Pi Network’s first-ever Open Network PiFest concluded with historic global engagement, underscoring the growing momentum of Pi-powered local commerce and the expanding utility of Pi in everyday transactions. Held from March 14 (Pi Day) to March 21, 2025, PiFest 2025 marked the first global commerce event fully supported by Open Network external connectivity, setting a new standard for real-world Pi utility at scale.

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Massive Participation Reflects Ecosystem Growth

This year’s PiFest brought together Pioneers and local merchants across the world, leveraging Open Network connectivity to expand the adoption of digital transactions in local commerce via the Pi Mainnet blockchain.

With over 125,000 registered sellers—including 58,000 active sellers—the event demonstrated significant expansion from previous years and a clear upward trend in Pi adoption in local commerce. Over 1.8 million Pioneers have used Map of Pi, and more than 45,000 reviews were submitted by Pioneers, helping to build trust and visibility within the community-led Pi commerce ecosystem.

Pioneers engaged in real-world transactions ranging from everyday essentials to professional services, reflecting Pi’s expanding reach and practical use. The event showcased participation from diverse business types, including a cozy cafe, a fashion boutique, an auto shop, a freelance designer, etc —each utilizing Pi Wallets for payments and embracing Pi as a payment method.

The ability to facilitate local business discovery through Map of Pi, payment through Pi Wallets and the Pi Mainnet blockchain, and engagement through Fireside Forum—all within the Pi ecosystem—reflects once again Pi’s full-circle utility loop in action.