The Pi Network hackathon, launched on August 21, 2025, has reached its midpoint check-in on September 19. The Core Team released a dedicated update video showcasing projects from the community. Final submissions are due by October 15, 2025.
Hackathon Innovations
The showcased apps highlight real-world Pi use cases:
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Starmax: lets users buy goods with Pi.
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Nature’s Pulse: connects consumers with farmers to deliver fresh produce directly.
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Eternal Rush: a Pi-native online game.
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ReloadPi: enables token holders to purchase from 300+ brands, including pizza and beverages.
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StreamPi: a content-sharing app where uploads cost just one Pi token.
The hackathon includes a 160,000 Pi prize pool, split as follows:
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1st place – 75,000 Pi
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2nd place – 45,000 Pi
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3rd place – 15,000 Pi
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Honorable mentions (up to 5 teams) – 5,000 Pi each
Pi Token Struggles
Despite event success, Pi (PI) is facing steep declines. On Sept 22, 2025, PI hit a new all-time low of just over $0.25, currently trading only 2.3% above that level. The token is down 25% weekly and has dropped 7.64% over the past 60 days.
Adding pressure, 13.4 million PI tokens are set to unlock on October 1 and October 4, 2025, raising fears of further sell-offs.
Outlook for Pioneers
The hackathon demonstrates Pi Network’s effort to drive utility and adoption within its ecosystem, even as its token price struggles. Analysts suggest the upcoming October token unlocks will be a critical moment for both developers and investors watching PI’s long-term trajectory.
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