#Pi How much do you know about Pi Network?

Gradually open the mainnet concept:

The concept of gradually opening the mainnet has been discussed frequently recently.

This is because the core team hinted to the moderators that it is possible to start with the mainnet opening from the second half of the year, but there will be certain restrictions depending on the situation. (However, no one can guarantee whether this gradual opening of the mainnet will actually happen, or what will happen.)

Testnet 2:

Testnet2 is currently visible on the blockchain browser. This new testnet is designed to facilitate functional testing before the mainnet is launched, thereby simulating network transitions.

(Currently only masternodes can connect to it.)

Account multiplexing test:

Testing of merged addresses like Account Muxed in Testnet2 is particularly interesting.

! (Although the specifics are unclear, Stellar uses this technology to facilitate exchanges and enterprises to easily trade.)

Media criticism of Pi:

As the opening of the mainnet approaches and the calls for it grow louder, critical articles against Pi may increase.

The problem is that many of the criticisms come from media that repeat the narratives that criticized Pi many years ago.

!(However, it is crucial for Pi pioneers not to be swayed by these low-quality articles and to focus on the development of the Pi ecosystem. Innovation often attracts criticism, which should be acknowledged.)

Development of Pi Applications:

According to the partner page, there are currently more than 70 Pi applications under development.

Our goal is to reach 100 applications when the mainnet conversion is open. !(This does not seem to pose a major problem. This is because the number of Pi applications is entirely determined by the Pi core team, and they can announce 100 applications as long as the data allows.)

Partnership with Pi Network:

The announcement of cooperation with Pi Network has been released, encouraging numerous Web 3.0 and blockchain companies to apply for cooperation.

! (While details remain confidential, it looks like wallets or DEX applications that are currently working with Stella (such as Zrypto and ZKCross) are also among the applicants. Existing centralized exchanges (CEX) and various startup browser projects (such as Carbon Browser) may have also applied, although the results are unclear.)

Pi Influencer Program:

A notice has been issued inviting influencers who have widely promoted Pi on social media platforms such as YouTube, X, and Instagram to apply.