swap operations" during the 4th Allocation Period. This directly relates to the accompanying post explaining PiRC1 Allocation Design 2 by @nkokkalis, as the document visually details the high-level token flows between projects, pioneers, liquidity pools, and engagement-based rewards through a diagram.
· 2026-08-18T01:06:08+00:00Get ready, we're preparing for the final takeoff #v27 #picoin #pi2day2026 #piDEX
AI visual analysis: This image shows a GitHub releases page from PiCoreTeam (github.com/PiCoreTeam/pi-node-docker) for "organization-mainnet-v1.0-p27.1.0," which pre-release announces a major upgrade to stellar-core v27.1.0 and horizon v27.0.0 with no migration required for users. The release ties directly to the post's excitement about v27, supporting the Pi Network's preparation for its mainnet transition ("final takeoff") with updated blockchain infrastructure.
· 2026-08-18T00:43:52+00:00Blockchain Mainnet Network HAS STOPPED 4 hours ago Before that, there were many transactions reporting errors What's going on??#pinetwork
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of the Pi Network blockchain explorer showing multiple failed transactions (4 hours ago) with error messages like "Thanh toán 0.04 π GDVY...5AOR", "GDAM...GKXZ", "QBWS...Y3RN", "claim_claimable_balance," and several "Operation" errors, illustrating the network outage the user described.
· 2026-08-18T07:39:46+00:00Starting August 24, 2026, Pi App Studio will update its pricing for app creation and editing. Up until now, Pi has been heavily subsidizing the cost of app creation and editing in App Studio for all developers. Under this model, developers paid 0.25 Pi to create an app and 0.25
· 2026-08-18T10:00:01+00:00A PI HOLDER IS HOLDING 264,920 PI, WORTH ~598 MILLION VND. Fellow Pi holders, don't be sad, but looking at this Portfolio, why don't I see any bright colors. If it were me, I'd only buy SOL, what about you guys?
AI visual analysis: A cryptocurrency portfolio app displays a total estimated value of 656,942,260 VND with a 1-year PNL of -756,745,235 (-56.75%), showing investments in Funding (0 VND), Spot trading (314,797,595.48 VND), and Earn (0 VND), alongside crypto holdings of PI (worth 598,456,785.26 VND, down 31.99%) and SOL (worth 58,485,475.68 VND, up 0.89%). The image directly supports the post's narrative, showing a Pi holder's portfolio where PI holdings alone are valued at ~598 million VND but represent a significant 31.99% loss, justifying the commenter's concern about the lack of "bright colors" (profits) and their preference for SOL.
· 2026-08-18T14:26:01+00:00Two more new tokens have appeared on the Pi Testnet. The number of test tokens now being prepared on the Pi Testnet has reached 201. CTF AVYT …and the list keeps growing. So the question is becoming more serious: Is Pi DEX actually getting close to launch? Or will
AI visual analysis: A mobile app notification displays "You have enabled CTF!" with a token icon, stating "You can now transact with this token in the Pi Wallet," and offering buttons to "Swap Token" or "Order on DEX."
· 2026-08-18T12:29:37+00:00PIONEERS — The Pi blockchain is back online! Did you notice the silence earlier? BREAKING: The network is running smoothly again! After a quiet period of 10+ hours, the Pi blockchain is now processing transactions again with repeated operations appearing on the
AI visual analysis: A blockchain transaction log displays multiple "Pay" operations from the address GCSH...2DGZ sending approximately 7.77 Pi each to various recipients (GA7M, GCFV, GDZI, GA74, GC3G, GC2U, GAB2, GD2V, GCGR, GAU3), alongside "Operation claim_claimable_balance" entries from GAMQ and GAT7 addresses, with all transactions occurring 12-22 seconds ago. The image visually confirms the Pi blockchain's restoration, as the post suggests, by showing active transaction processing following the 10+ hour network outage.
· 2026-08-18T11:55:34+00:00Pi Blockchain Is Back Online! After hours of unusual Mainnet activity and stalled transactions, Pi Blockchain activity appears to have resumed. Transactions are flowing again New blocks are being produced Mainnet activity is visible again Protocol v26 is
AI visual analysis: The Pi Blockchain Explorer shows activity restored, with 6,158,712,249.356 π in locked mining rewards, 4,886,183,348.713 π unlocked, and 11,044,895,598.069 π circulating. Recent claim and payment operations are listed seconds ago, supporting the post’s claim that transactions and mainnet activity are flowing again on Protocol v26.
· 2026-08-18T16:09:21+00:00Pi Network Testnet Wallet Review. Are you guys paying attention?? 100TestPi Swapped successfully. Check it out guys. Drop your feedback. #PiNetwork
· 2026-08-18T09:18:05+00:00Pi Core Team, the community deserves an immediate official update. Pi Mainnet activity has now appeared stalled for around 13 hours, and Pioneers across the world are being left without a clear explanation of what is happening. This is no longer just a technical issue. The
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of the Pi blockexplorer showing "Latest Operations" with multiple transactions—all dated "13 hours ago"—including payments of 0.0409 π, 0.1 π, 0.04 π, 1164 π, and 500 π between various accounts (such as GDVY...S40R, GCD3...BZ7F, GCAG...SDAW, and GDFN...WJ75), visually supporting the claim that Pi Mainnet activity has stalled for approximately 13 hours.
· 2026-08-18T03:55:34+00:00#PiNetwork's latest official announcement | App Studio pricing rules officially updated on August 24th. Previously, creating and editing apps was uniformly priced at 0.25π, with the official subsidy covering the high cost of AI. Under the new rules, two categories of developers
AI visual analysis: The image shows a tweet from Pi Network's official account (@PiCoreTeam) dated August 18, 2026, announcing that Pi App Studio's creation pricing will be updated on August 24, 2026. The announcement features a purple graphic titled "Update to Pi App Studio Creation Pricing" with AI-themed imagery, and the post has received 196 replies, 658 retweets, 2,498 likes, and 67 bookmarks with 152K views. This aligns with the accompanying post, which details that Pi Network is updating App Studio pricing rules effective August 24th, noting that previously app creation/editing was priced at 0.25π with official subsidies covering high AI costs, but new rules will introduce two categories of developers.
· 2026-08-18T07:50:48+00:00Pi Blockchain is gearing up for large-scale infrastructure tests that will span many years, and protocol updates, following testnet and mainnet deployments on Stellar, are being implemented alongside testnet deployment on Pi before transitioning to the mainnet. PCT is taking
AI visual analysis: A purple futuristic digital artwork featuring the Pi Network logo in the center, surrounded by glowing figures, a robotic head, and crowds holding Pi-branded phones.
· 2026-08-18T10:51:23+00:00The utility of Pi Network + robots is incredibly high. Pi Network collaborating with those robot companies right now will spark some truly unique innovations— the robot economy is about to be born. Brothers and sisters, it's that
· 2026-08-18T12:00:50+00:00JUST IN: Pi Network updates App Studio pricing starting August 24 New rates will more closely match the actual cost of AI-powered app creation
AI visual analysis: A purple background displaying the gold Pi cryptocurrency (π) logo.
· 2026-08-18T11:07:03+00:00Pi Mainnet appears to be back online. After a prolonged period of instability, the Pi Blockchain Explorer is processing transactions again, and new blocks are being generated normally. Transactions are flowing New blocks are being produced Protocol Version 26
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of the Pi Blockchain Explorer displaying a newly generated block with hash cefc93ef65c8a277a, timestamp 8/18/2026 20:04, 17 operations, 1 failed transaction, a max of 1000 transactions per block, and Protocol Version 26—visual evidence confirming Pi Mainnet's return to normal block production and transaction processing after its period of instability.
