𝗖𝗥𝗬𝗣𝗧𝗢 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 ᴾᴺᴳ

Pi Launchpad has updated its participation flow and model, incorporating data and feedback from the first Testnet token that launched on Pi Day 2026! The first Launchpad test token attracted over 478,000 participating Pioneers and generated valuable feedback on the Launchpad mechanism. That feedback has now been incorporated into a simpler participation flow, updated Launchpad mechanics, and an improved user experience. A second test token “SLICE” is now live on Testnet to help evaluate if the updates can achieve these goals, and to give Pioneers another chance to learn the new ecosystem token mechanics. As a reminder, SLICE is a Testnet token and will never go onto Mainnet. To participate: • Open Pi Launchpad in Pi Browser • Review the SLICE test token and project • Choose a commitment amount in Test-Pi • Confirm participation • Engage with the Slice of Pi app and provide feedback Participation will remain open until Pi2Day on June 28. Learn more on the Pi home screen!

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Vibe coders and creators can now tap into Pi Network’s massive user base of over 60 million Engaged Pioneers by easily bringing their external AI-created apps to Pi’s real distribution network and utility ecosystem through Pi App Studio! Creators, who may be technical developers or non-technical product people, can build apps using platforms such as Codex, Claude Code, Replit, Cursor, Lovable or other AI-assisted coding tools, and then use Pi App Studio to convert those apps into Pi Apps. That changes the equation for creators. AI can already help people generate apps quickly; the harder part is distribution and turning those apps into products people actually use. Pi helps close that gap. Instead of rebuilding infrastructure from scratch, creators can connect their apps to an existing ecosystem with users, payment capabilities, identity verification, decentralized human infrastructure and platform-level tools already in place. This feature makes Idea → App → Users that much faster. Because your ideas are too good not to be seen. Try the Pi App Studio Now! If you’re a vibe coder or know someone building apps with AI who needs distribution, head to Pi App Studio today to convert AI-created apps into Pi Apps and access the Pi ecosystem’s users, infrastructure, and monetization opportunities. https://youtube.com/shorts/9UPbHrtv5pw

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The Pi Founders are featured speakers at Consensus 2026 in Miami this week. Chengdiao Fan will speak on Wednesday, May 6 (11:15–11:35 AM EDT, Convergence Stage) on “Aligning Web3, AI, and Blockchain for Utility,” exploring how Pi’s blockchain infrastructure, verified identity, and globally engaged network can support utility‑driven products and AI‑era business models. Nicolas Kokkalis will join a panel on Thursday, May 7 (10:15–10:45 AM EDT, Convergence Stage) titled “How to Prove You’re Human in an AI World (Without Doxing Yourself),” exploring how the internet’s trust model is breaking as AI systems become capable of creating bots that can generate profiles and interact like real users. Together, these sessions highlight Pi’s approach to the AI era: supporting utility-driven products and sustainable business models through blockchain, verified identity, and a globally engaged network, while enabling global identity verification through Pi’s native KYC solution. See you there, Pioneers!

🔥 BIG: Western Union says it will launch its Solana-based stablecoin USDPT next month, as part of a crypto plan that includes its digital asset network and US dollar stable card.

🔥 HUGE: Mastercard launches a Crypto Partner Program, bringing together 85 crypto companies to develop cross-border transfers, B2B payments and global payouts.

🔥 BIG: Western Union partners with Crossmint to launch USDPT, its new stablecoin on Solana.

🇺🇸 JUST IN: Kraken becomes the first crypto firm to gain access to the Federal Reserve’s core payment system, securing a “master account.”

What are Pi ecosystem tokens and what is the design thinking for ecosystem tokens on Mainnet? Pi Founder Chengdiao Fan dives deep into Pi’s unique approach to ecosystem token design — Pi’s focus is not on tokens for their own sake, or on mechanisms and integrations in isolation, but on enabling useful, utility-driven tokens and supporting the real innovation behind them. Learn more on the specifics of ecosystem token design here. Pioneers are encouraged to comment, discuss with other community members and share specific suggestions on specific sections. https://github.com/PiNetwork/PiRC

🇺🇸 JUST IN: MetaMask and Mastercard launch the MetaMask Card across the US.

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Network Update: Protocol v19.6 migration successfully completed ✅ Next up is v19.9 — the final step before v20. Node operators should make sure they’re upgraded and stay tuned for further instructions: https://minepi.com/pi-node/

🇪🇺 NEW: OKX secures Malta Payment Institution license, unlocking compliant stablecoin payments across the EU.

⚡ STABLES: Stablecoins are mostly backed by US Treasuries, per the IMF.

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🇱🇺 JUST IN: Ripple has been granted a full EU Electronic Money Institution license in Luxembourg.