Pi Network fights back amid lawsuit turmoil! Testnet2 launched, BNPi travel app released

Pi Network quietly launched Testnet2 and rolled out the BNPi travel booking app this week, amid community panic sparked by rumors of California legal filings. Testnet2 provides developers with a more optimized testing environment for stress testing transactions and ecosystem tools. BNPi allows users to book hotels with Pi and enjoy up to a 10% discount, supporting over 15 languages.

California Lawsuit Rumors Spark FUD, Community Acts Swiftly to Quell Panic

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This week, the latest legal rumors surrounding Pi Network sparked heated discussions. The buzz started when court documents related to a California case began circulating on social media. Some posts quickly painted these documents as an outright “lawsuit panic,” claiming Pi could face serious trouble. However, leaders within the Pi-focused community acted swiftly to calm the panic. Several prominent figures in the Pi community dismissed these claims as FUD fueled by rumors, aiming to target vulnerable groups.

They pointed out that no official statement from the Pi core team has confirmed any substantial project impact. For now, the legal documents remain unverified noise rather than a concrete threat. Despite the rapid reaction on social media, the Pi Network ecosystem continues to develop steadily amid the uproar, as evidenced by the launch of Testnet2 and the BNPi app, showing the team has not slowed down due to outside noise.

BNPi App Demonstrates Real-World Use Cases

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The most practical update this week comes from BNPi, a brand-new booking app built on the Pi Network. Users can book hotels through the app, pay with Pi, and enjoy discounted prices. BNPi claims users can save up to 10% compared to traditional travel platforms. Hosts also benefit by avoiding high platform fees and earning BNPI tokens as rewards.

The app currently supports over 15 languages, showing early signs of globalization. This is crucial, as critics of Pi Network often question its real-world utility. BNPi directly addresses these doubts with a service tied to everyday spending, adding a new dimension of market demand that goes beyond mere speculation. There are already over 100 mainnet-ready apps operating within the Pi economy, with gaming platforms like CiDi Games expanding the scope of the Pi digital economy.

190 Million Token Unlock to Test Market Resilience

December will also see a major token supply event. Around 190 million Pi tokens are set to be unlocked this month, a sizable amount. Traders will naturally watch the price action closely. However, Pi Network supporters see this unlock as a stress test for ecosystem growth. In theory, if user demand continues to grow, increasing utility should help absorb the new supply.

The launch of Testnet2 marks another step forward for Pi’s infrastructure. This move allows developers to test various functions in a more optimized environment and stress test transactions, apps, and ecosystem tools before official release. Developers now have a cleaner sandbox environment to more efficiently build Pi tools suited for real-world use. Meanwhile, Pi’s AI-powered KYC upgrade is ongoing, enabling the network to process identity verification faster and more accurately, with the verifier reward program still planned for launch in Q1 2026.