· 2026-08-18T13:44:54+00:00Pi App Studio Update The current 0.25 Pi creation/editing fee was heavily subsidized. Starting August 24th, pricing will better reflect the actual AI resources used, while creators whose apps attract real users can continue receiving subsidized pricing. This is bigger than a
AI visual analysis: A Pi Network blog post titled "Update to Pi App Studio Creation Pricing" by Pi Network, dated August 17, 2026, which announces that starting August 24, 2026, Pi App Studio will revise its app creation and editing pricing to better reflect the actual AI service costs, with subsidized rates continuing for creators whose apps attract a significant number of real users.
· 2026-08-18T23:21:05+00:00Guys Which #Crypto Has Potential That Can Turn $1K into $100K ? $SUI $MANYU $WKC $TROLL $PI $BRETT$BOSS $ICE $CORE $KAS $SOL $DOGE Any Other
· 2026-08-18T01:51:16+00:00PI NETWORK: DOCKER HUB HAS JUST UPDATED TO P27.1.0! A series of new images has been pushed to the `pinetnetwork/pi-node-docker` Docker Hub repository: mainnet-relay-v1.0-p27.1.0 organization-mainnet-v1.0-p27.1.0 community-v1.0-p27.1.0 All three versions were
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of the Docker Hub page for the "pinetnetwork/pi-node-docker" repository, displaying three updated image tags (mainnet-relay-v1.0-p27.1.0, organization-mainnet-v1.0-p27.1.0, and community-v1.0-p27.1.0) all pushed about 4 hours ago by user piner1447, reflecting the Pi Network's recent upgrade to p27.1.0.
· 2026-08-18T06:18:43+00:00Currently Mainnet Pi payments are not working.. The last transaction on Mainnet is 8hours ago. This might be an error on the Pi blockchain or deliberate action
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of the Pi blockexplorer page on a mobile app, showing a "Latest Operations" list with a green hand-drawn line pointing to the "Time" column, where every transaction is labeled "8 hours ago," supporting the post's claim that Pi Mainnet payments have stalled for approximately 8 hours.
· 2026-08-18T09:06:11+00:00PI NETWORK: V27 IS BEING PUSHED UP IN THE CORE LAYER! A notable update has just appeared in the Pi Network source code Core: v26.1.0 → v27.1.0 Horizon: v26.0.0 → v27.0.0 Notably, the reference variables in the Makefile have also been switched to v27: CORE_REF
AI visual analysis: The image displays Vietnamese release notes titled "Ghi chú phát hành," showing a version update table for Pi Network components—Lỗi sao (Stellar Core) from v26.1.0 to v27.1.0 and chân trời (Horizon) from v26.0.0 to v27.0.0—along with a "Thay đổi" (Changes) section detailing the Makefile reference updates for v27, visually confirming the Pi Network v27 core layer upgrade referenced in the post.
· 2026-08-18T05:57:39+00:00The Pi Network team announced that starting August 24, 2026, the pricing for creating and editing apps on Pi App Studio will change. Previously, creating an app cost 0.25 $PI , while editing an app also cost 0.25 $PI . Under the new model, pricing will vary based on the resources
AI visual analysis: The image features a graphic with a laptop displaying "AI" along with coding and sparkle icons, accompanied by the text "Update to Pi App Studio Creation Pricing," visually reinforcing the post's announcement about upcoming changes to Pi App Studio's pricing structure for creating and editing apps.
· 2026-08-18T17:49:06+00:00Pi Network Update! From “Unverified Apps” to “Third-party Apps.” A small change in wording, but an interesting step in how Pi Apps are presented. But the presentation feels cleaner and more precise. Pi’s ecosystem is evolving from simply identifying apps as “unverified”
AI visual analysis: A warning label titled "⚠️ Unverified Apps" cautions that the in-development app is for testing purposes only, not vetted by the Pi Core Team, and advises users never to share passphrases or personal information—illustrating the old "Unverified Apps" terminology that Pi Network is transitioning away from in favor of "Third-party Apps."
· 2026-08-18T15:01:51+00:00Is 2026 the Year Pi Network Finally Proves Its Critics Wrong? For years, Pi Network has divided the crypto community. Some see Pi as one of the most ambitious projects trying to make blockchain accessible to ordinary people. Critics, however, argue that the project has
AI visual analysis: An AI-generated image shows a diverse crowd holding up smartphones displaying a gold 'TT' logo, with international flags and famous landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Eiffel Tower, and Big Ben in the background, watermarked '@CryptoDiva'.
· 2026-08-18T16:38:36+00:00BITCOIN PI NETWORK Who Do You Chose? #Pi #BTC
AI visual analysis: The image depicts a "versus" comparison between Bitcoin and Pi Network, featuring the iconic Bitcoin "B" logo on the left and the Pi Network π symbol on the right, separated by a bold "VS" against a metallic background. This visual aligns with the post's prompt asking viewers to choose between Bitcoin (#BTC) and Pi Network (#Pi).
· 2026-08-18T11:30:53+00:00CBDC is Control Surveillance. Only Pi is Oki
· 2026-08-18T21:05:58+00:00Pi Network's V27 protocol has been activated: Progress toward the September 24th announcement of the Global Open Mainnet—an October rollout looks promising, doesn't it? Follow @Pi_OM_2025 #pinetwork
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of the PiCoreTeam/pi-node-docker GitHub repository's Releases page, showing a "Pre-release" labeled "organization-mainnet-v1.0-p27.1.0" tagged commit 50cf988, released by pierre275 37 minutes ago. The image supports the post's claim about Pi Network's V27 protocol activation toward the Global Open Mainnet rollout.
· 2026-08-18T07:28:57+00:00The Pi Network is updating, and transactions have been paused for 10+ hours. Deposits/withdrawals on all ecosystem apps (including Pay Of Pi) and exchanges are suspended. Please avoid any Pi transactions to prevent errors. Awaiting official news from the Pi Core Team!
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of the Pi blockchain explorer showing the Operations page with multiple transactions (such as "Pay 0.0409 π to GDVY...S4OR" and "Pay 0.1 π to GDAM...GKXZ") all timestamped "11 hours ago," with no newer transactions displayed—visually confirming the post's claim that Pi transactions have been paused for over 10 hours.
· 2026-08-18T12:53:17+00:00PI IS NOT THE ULTIMATE PAYMENT MEDIUM This may be a more realistic view of PI's role in the economy. PI cannot become legal tender. Instead, PI can serve as a digital asset capable of circulation, exchange, and conversion within the ecosystem. Imagine the flow: PI →
AI visual analysis: Promotional graphic for the "Pi Network Ecosystem" showcasing the "SLICE & IRRA DEX" (Decentralized Exchange), with Pi DEX logos and features like Order Book, Liquidity Pool, Swap, Smart Contract, and Community Driven, alongside Vietnamese text describing SLICE as a "utility-app-value" connector and IRRA as "innovation-technology-growth" momentum, tagged with the slogan "PI NETWORK – TOGETHER, WE BUILD THE FUTURE!" The image illustrates the post's concept by presenting Pi not as standalone payment, but as the backbone of a broader DEX ecosystem where it can be exchanged via SLICE and IRRA, enabling trading, swapping, and liquidity within the Pi Network.
· 2026-08-18T06:40:00+00:00. @PiCoreTeam , Pioneers deserve an official statement for this
AI visual analysis: Screenshot of the Pi Network blockchain explorer showing recent transactions including payments of 0.0409 π, 0.1 π, 0.04 π, and 1164 π, suggesting users may be requesting official clarification from @PiCoreTeam about transaction activity or operational status.
· 2026-08-18T11:22:12+00:0060 MILLION users, but $PI holders are still sitting on a brutal 97.1% crash from ATH. That’s a crazy number considering how massive the Pi Network user base is. How many of you hold PI token?
AI visual analysis: A price chart for the cryptocurrency Pi shows a steep historical decline from $2.00 down to a current price of $0.087, marked with a 93.2% (Max) loss.
