Pi Network expands its ecosystem with new tools

The new Pi App Studio allows users to build functional blockchain applications using pure text-based instructions, eliminating the need for programming experience. Initial features include a customizable AI chatbot and a beta builder that automatically creates applications based on user prompts. Available in the Pi Browser, this tool is designed to empower everyday users to create and own digital products. At the same time, the network has introduced the Ecosystem Directory Staking, a community-driven application discovery system. Instead of relying on centralized advertising, the ranking of applications is now influenced by the number of Pi users willing to stake for them. The more Pi staked, the higher the visibility, the more deserving the quality, and the greater the user participation. The deployment also comes with a new version of the Pi Node software and a streamlined mainnet integration process, which has helped over 500,000 users transition. Other developments include the expansion of the .pi domain auction, a fiat currency aggregation tool to help newcomers participate easily, and the launch of the Pi2Day Ecosystem Challenge, a reward campaign encouraging users to try new features through the Pi app.