Gate News message: In 2026, Pi Network is testing its Launchpad feature, attempting the “12-grid” token distribution system for the first time on a testnet. Users can obtain tokens by subscribing to the project and then send them to their wallets. Initial testing shows the system is stable and reliable—for example, a single wallet has received about 93 IRRA test tokens, and all transactions can be verified on the blockchain, indicating that the process is real and traceable.
This test covers the end-to-end subscription and distribution process. Users use test Pi tokens to subscribe; the system calculates the allocation amount and sends the tokens to the wallet. The entire process runs as expected. In addition, the staked Pi tokens have an approximately 30-day lockup period, adding a foundational security mechanism to token distribution. The validation of this complete workflow shows that Pi Network is building a launch platform that can be put into practice, not just a conceptual design.
Although Launchpad is still running on the testnet and has not yet entered the mainnet, this test has already verified the system logic and processing capability. The system can handle user inputs, allocate tokens, and complete delivery, laying the groundwork for future ecosystem development. This move by Pi Network will provide tools for developers and project teams to raise tokens and grow applications within the ecosystem, driving the network’s transition into a complete blockchain ecosystem.
This update was completed in sync with the Pi Protocol 21.2 upgrade, improving network stability and supporting future feature development. The subsequent PiRC1 token framework will be released, and developers will receive full smart contract support, further expanding application scenarios and services build-out. Community reactions have been mixed—some users are concerned about KYC and delays in mainnet migration, while other users have questions about the rewards process. Overall, however, people still remain hopeful about the project’s progress.
The successful operation of the Pi Launchpad testnet marks a tangible step forward for Pi Network in ecosystem building, paving the way for the project’s future token distribution, application development, and smart contract deployment. It also shows that it is gradually transitioning from a mining application to a complete blockchain ecosystem.
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