· 2026-08-18T16:46:03+00:00Pi Network Update There are incorrect reports circulating claiming that Pi withdrawals have been halted on the OKX exchange. $PI withdrawals on OKX are working fine. Please verify information before sharing.
AI visual analysis: A loading screen displays three gradient spheres connected by a white curve, with the text "10 PI on the way" and a message stating the crypto transfer will arrive within 2 minutes. The image illustrates a successful Pi Network withdrawal in progress, supporting the post's reassurance that $PI withdrawals on OKX remain operational.
· 2026-08-18T13:34:51+00:00HACKATHONS TOKEN2049 vs NEW PRICING: TWO PIECES OF PI'S ECOSYSTEM STRATEGY Pi Network's grand appearance with both co-founders at Consensus 2026 (May, in the US), followed by its appearance at TOKEN2049 Origins as a supporter, is not a coincidence at all. This is a calculated
AI visual analysis: The image features a purple graphic with an illustrated laptop displaying code, gear, and "AI" icons, accompanied by the text "Update to Pi App Studio Creation Pricing." It relates to the post by highlighting Pi Network's evolving ecosystem strategy, showcasing the new creation pricing model as part of the broader developments tied to their presence at events like TOKEN2049 and Consensus 2026.
· 2026-08-18T09:39:51+00:00OpenMind and Pi have completed the proof of concept (PoC). Some Pi nodes have executed AI model tasks. This means that in the future, in addition to maintaining network security , Pi nodes will also have the opportunity to provide computing power to perform
AI visual analysis: A 3D render of a white robotic dog with a digital display face carrying a large gold 'π' (Pi) cryptocurrency coin on its back.
· 2026-08-18T18:56:54+00:00Today, we ask whether Pi has enough value. Tomorrow, the more interesting question may be whether Pi has enough utility. Because useful networks don't need to beg for attention. People use them. $PI #PiNetwork
AI visual analysis: A grid of well-known company logos—including Meta, Microsoft, NEA, NVIDIA, OpenAI, Optiver, Samsung, Sony, SLB, and Tesla—is shown, with the Pi Network logo conspicuously placed among them. The image appears designed to associate Pi Network with these established tech giants, though it lacks any real partnership or endorsement, serving instead as a visual tactic to imply legitimacy for the $PI cryptocurrency.
· 2026-08-18T13:58:40+00:00The community should understand that the cost of a Web 3 application, which includes a domain name and a cryptocurrency wallet, is between one and one and a half million dollars. @grok can be used to question the cost. So far, the community and the world do not appreciate Pi's
· 2026-08-18T13:02:06+00:00There are also transactions with different decimal unit fees. Previously, there were 7 decimal units. Now there are transactions with 17 decimal units, and this indicates that many updates are happening. The future looks promising. #picoin #pi2day2026 #piDEX
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of the Pi blockchain explorer shows a transaction (971177c1b46218...) with a fee of 0.09999999999999999 π, circled in red, demonstrating the 17 decimal units mentioned in the post about recent Pi network updates.
· 2026-08-18T06:06:30+00:00Brothers and sisters, our famous saying is: With π comes love and anticipation. PiNetwork is working hard to drive the transformation of the entire cryptocurrency industry, whether it's online utility or offline practical use cases, all steadily advancing. Everyone, give it a
· 2026-08-18T22:23:25+00:00#PİNETWORK According to the latest data we've learned, banks are saying that there's only one last law left for them to get involved, and that one is in the signing stage. And when banks get involved, they won't accept purchases outside of native pi.
· 2026-08-18T22:14:59+00:00PI + AI : THE AWAKENING OF THE FUTURE ! A robot marked with the Pi logo symbolizes the fusion between Pi Network and artificial intelligence . A network that awakens, evolves, and becomes ever more intelligent !
· 2026-08-18T00:47:00+00:00PI CAN BE BOUGHT, SOLD, AND CIRCULATED WITHIN THE 2027 ECOSYSTEM A very important factor when evaluating Pi's future is that it's not just held to wait for price increases, but must actually be bought, sold, and circulated within the ecosystem. Users can use PI to:
AI visual analysis: A promotional graphic for Pi Network cryptocurrency showing gold Pi coins, a smartphone displaying 'Mining in Progress' with a balance of π 6.5321, and a 'Tap to mine' button against a globe background.
· 2026-08-18T03:41:15+00:00Are Pi Wallets working normally for Pioneers in other countries right now? Here in Korea, many members of our community are currently experiencing transaction timeouts and wallet issues at the same time. If you are in another country, please let us know: Is your Pi Wallet
AI visual analysis: A Korean error popup titled "오류!" (Error!) stating that although request time has been exceeded, the actual transaction was completed successfully, advising users to check their transaction history, with a button labeled "거래 내역으로 이동" (Go to transaction history). The image supports the post by visually documenting the wallet issue Pi Network users in Korea are experiencing, showing the timeout error message they encounter.
· 2026-08-18T02:38:54+00:00News that's got the Pi community buzzing! The VNeID app appears in the Pi Apps – Testnet section. So, is this a sign that Pi Network has connected with the national digital identification system? $PI is playing big, but who knows if it's real haha
AI visual analysis: A mobile screenshot of the VNeID app interface displaying various public service categories in Vietnamese, including Hộ tịch, Cư trú, Đất đai, Kinh doanh, Thuế, Bảo hiểm, Giáo dục, and Y tế, with a red box highlighting the app icon in the top left.
· 2026-08-18T13:35:28+00:00Pioneers, the DTCC organization with 114 trillion dollars on May 27, 2026, has announced the issuance of assets on STELLAR and will now officially issue assets in October 2026. A very big event and very likely to be related to Pi. Let's just wait for the good news Pi to the
AI visual analysis: The image displays the white "DTCC" acronym/logo against a dark background. The DTCC (Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation) logo visually anchors the post's announcement about this major financial infrastructure organization issuing assets on the Stellar blockchain, reinforcing the significance of the news being shared with the Pi community.
· 2026-08-18T06:59:50+00:00Pi App Studio Pricing Update Starting August 24, Pi Network is changing how app creation and editing are priced. The old 0.25 Pi pricing was heavily subsidized. Going forward, standard pricing will better reflect the actual AI resources required. But here’s the interesting
· 2026-08-18T06:44:13+00:00Pi Mainnet observation: the latest operation on the Blockexplorer is from ~10 hours ago. The Mainnet API currently shows ledger 28,256,138 as the latest, closed at 20:43:57 UTC on August 17, and currently appears not to be advancing. #Pi #PiNetwork
AI visual analysis: The image shows the Pi Blockexplorer's "Latest Operations" page, displaying several transactions all timestamped "10 hours ago," including payments of 0.1 π, 0.04 π, 1164 π, and 500 π to various accounts, along with a claim_claimable_balance operation. This visual supports the post's observation that the Pi Mainnet appears stalled, as no new operations have been recorded for approximately 10 hours, suggesting the ledger is not advancing beyond 28,256,138.
· 2026-08-18T09:21:02+00:00Love you to the moon Love Pi PiCoreTeam doesn't say anything, PiCoreTeam just does! Been doing it for 10 hours @PiCoreTeam
· 2026-08-18T00:25:02+00:00Many people in the Pi community have always turned a blind eye to official information, just like they're blind. The official page clearly states, "This is the only official X account for Pi Network. All other X accounts are not official, and those using copied images are
AI visual analysis: The image shows Pi Network's official X (formerly Twitter) account profile, verified with the handle @PiCoreTeam and 425.7万 (4.257 million) followers, located in Palo Alto, California. The pinned bio explicitly warns that this is the ONLY official X account for Pi Network, with all others being unofficial and imposters using replicated images, directing users to minepi.com/safety for verification. This image directly supports the accompanying post by visually confirming the official warning about imposters, as the user's commentary criticizes community members who ignore such official disclaimers about the proliferation of fake Pi Network accounts on the platform.
