PiNetwork’s inaugural Open Network PiFest concluded with unprecedented global participation, cementing its role in fostering local commerce across the world. The week-long event, launched on Pi Day 2025, showcased the practical utility of $PI for everyday transactions, with over 125,000 registered sellers and 1.8 million users using the Map of Pi to connect with businesses worldwide. As highlighted in the protocol’s recent blog post, PiFest 2025 set a new benchmark for blockchain-based commerce adoption, signaling the shift from a closed ecosystem to a scalable, open platform. Businesses from cafes to auto shops embraced Pi payments, demonstrating the potential of Pi to transform local economies and empower peer-to-peer transactions globally.