Pi Hackathon 2025 officially kicks off! Global developers compete for a prize pool of 160,000 Pi.

Pi Network announced that the first Pi Hackathon has officially launched on August 21, 2025. This is the first major development competition of the open network era. The event will run until October 15, attracting over 2,100 developers from more than 100 countries and regions to participate, with a total prize pool of up to 160,000 Pi, aimed at promoting the application landing and practicality enhancement of the Pi ecosystem.

Global developers gather, the Pi ecosystem welcomes a wave of innovation

Since registration opened on August 15, over 2,100 developers have signed up, and more than 900 are still looking for teammates.

Pi official stated that this hackathon adopts an "open theme" model, encouraging developers to create any applications that can integrate Pi into payment, authentication, community interaction, and other scenarios, as long as they meet the requirements for coin and ecosystem integration on the mainnet.

Bonus Pool Allocation and Incentive Mechanism

A total prize pool of 160,000 Pi will be distributed among multiple awards:

Champion: 75,000 Pi

Runner-up: 45,000 Pi

Third place: 15,000 Pi

Honor Nomination (up to five teams): 5,000 Pi per team

The Pi team emphasizes that whether you are an experienced developer or a newcomer, as long as you can solve practical problems and enhance the daily application value of Pi, you have the opportunity to stand out in the competition.

Competition Rules and Time Nodes

Registration and team formation: Starting from August 15

Official start date: August 21

Mid-term check: September 19 (submit progress and receive guidance)

Final submission: October 15 (application list, demo video, and submission form must be uploaded)

The submitted works must integrate the PiNet blockchain infrastructure and provide a clear application description, preview images, privacy policy, and a logo that complies with trademark specifications. Each team can submit up to two projects, and all members must pass Pi's KYC process to be eligible for awards.

Pi Coin Price Reaction and Market Observation

According to CoinGecko data, Pi coin (PI) rose 2.73% to $0.361 on the day of the hackathon launch, reversing the downward trend of the past few weeks. However, the coin is still down 9.23% over the past week, with a monthly decline of 24.53%.

Historically, after major event announcements, cryptocurrency projects see an average token increase of 5%-15% within 72 hours. This time, the increase for Pi is slightly lower, indicating that the market remains cautious about its long-term implementation.

Conclusion

The Pi Hackathon 2025 is not just a development competition, but a key initiative by Pi Network to promote ecosystem implementation and enhance token usability. As the finals on October 15 approach, the market will closely watch which applications can truly impress the judges and the community, bringing substantial value to Pi. For more updates on the Pi ecosystem and the crypto market, please follow the official Gate platform.