· 2026-08-18T09:02:45+00:00PI IS MOVING INTO A NEW PHASE Pi is no longer just about mining and holding. The bigger story is utility, adoption and real transactions. As more Pioneers buy, sell, spend and use Pi, the ecosystem becomes more active and meaningful. If you’re ready to participate, @JBexchange4
AI visual analysis: Advertisement for JB Exchange featuring a smiling woman in a purple suit holding a tablet, promoting "Smooth Pi Transactions and Instant Payouts" with features like instant Pi payments, secure & trusted, best Pi rates, and 24/7 support.
· 2026-08-18T19:30:25+00:00The pragmatic Pi pioneers are all connecting physical entities with Pi, with every product featuring icons that bring confidence in Pi. Pi pioneers, keep pushing forward, keep TAPPING that button every 24hr and let's work together!
· 2026-08-18T12:15:31+00:00We're now Live again $PI
AI visual analysis: A "Latest Operations" dashboard displays a live feed of blockchain transactions occurring in real-time, with all operations marked as taking place just 9–22 seconds ago. The entries show various accounts like GC84, GD7M, GBZE, and GC7V performing actions such as "claim_claimable_balance," "create_claimable_balance," and small payments (e.g., 3 π, 0.0560002 π) to tickers like GBVY_H2LS, GAJM_EM5Y, and GBLG_TIW5, visually reinforcing the post's announcement that $PI is now live with active transactions flowing through the network.
· 2026-08-18T02:31:59+00:00All Trading is Halted What's going on? Pi's Mainnet has been halting trading for over 6 hours. According to you all, is PCT upgrading or is something else happening? #pinetwork #picoreteam
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of the Pi blockexplorer shows multiple "Thanh toán" (payment) transactions and an "Operation claim_claimable_balance" activity from accounts like GDVY...S4OR, GD3...BZ7F, and GCR2...ZPW5, all timestamped "6 hours ago," illustrating the trading halt on Pi Network's Mainnet referenced in the post.
· 2026-08-18T12:38:22+00:00DO YOU KNOW THAT SOMEWHERE TODAY, A PIONEER IS LAUNCHING THEIR FIRST APP ON PI PLATFORM WITH ZERO FUNDING AND JUST AN IDEA. THAT'S THE KIND OF ACCESS TRADITIONAL TECH NEVER GAVE THE AVERAGE PERSON. PI NETWORK IS MAKING IT HAPPEN. WHEN IS YOUR TURN?
AI visual analysis: A promotional graphic for the 'Pi App Platform Beta' showing a hand holding a smartphone with the Pi logo, surrounded by app icons, with text 'Build on Pi Network' and 'Developers.MinePi.com'.
· 2026-08-18T19:22:44+00:00TODAYS NEWS: SEC’S NEW CRYPTO FRAMEWORK COULD BE A BIG DEAL FOR PI The SEC is moving toward clearer rules for crypto — including a framework that distinguishes digital commodities from securities. And here’s what gets interesting for #PiNetwork Pi already has: A
· 2026-08-18T01:37:12+00:00IMPORTANT CHANGE IN PI APP STUDIO! Starting from August 24, 2026, the pricing model for app creation and editing in Pi App Studio is changing. Until now, developers were paying: App creation: 0.25 Pi App editing: 0.25 Pi Meanwhile, Pi Network @PiCoreTeam was
AI visual analysis: The image shows a laptop graphic with coding, sparkle, and AI icons on a purple background, with the text: “Update to Pi App Studio Creation Pricing.” It relates to Pi Network’s August 24, 2026 pricing change for creating and editing apps in Pi App Studio, previously priced at 0.25 Pi each.
· 2026-08-18T04:05:52+00:00Brothers and sisters, Pi Network has officially released an announcement: Pi has adjusted the subsidy and pricing model for App Studio. The usage fees for the App Studio tool will change, with the core changes as follows: · No longer providing uniform
· 2026-08-18T16:52:08+00:00Thank you for asking. To become a GCV Ambassador, a Pioneer should first build a solid understanding of the principles, vision, and educational foundation of the GCV Movement. The basic requirements include: Reading and understanding the Pi Network White Paper Studying the
· 2026-08-18T07:07:35+00:00Pi Mainnet blockchain is down for 10 hours by now. If we will have any news, will share it here! At least, migration wallet is refilled @PiCoreTeam $PI
AI visual analysis: A mobile screenshot of blockexplorer.minepi.com shows a list of Pi Mainnet operations from various accounts (DDYV_8KDR, GCOX_8Z7P, GDXR_FHR) all timestamped "10 hours ago," with transactions including payments of amounts like 1552124..., 3971443..., and operations involving token codes like GBVR_VHRN, GDXM_GXKX, and MAXV_C246. The image directly supports the post's claim that the Pi blockchain has been down for 10 hours, as evidenced by all recent activity being stalled at the same timestamp.
· 2026-08-18T03:57:17+00:00The Road to Protocol 27 Pi Network is in no rush. This is a significant milestone.
AI visual analysis: A mobile screenshot of the GitHub repository page for PiCoreTeam/pi-node-docker, showing a pre-release titled 'organization-mainnet-v1.0-p27.1.0' released by pierre275 37 minutes ago.
· 2026-08-18T13:56:54+00:00**Major Update After Ana Blockchain Ledger Reactivation** Following the opening of the Open Mainnet and the full reactivation of the blockchain ledger, we can clearly observe a new phenomenon in the Pi Blockexplorer: Transactions appear as follows: **Pay 150 π to
AI visual analysis: An informational graphic titled "After Mainnet Reactivation: Distinguishing Pi Network Coin Origins: Mined vs. Exchange," which contrasts how mined Pioneer coins (labeled G-address/GBT2) are classified by source, versus exchange and platform coins transferred to mixed addresses (M-address/MDSA) before being deposited into main exchange accounts. The image visually supports the post's explanation of new transparent tracking features in the Pi Blockexplorer following the Open Mainnet reactivation.
· 2026-08-18T00:29:58+00:00Well you better hurry up and make those apps. The price is going up. Way up!!!!!
· 2026-08-18T04:55:54+00:00Let me summarize the true meaning of pricing： Starting August 24, 2026, Pi App Studio updates app creation and editing pricing to better reflect actual AI costs. Standard prices will vary by resources required, with no markup added to underlying AI service costs. Creators
AI visual analysis: Pi Network (@PiCoreTeam) announcement updating Pi App Studio creation pricing starting August 24, 2026.
· 2026-08-18T11:19:10+00:00PI NETWORK: DOCKER HUB HAS JUST UPDATED TO P27.1.0! A series of new images has been pushed to the `pinetnetwork/pi-node-docker` Docker Hub repository: mainnet-relay-v1.0-p27.1.0 organization-mainnet-v1.0-p27.1.0 community-v1.0-p27.1.0 All three versions were
AI visual analysis: Docker Hub repository page for "pinetwork/pi-node-docker" showing three newly pushed image tags: mainnet-relay-v1.0-p27.1.0, organization-mainnet-v1.0-p27.1.0, and community-v1.0-p27.1.0, all updated about 4 hours ago with linux/amd64 architecture.
· 2026-08-18T03:49:16+00:00Are Pi Wallets working normally in other countries right now? Here in Korea, many Pioneers in our community are experiencing transaction timeouts on the Pi Mainnet Wallet. Interestingly, Testnet transactions are working normally. So the issue appears to be affecting Mainnet
· 2026-08-18T16:46:04+00:00Swap Meet J in Grand Rapids Michigan has a Pi Network account. The whole family has been mining #Pi for years!!! He has over 200K followers on Facebook. This is a Merchant in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Swap Meet J 2850 Division Street Grand Rapids Michigan Hey
· 2026-08-18T07:52:06+00:00Bringing together open technologies like Pi Blockchain, Linux, and RISC-V with the data validation by tens of millions of real people in a decentralized system will be extremely important for ensuring the security of AI training data—especially for artificial general intelligence
AI visual analysis: A futuristic promotional graphic for Pi Network featuring the headline "From BLOCKCHAIN to AI INFRASTRUCTURE: Pi Network Expanding Its Ambitions in the Digital Economy," with imagery of a handshake between human and robotic hands, a digital brain, a launching rocket, and the Pi (π) logo alongside OpenMined, WEB3, AI, and "1 MILLION CPU" labels. The visual reinforces the post's message by symbolizing the collaboration between Pi Blockchain and open technologies (Linux, RISC-V) to power decentralized AI infrastructure, with the robot-human handshake and "1 MILLION CPU" highlighting the integration of real human-validated data with AI systems.
