Pi Network Adds AI Tools as DApps Surpass 23K Milestone

The Pi Network community has hit another major milestone. As the project expands its decentralized ecosystem with new AI assisted tools and a surge in DApps. The network now counts 256 mainnet DApps and 23,690 testnet DApps. This is signaling one of the fastest-growing development ecosystems in the Web3 space.

Pi Introduces AI-Assisted Customization

According to community updates, Pi Network has officially rolled out AI powered customization tools within its App Studio. These tools are designed to help developers and non-technical users build, edit and deploy DApps more easily. In a recent post, a Pi Network advocate noted that the number of DApps continues to rise daily as users take advantage of the new AI features. (Tweet)

The Pi Core Team’s goal appears clear to enable ordinary users to participate in the blockchain economy without deep coding knowledge. The new upgrade marks another step toward creating an ecosystem that merges AI, DeFi and blockchain utility. It positions Pi Network as a pioneer in simplifying decentralized app development for its growing global user base.

A Community-Driven App Economy

Dr. Altcoin, a prominent member of the Pi community. He shared that the Pi App Studio update now allows Pioneers to fully customize their own applications. Users can reportedly build functional business apps for less than 2 Pi. A move that dramatically lowers entry barriers for aspiring developers. “The App Studio gives anyone the power to create,” he explained. “It’s one of the greatest opportunities ever offered to the Pi community.”

Nearly 24,000 DApps have already been launched through Pi App Studio. It is showing strong community engagement and growing confidence in Pi’s development framework. Although it’s unclear whether operational charges will be introduced later. Users say the current progress showcases Pi Network’s “real utility” beyond mining.

Mixed Views from the Broader Web3 Community

However, reactions from the wider crypto community have been mixed. KV, a Web3 commentator and member of InterLink, compared Pi Network’s long-term approach to other projects like Monad. Which recently faced backlash over its controversial airdrop model. He noted that while Pi Network is one of the few airdrop-based projects showing tangible progress. It still faces challenges such as ecosystem quality and limited external connectivity. 

“Most DApps inside are still poor in quality,” KV wrote. Adding that Pi should build its own Layer-1 blockchain and connect with open ecosystems like Solana or Ethereum to compete effectively. Still, he acknowledged Pi’s potential, emphasizing that success would “prove that free mining can create real value.”

Supporters Defend Pi’s Long-Term Vision

Not everyone agrees with the criticism. However, Pi community figure 阿龙 (Fen_Leng) strongly defended the project, calling Pi “a genuine revolutionary leader” in blockchain. Furthermore, he highlighted Pi’s combination of DEX, DeFi, AMM and AI technologies. Along with a network of over 200,000 distributed nodes and 70 million active miners worldwide. Therefore, he argued that while results may not appear immediately. Pi’s long-term approach will “make a stunning impact and explode globally” once the ecosystem is fully operational.

A Growing Ecosystem with Global Reach

Pi Network continues to attract millions of active users and developers. Despite delays in its open mainnet launch. The addition of AI tools represents a significant leap in usability. It is giving developers and everyday users a chance to shape the future of the Pi ecosystem. As the number of apps nears 24,000. Pi Network is proving that community-led innovation, when combined with AI and blockchain. It can push decentralized technology closer to mainstream adoption. The next phase, as many Pioneers believe, could be the one that finally turns Pi’s long promised utility into real-world value.