- AI creators and developers can now build using AI-assisted coding tools and use Pi App Studio to convert those apps into Pi Apps.
- With 60 million users, creators can connect their apps to an existing ecosystem with real users.
The Pi Network expanded its AI app ecosystem earlier this week. Creators can now use AI-assisted coding tools such as Codex, Claude Code, Replit, Cursor, and Lovable to bring their AI-created apps to Pi’s real distribution network.
The Pi Network boasts of 60 million engaged users, with 18 million of these being identity-verified users. Launching on the network means connecting with millions of users, payment capabilities, identity verification, decentralized human infrastructure, and enhanced tools to advance development.
Vibe coders and creators can now tap into Pi Network’s massive user base of over 60 million Engaged Pioneers by easily bringing their external AI-created apps to Pi’s real distribution network and utility ecosystem through Pi App Studio!
Creators, who may be technical developers… pic.twitter.com/7Nlg1OOMZU
— Pi Network (@PiCoreTeam) May 14, 2026
The team notes that this product is designed for both technical developers and non-technical product people. It also points out that the hardest part for app developers has always been distribution, but with Pi Apps, there is instant exposure with millions of potential users.
As ETHNews reported, the Pi Network founders believe that AI will play a key role in the economy of the future. Recently speaking at the Consensus 2026 Miami, Chengdiao Fan and Nicolas Kokkalis spoke on AI, crypto utility, and identity verification. Both put Pi at the centre of the conversation, saying the network was positioning itself to build an environment that creates real products, brings verified users, and blockchain benefits.
Pi Coin Faces Resistance as User Frustration Grows
There has been a disconnect between the development team and users. Users have been raising concerns about the KYC process. After months of frustration in a Tentative KYC status after submitting all necessary documents, many have raised concerns about the process. This has prompted a response from the team, arguing that stronger checks support a fairer network regardless of the time it took, ETHNews reported.
The community frustration could be evident in the coin’s price performance. The coin is trading for $0.1664 at the time of writing. This is a 2% drop in the last 24 hours, extending its weekly losses to 5%. Analysts warn that the worst is not over, with reports saying that about 174 million previously locked PI tokens are expected to enter circulation before the end of May.
Pi coin is expected to hold the $0.15 support to maintain a long-term bullish outlook, but its $0.18 resistance remains a challenge to break above without a key catalyst.
Technical work could relieve some of the bearish pressure and drive demand for the coin. The community is looking forward to the Protocol 23 network upgrade soon. This is part of the technical setup needed for the network to support smart contracts and tokenization.