· 2026-08-18T12:12:00+00:00$PI naik 0,37% ke US$0,0865 seiring menguatnya $BTC . Support US$0,0839 kini jadi kunci untuk membuka jalan menuju US$0,090. Siap rebound, Tokonauts? Cek levelnya: news.tokocrypto.com/harga-pi-netwo …
AI visual analysis: A CoinMarketCap chart displays Pi (PI) trading at $0.08635, up 0.07% in 24 hours, with the price line showing a brief spike above $0.087 before settling back near current levels—aligning with the post noting PI's modest gain to $0.0865 alongside BTC's strength.
· 2026-08-18T07:41:45+00:00Brothers and sisters, our famous saying is: With π comes love and anticipation. PiNetwork is working hard to drive the transformation of the entire cryptocurrency industry, whether it's online utility or offline practical use cases, all steadily advancing. Everyone. #PiNetwork
· 2026-08-18T14:29:58.734000+00:00Pi is experimenting with an attention market hiding inside its app directory Pi's Ecosystem Directory ranking isn't simply: Most downloads = highest ranking. Pioneers and businesses can stake Pi behind apps, increasing their visibility in the ecosystem. That's interesting because Pi becomes an economic signal for allocating attention. But there is an obvious problem: Stake measures conviction and capital. It doesn't automatically measure product quality. Pi also explicitly says there's no protocol level yield for this staking. Your Pi isn't being staked like PoS to earn network rewards. For me, the stronger longterm ranking model would combine economic support with metrics like:
· 2026-08-18T03:01:57+00:00BITCOIN PI NETWORK WHO DO YOU CHOOSE?
AI visual analysis: The image features a stylized comparison graphic showing the Bitcoin logo (orange circle with "₿") on the left and the Pi Network logo (purple circle with "π" symbol) on the right, separated by a bold "VS" text with a lightning bolt design. The graphic is set against a dark mesh background and is labeled "BITCOIN" and "PI NETWORK" beneath each respective coin, perfectly illustrating the post's question of choosing between the two cryptocurrencies.
· 2026-08-18T03:22:22+00:00Pioneers have persevered and been patient for many years, with absolute faith in Nicolas. Web3, Blockchain, and AI are being deployed globally, and with Nicolas's expertise, he cannot stay out of this game. Not a coincidence, not random, but calculated from
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of the Docker Hub page for the official "pinetwork/pi-node-docker" image showing the "mainnet-relay-v1.0-p27.1.0" tag pushed about 4 hours ago with 1B+ downloads, supporting the post's claim of a significant, recent deployment of Pi Network's mainnet node infrastructure—evidencing calculated, ongoing technical progress under Nicolas Kokkalis's leadership in blockchain and Web3.
· 2026-08-18T03:08:04+00:00Pi Network Warning: Fake StepnPi App Could Steal Your Pi Wallet
· 2026-08-18T02:18:01+00:0018/8/2026: Protocol version v27.1.0 has been completed and uploaded to GitHub, ready for the upgrade in the coming days #pi #pinetwork
· 2026-08-18T19:24:41+00:00Pi Network Việt Nam VIỆT NAM: ASTRAL NATION DAIRY COMPANY JOINS THE PI GCV COMMUNITY
AI visual analysis: Several representatives meet around a table displaying canned dairy products, including “Pi” and “Sữa” labels, while discussing a partnership. The image illustrates Astral Nation Dairy Company joining Vietnam’s Pi GCV community.
· 2026-08-18T10:53:38+00:00JUST IN: Pi Network raises App Studio pricing August 24, shifting economics toward utility-focused creators.
· 2026-08-18T12:31:43+00:00Breaking News Pi Network mainnet blockchain has now resumed operation after a 15-hour outage The transaction disruptions/delays that occurred today were primarily caused by some nodes still undergoing version adaptation and synchronization after the upgrade deadline. Due
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of a digital interface titled "LATEST OPERATIONS," displaying account addresses and operation types, with a red box highlighting the "Time" column showing entries like "9 hours ago".
· 2026-08-18T18:14:32+00:00Pi Network Watch — A Chinese pioneer in quality and innovation. #pinetwork ecosystem utility..
· 2026-08-18T14:09:54+00:00Muxed address are not new, you can also create them directly on the blockchain outside of exchanges. It does not represent any attempt by the #PiNetwork to track purchased/mined $Pi . Consider that all $Pi on exchanges was once mined. If I put my mined $Pi on an exchange, and
AI visual analysis: Screenshot of the Pi blockchain blockexplorer app showing a list of latest operations, with a red circle highlighting a transaction of 150 π from account GDSZ...CW7B to MDFN...52WO.
· 2026-08-18T19:59:00+00:00PI NETWORK: TIME FOR REAL UTILITY! By August 24, app pricing could evolve. Real utility + real users = subsidized pricing No utility = pricing based on the actual cost of the AI Let's build a useful and powerful Pi ecosystem
AI visual analysis: A promotional graphic for Pi Network announcing new app pricing starting August 24, distinguishing between apps with real active users (subsidized pricing) and apps without real utility (standard AI-cost pricing), with the tagline 'Build useful. Build real. Build the future with Pi.'
· 2026-08-18T06:11:32.889000+00:00Pi App Studio is basically telling creators: prove people want your app Starting August 24, Pi App Studio is changing its pricing. Right now, creating or editing an app costs just 0.25 Pi because Pi has been heavily subsidizing the actual AI cost. That changes next week. The standard price will move closer to the real cost of the AI resources used, with no markup added by Pi. But here's the interesting part: Creators with apps that attract enough real, distinct users can keep the old subsidized pricing. So instead of subsidizing everyone equally, Pi is basically saying: Build something people actually use, and we'll help lower your development cost.
· 2026-08-18T17:23:07+00:00By August 24, Pi Network aims to bring a revolution to app pricing. App creators with real users will retain subsidized pricing. For other apps without utility, standard rates based on AI's actual costs will apply. Let's encourage real utility on the network!
· 2026-08-18T03:52:49+00:00Pi Network Makes a Bold Web3 Move as Any Chain Could Soon Connect
· 2026-08-18T17:16:05+00:00He posted this again—how many times has he posted it exactly? Can't remember anymore; maybe the mystery was solved long ago. @PiCoreTeam @BSCNews @PiNewsMedia
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of the X (formerly Twitter) mobile app showing the "For You" feed, featuring a post from @Bitcoin displaying a Bitcoin price of $64,196.67 and an AI-generated illustration of a bearded man holding a Bitcoin.
· 2026-08-18T13:46:51+00:00The current 0.25 Pi creation/editing fee was heavily subsidized. Starting August 24th, pricing will better reflect the actual AI resources used, while creators whose apps attract real users can continue receiving subsidized pricing. This is bigger than a simple price increase.
AI visual analysis: A Pi Network blog post titled 'Update to Pi App Studio Creation Pricing,' discussing changes to app creation and editing fees for creators effective August 24, 2026.
· 2026-08-18T23:51:15+00:00Preparations and support for Protocol 27 are now underway, and it will soon be activated on Testnet 1. Following that, it will transition to Testnet 2 and eventually to Mainnet once the final date is confirmed.
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of the Pi Testnet API response showing version details, with a yellow arrow pointing to "supported_protocol_version": 27, illustrating that Protocol 27 support is now active on Pi Testnet.
· 2026-08-18T17:49:19+00:00I just finished my workout with FlexPi — the newest workout app in the Pi Browser. Train free, Pioneer! #FlexPi #PiNetwork
· 2026-08-18T01:10:23+00:0018/8/2026: 03 New Information #pi #pinetwork
· 2026-08-18T07:56:13+00:00Clean up fake accounts, fake views, fake comments, AI bots... Build a clean social media. The best is decentralized, defined, web3 social media. Fireside Forum is a decentralized social media network built on the Pi platform; it manages interaction behaviors with Tokens.
AI visual analysis: The image displays a screenshot of a Vietnamese social media post by "Phung Hưng Nam" discussing a scam involving 2,000 fake accounts and 178 computers, accompanied by a photo of server hardware and a blue banner stating "2,000 phones at the 'fake gathering' to scam online."
· 2026-08-18T07:06:03+00:00DCA Pi every day and the current result is hopeless, right? I genuinely admire those who shill Pi every day, shilling relentlessly like they're running ads for the devs. Right now, it's completely out of oxygen, BTC still has a halving while Pi is at the bottom of the bottom.
AI visual analysis: A cryptocurrency portfolio app screenshot in Vietnamese showing a total estimated value of '314.797.595 VND' with a PNL of '-427.960.771 (-57,64%)' over 1 year. Investments include PI and SOL.
· 2026-08-18T09:25:02+00:00Brothers and sisters, our motto is: With π, with love, with expectation. PiNetwork is working hard to drive the transformation of the entire cryptocurrency industry, whether it's online utility or offline practical use cases, all steadily advancing. Everyone, keep an eye on the
· 2026-08-18T06:34:08+00:00VERRO NETWORK: 1 Million Users May Be Just the Beginning VERRO Network has surpassed 1 million users across 122 countries and territories—a remarkable milestone for a project still in its early stages. Looking back at Pi Network, its initial strength lay not in token price,
AI visual analysis: An infographic titled 'FROM PI TO VERRO' explaining the transition from Pi Network to Verro Network, highlighting features like superior referral system, incentives, AI integration, DEX/IoT/NFT ecosystem, and VerroChain.
· 2026-08-18T07:39:47+00:00Pi and the merchants are Pioneers Pi Network—the name brought to life by Pioneers into products placed on store shelves to serve consumer needs
· 2026-08-18T03:03:27+00:00Pi Network’s 420,000 Nodes Could Be Its Most Powerful
· 2026-08-18T05:17:11+00:00OpenMind and Pi have completed the proof of concept (PoC). Some Pi nodes have executed AI model tasks. This means that in the future, in addition to maintaining network security , Pi nodes will also have the opportunity to provide computing power to
AI visual analysis: A small white robot dog stands in a clean white room, carrying a golden Pi cryptocurrency coin on its back.
· 2026-08-18T03:58:05+00:00OpenPay now lets users send OUSD directly to Pi Wallets on Testnet. Enable the token first. Not yet on Mainnet, but this builds future wallet-to-wallet payments. Is Pi’s Testnet testing a wider connected ecosystem? What comes next?
AI visual analysis: A cryptocurrency wallet interface showing an available balance of 1.00 OUSD (0.8120713 Test-Pi), with options for Send, Buy/Sell, and Liquidity Pool, noting 'Price history is still being prepared.'
· 2026-08-18T17:39:26+00:00When @PiCoreTeam is ready to let exchanges use the exchange button in the #Piwallet it will only be those exchanges that appear on the kyb-list that will have access.
AI visual analysis: A mobile app screen titled 'How Do You Want to Get More Pi?' lists four options: On-Ramps, Exchanges (highlighted with a red box and pointing hand emoji), Dev & Liquidity Pools, and Mine Pi for Free.
· 2026-08-18T17:21:45+00:00From Core team new update, Pi App Studio is quietly introducing a filter for low-effort apps. Until now, creators could create and edit apps for just 0.25 Pi, with Pi Network absorbing much of the actual AI-generation cost. That made experimentation easy—but it also created an
AI visual analysis: A promotional graphic for the 'Pi App Platform' (Beta) to 'Build on Pi Network,' featuring an illustration of a hand holding a smartphone displaying the Pi logo, surrounded by colorful app icons against a starry purple background.
· 2026-08-18T10:30:36+00:00| BREAKING: PI NETWORK CHANGES APP STUDIO PRICING STARTING AUGUST 24 Pi Network says current App Studio pricing (0.25 $PI to create or edit an app) heavily subsidizes AI service costs. New pricing will better reflect the resources each app requires. Creators with apps
AI visual analysis: The Pi cryptocurrency logo, displaying the yellow Greek letter Pi inside a circle against a purple background.
· 2026-08-18T04:36:00+00:00Pi Network App Studio Pricing Changes August 24 What Pi App Creators
· 2026-08-18T06:56:05+00:00Pi Network is once again capturing the community's attention following circulating claims regarding V27, the second phase stress test, and allegations of enhanced network transaction capabilities. Is it true? FULL STORY: radarinvestor.blogspot.com/2026/08/pi-net …#Pinetwork#hodl#PiNews
AI visual analysis: Indonesian-language promotional graphic for Pi Network V27 Stress Test Phase 2, highlighting TPS improvements and Q4 2026 marketplace readiness.
· 2026-08-18T02:40:51+00:00Are Pi holders now moonlighting as Photoshoppers too? Looking at this account, I almost thought PI was carrying the whole portfolio. Then I took a closer look at the numbers and smelled a strong whiff of “just tweaked it for fun.” The market hasn’t let PI take off yet, so
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of a Vietnamese crypto trading app showing a portfolio value of 314,797,595 VND, displaying holdings in PI coin (₫272,963,028.74) and SOL (₫41,834,394.57) with a significant daily loss indicated.
· 2026-08-18T23:35:56+00:00Set a reminder for my upcoming Space Pi in the sky Come and hangout, just chill
· 2026-08-18T02:00:03+00:00The Market Prophit Top 50 The Cryptos that have the largest social awareness and their sentiment. Updates every day at 9:00 p.m. EST. Go to marketprophit.com/#top50 and check it out. $ETH $NVDA $BTC $PI
AI visual analysis: A dark-themed ranking chart titled 'The Market Prophit 50' displaying Social Positive and Social Negative ticker lists with countdown timer '0d 22h 59m 11s'. Top positive tickers include ETH, NVDA, MU, XRP, SPY, TSLA, SOL, CATE, USDT, and HYPE, while top negative are BTC, PI, BTW, DOS, WMT, KAS, HIVE, DRAM, DIA, and IQ.
· 2026-08-18T05:46:40+00:00An account of a Pi holder once said ??? Always be a true holder And now, how to die =))
AI visual analysis: A cryptocurrency exchange app interface in Vietnamese showing a total asset value of 314,797,595 VND, including holdings in PI and SOL.
· 2026-08-18T04:44:42+00:00Pi Network Protocol 27.1.0 Update Sparks Attention as New Docker
· 2026-08-18T06:06:34+00:00PI NETWORK'S REAL OPPORTUNITY IN A CEASEFIRE LIKE THIS ISN'T THE SHORT-TERM PRICE PUMP There are reports that the U.S. and Iran agreed to extend the 60-day ceasefire, but the situation is not fully settled. Recent reporting says negotiations remain stalled, and oil is still
AI visual analysis: The Pi Network logo featuring a stylized 'π' symbol in an orange circle on a purple background, with the text 'PI NETWORK' below.
· 2026-08-18T22:28:31+00:00$PI is down 57% year to date and sits about 97% below its all time high, which is where people stop arguing fundamentals and start asking where the bottom is. Decent breakdown of both sides of that.
· 2026-08-18T12:48:30+00:00Guess the #pi price in 2027 After V23 is completed, Will exchanges start listing $Pi ? #pinetwork
AI visual analysis: The image features the Pi Network logo alongside the Coinbase "C" logo, with text reading "Coinbase Listing Pi Network," illustrating the post's speculation about whether major exchanges like Coinbase will list Pi after the V23 protocol update. A see-no-evil monkey emoji humorously covers the "C" in "Coinbase," possibly hinting at the uncertainty or secretive nature of such listing decisions.
· 2026-08-18T02:56:57+00:00For those that wants to kick me out their group for talking about Pi Network.... F××k your Group Pi Network groups are all over the world.
· 2026-08-18T08:55:51+00:00PIONEERS, ARE YOU STILL ACTIVELY MINING $PI ? Comment “Pi to the moon ” + your country/location if you’re still actively mining Pi Network. Let’s find out which country has the most active Pioneers in 2026! Drop your location and let’s represent our countries!
AI visual analysis: A 3D rendering of the Pi Network cryptocurrency coin, purple with gold Pi (π) symbol, set against a dark cosmic background with swirling red-orange energy lines.
· 2026-08-18T23:34:20+00:00Waking up to check the garden, harvest crops, feed the cows and chickens, then collect eggs and milk. After that, continue searching for resources to build your own garden. Is this the life you all dream of in your old age? A Web3 game in the Pi ecosystem with many features
· 2026-08-18T13:10:42+00:00Looking at the $PI unlock schedule and feeling scared Fellow Pi holders, do we still have a chance to get back to shore? Current price around 0.087$, divided about 35 times from the peak. Although compared to other projects, it hasn't been called too much yet, but looking at
AI visual analysis: A Vietnamese-language table showing a Pi Network token unlock schedule from August to December 2026, listing estimated unlock amounts in millions (triệu).
· 2026-08-18T17:00:50+00:00#PiCoin Is the Only Solution to #Bitcoin Problems?
AI visual analysis: A digital illustration of a smiling bearded man with glasses holding up a gold coin featuring the pi symbol (π).
· 2026-08-18T12:56:16+00:00"Not Every Hook Deserves Your Attention" The internet is full of attractive promises. “10x your Pi.” “Double your Pi.” “Free Pi.” “Guaranteed returns.” The hooks may look different, but the strategy is often the same: create urgency, trigger excitement and make you act before
AI visual analysis: A glowing Pi Network coin sits inside a protective bubble, surrounded by baited fishing hooks labeled with scammy promises like "EASY PI," "DOUBLE YOUR PI," "PI AIRDROP," "PI GIVEAWAY," and "INVEST 1 PI GET 1000 PI BACK," visually reinforcing the caption's warning that not every tempting opportunity in the Pi ecosystem is worth biting on.
· 2026-08-18T09:05:50+00:00Millions of Pioneers are already part of the Pi journey, but the real excitement is what comes next. More utility, more users, more Pi transactions. @JBexchange4 buys and sells unlimited Pi, from 1 Pi to 100,000 Pi and beyond. Inbox us here WhatsApp: +2349037438542
AI visual analysis: A promotional advertisement for JB Exchange featuring 'Smooth Pi Transactions and Instant Payouts' with a woman in a purple suit holding a tablet, highlighting features like Instant Pi Payments and 24/7 Support.
· 2026-08-18T03:13:11+00:00Pi Network rolls out new technical update, but the real picture is quite the opposite. Pi Core Team just upgraded to Protocol 26.1 and announced new fees on Pi App Studio to lure devs into building dApps. On the other hand, despite a sharp rise in on-chain transaction metrics,
· 2026-08-18T12:14:30+00:00Your Node. Your Power. Our Future. Running a Pi Node is one of the most powerful ways to support the network and help build the future of the ecosystem. Small action. Big impact. Are you running a node yet? #PiNetwork #PiNode #PiPioneers #PiCommunity
AI visual analysis: A promotional poster with the text 'YOUR NODE, YOUR POWER, OUR FUTURE' encouraging users to 'Run a Node. Support the network. Power the ecosystem,' featuring a glowing purple Pi Network node hardware device and the hashtag '#PiNetwork'.
· 2026-08-18T10:56:06+00:00Riding the wave doesn't mean controlling the ocean. Surfers don't fight the wave, they read it, time it, and move with its energy. That's the mindset Pi Network's journey demands. Market cycles crash in unpredictable sets. Regulatory currents shift direction overnight. Sentiment
· 2026-08-18T03:18:56+00:00Breaking News: 1. On August 24, 2026, Pi App Studio will update the pricing for app creation and editing. 2. The new pricing will reflect the actual cost of AI services used in app generation.
AI visual analysis: An 'App Studio' notification popup from Pi announcing pricing updates effective August 24, 2026, with a 'Learn more' link and a coin/app icon graphic.
· 2026-08-18T07:05:23+00:00#Pi #Pinetwork #Ai #Web3 @X
AI visual analysis: An infographic titled "THE TRUTH ABOUT Pi AI APPS" by @hitpaai, detailing the Pi Network ecosystem with statistics like 215+ apps live, role types, and examples of real-world AI app scenes.
· 2026-08-18T07:30:00+00:00The optimistic picture of a Pi Network holder. To be honest, this is a project with murky tokenomics, whose real value no one can even point out, just marketing fluff and a fanatical community. Yet there are still people daring to shell out $11k to scoop some up, then hoping
AI visual analysis: Two screenshots of a cryptocurrency portfolio app and market data for Pi (PI) token, showing a PNL of -57.64%, market cap of $953.57M, and Pi price at $0.08633.
· 2026-08-18T09:14:30+00:00vapor wares used to be worth $290b fdv or more and people still see the possibilities of it going higher $PI $2.98 to $0.086
AI visual analysis: A cryptocurrency price tracking app displaying Pi (Pi Network) token information, showing the current price at $0.0861 with a 1.45% decrease in the last 24 hours and a market cap of $0.5134B. The price chart shows a dramatic decline from a high of $2.98165 to the current value.
· 2026-08-18T14:23:46+00:00Pi App Studio changes pricing from 8/24. The previous 0.25 Pi level was heavily subsidized. Pi will prioritize creators with real users and real utility. Is this a price increase or a step to filter out junk apps? #PiNetwork #PiAppStudio
· 2026-08-18T14:29:02+00:00The @PiCoreTeam Pi Network blockchain has resumed operations after a temporary suspension for a period of time. This could be a major signal of an impending massive wave, or it might simply be routine updates to upgrade and refine the blockchain system. Even a small movement
AI visual analysis: A mobile screenshot of the Pi Blockexplorer app showing recent activity ("Hoạt động mới nhất") in Vietnamese, with transaction details like "Thành toán" and "Operation claim_claimable_balance" listed with timestamps.
· 2026-08-18T09:04:10+00:00Pi Tightens App Studio: Apps Without Real Users Will Face Higher AI Costs +Starting August 24, 2026, Pi Network is changing the fee structure for Pi App Studio, the AI-powered tool that allows even non-programmers to create apps. The flat rate of 0.25 Pi per app creation or edit
AI visual analysis: A vibrant promotional graphic for 'Pi App Studio' featuring a central logo surrounded by floating app icons (cart, phone, game controller, etc.) against a cosmic background with galaxies and a glowing golden pathway.
· 2026-08-18T01:49:16+00:00Open Network changed the conversation. Pi is no longer only about mining. The bigger question now is simple: Can people actually use Pi in everyday life? Apps. Businesses. Payments. Services. Real utility. That’s where adoption will come from. What would make Pi genuinely
AI visual analysis: A promotional graphic for Pi Network's "Series 6 – Day 10" titled "OPEN NETWORK ERA: MORE ACCESS, MORE IMPACT," featuring a yellow robot mascot pointing to an open door symbolizing global connectivity. The infographic outlines Open Network benefits including global connections, more businesses, app innovation, user growth, and real utility, aligning with the post's message that Pi's evolution beyond mining toward real-world adoption through apps, businesses, payments, and services is what will drive its long-term value.
· 2026-08-18T00:15:55+00:00CẬP NHẬT TỪ PI CORE TEAM Từ 24/08/2026, Pi Network áp dụng chính sách phí mới trên Pi App Studio: Mô hình linh hoạt: Phí tính theo mức tiêu thụ tài nguyên AI. Chống lãng phí: Ngừng trợ giá đồng đều để loại bỏ ứng dụng rác/thử nghiệm. Ưu tiên
· 2026-08-18T03:32:55+00:00I've heard of banks stopping their services, but I've never heard of a blockchain simply stopping. If Pi transfers are not going through, the @PiCoreTeam needs to clearly explain what is happening. A blockchain is supposed to operate continuously—not stop whenever there is a
AI visual analysis: A Pi Wallet mobile app screenshot showing an 'Error!' message stating 'The request has timed out, but the actual transaction might have been submitted and succeeded,' with a 'Go to History' button.
· 2026-08-18T07:42:42+00:00Pi Blockchain is preparing for infrastructure on a scale that has been tested on a large scale for many years & updating the Protocol upgrade versions after Testnet & Mainnet on Stellar & deploying Testnet on Pi before transitioning to Mainnet. PCT takes solid steps.
AI visual analysis: A futuristic purple-toned digital artwork featuring a glowing Pi Network (π) logo at the center, surrounded by a robotic face, a global network sphere, and silhouettes of people holding smartphones with the Pi symbol.
· 2026-08-18T04:00:01+00:00GIÁ PI tuần sau theo góc nhìn của các Pi thủ Theo tôi thì đồng Pi này sớm muộn cũng bị xóa khỏi các sàn CEX
AI visual analysis: A cryptocurrency trading chart on TradingView showing the 'FUSDT' ticker with a sharp price spike marked by green vertical lines and a 'TU' logo in the corner.
· 2026-08-18T06:04:16+00:00Pi DEX Could Bring More Trading Activity As Pi tests DEX and liquidity pools, future ecosystem tokens could have more ways to trade and gain liquidity. But JB Exchange remains important for direct Pi trading today, giving you fast transactions, competitive rates and human
AI visual analysis: The image displays the Pi Network logo and name in orange on a purple background, representing the cryptocurrency brand being discussed in the post about Pi's potential DEX development and current trading options like JB Exchange.
· 2026-08-18T01:02:00+00:00Pi is seeing more on-chain activity, but the repeated transactions of just 0.03 PI are making the data harder to read. Protocol 26.1 has been completed, while Pi continues to upgrade nodes and prepare for the next version. At the same time, the repeated 0.03 PI transactions are
AI visual analysis: A dark, atmospheric digital artwork featuring a large 'PI' coin in the center with multiple floating holographic panels displaying '0.03 PI TRANSFER,' suggesting a Pi Network-themed transaction scene.
· 2026-08-18T08:50:52+00:00There's a new signal from the PiCoreTeam GitHub Mainnet v27 pre-release The final planned upgrade in this current protocol sequence, we're getting close to an interesting transition point The upgrade isn't the destination What Pi enables after the upgrade is #PiNetwork
AI visual analysis: A mobile browser screenshot of a GitHub repository 'PiCoreTeam/pi-node-docker', showing the 'Releases' tab with a release titled 'organization-mainnet-v1.0-p27.1.0'.
· 2026-08-18T13:00:00+00:00Tài khoản của một $PI thủ bắt đáy trong 1 năm đã chia đôi, quá khủng khiếp Với niềm tin 1 PI = 314k$ đồng thuận tuyệt đối thì PI thủ này đã múc hơn 800 triệu tiền PI vì tin vào tương lai tuyệt đối của đồng tiền này Sau 1 năm thì anh PI thủ này đã
AI visual analysis: A Vietnamese cryptocurrency portfolio app interface showing a total estimated value of 314,797,595 VND with a 1-year PNL of -427,960,771 (-57.64%), including holdings in PI and SOL.
· 2026-08-18T12:46:30+00:00nhiều anh em bắt đấy pi chia 10 20 chắc từ nay kêu pi chia, chứ pi net đâu
AI visual analysis: A social media post from 'PI NETWORK HO CHI MINH' by Crypto Pepe with Vietnamese text reading 'Tôi đã bắt đấy pi 1.65$ chia 21 lần còn bạn thì sao,...' against a red and pink gradient background.
· 2026-08-18T08:00:48+00:00* 24/08/2026: Pi App Studio will increase fees for creating/editing apps based on the amount of AI resources used. * Apps with real users + good utility can continue to receive subsidies. * Pi wants to reduce resource waste and prioritize apps with real value. * Apps that
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of the Pi Network blog in Vietnamese with the article title 'Cập nhật giá tạo ứng dụng Pi App Studio' and 'Cập nhật ngày 24 tháng 8 năm 2026', with a red hand-drawn circle.
· 2026-08-18T12:16:23+00:00New Pi release
· 2026-08-18T14:32:40+00:00oh my pi is really cool it's written by a fellow Turkish developer @_can1357 congrats and thanks a lot
· 2026-08-18T08:25:51+00:00Nayy vô tình thấy một cộng đông vẫn tích cực Có ai tin răng pi sẽ quay trở lại khôngg, đồng thuận pi 3$ nào
AI visual analysis: A large crowd gathers at a Pi Network event with a "HAPPY PI DAY TEXAS" banner displayed prominently on stage, while attendees in purple shirts mingle around banquet tables in a decorated hall. The image aligns with the post's message about a passionate Pi community holding strong belief in Pi's potential return, with the "Pi Day Texas" celebration serving as visual evidence of the dedicated gathering the author encountered, supporting their call for consensus on a $3 price target.
· 2026-08-18T04:03:54+00:00Pi Network DEX launchpad differs entirely from CEX ones. At its opening, the first activity is the launchpad. Invest Pi tokens in ecosystem company shares. Select those promising 2-3x returns. Good luck on this adventure building the global digital currency.
AI visual analysis: A promotional graphic for 'PI DEX LAUNCHPAD' stating it is entirely different from Binance or any CEX launchpad, featuring a rocket logo and glowing network background.
· 2026-08-18T05:19:23+00:00PI NETWORK vs ₿ BITCOIN — WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? Two different approaches to digital currency. ₿ Bitcoin • First major decentralized cryptocurrency • Primarily known as a store of value / digital asset • Proof-of-Work mining • Strong global market presence • Limited
AI visual analysis: An HPI News infographic comparing 'PI NETWORK VS BITCOIN' as two different approaches to digital currency, highlighting their key features and differences.
· 2026-08-18T02:49:08+00:00Pi workers over iOS
AI visual analysis: A flowchart diagram titled 'No cloud relay No central conversation database', mapping a flow from an 'Operator on iPhone or iPad' down to 'Plexus iOS Work' and 'Tailscale tailnet', branching into Atum, Thoth, and Kunst Plexus Nodes, and ending with 'Pi JSONL · files · Git remain on' each respective node.
· 2026-08-18T16:00:31+00:00FlexPi is a workout tracker built for Pioneers, logging sessions and keeping streaks, which is about as unglamorous as an app can get. Everyday usage tends to look like this though, small and repeated, and $PI probably needs plenty of it before the bigger stuff matters much.
· 2026-08-18T14:05:52+00:00Lịch unlock dài quá, pi thủ mệt thật
· 2026-08-18T08:32:40+00:00Pi thực sự là một trường hợp thú vị về sự kiên trì của cộng đồng, dù vẫn còn nhiều tranh cãi về mô hình và giá trị thực sự. Mức giá 3$ lúc này có vẻ hơi lạc quan khi nhìn vào tình hình thị trường chung.
· 2026-08-18T00:31:23+00:00Ae cũng niềm tin vào Pi dữ ta