Pi Network has achieved a pivotal technical milestone by activating smart contracts on its Testnet2 environment. This move transitions the project from theoretical planning into an executable phase, enabling developers to begin building decentralized applications (dApps), automated logic, and on-chain interactions within the Pi ecosystem. Community members and builders have confirmed that the contracts are live and callable.
The activation is underpinned by a massive, verified user base of over 17.5 million individuals who have completed Know Your Customer (KYC) verification. This positions Pi Network with one of the largest verified user bases in Web3, providing a ready audience for developers and reducing the risk for builders testing new ideas. The KYC structure also helps reduce spam and fraud, allowing for easier management of payments, identity, and access control.
According to posts from community figures, the update represents full system integration on Testnet2, with all core modules interconnected and achieving end-to-end functionality. The development team has completed the "evolution engine" for contract execution and on-chain transitions, describing the state as a "final seal" with no rollback paths, indicating an irreversible, locked update.
The shift has changed the community's tone from years of criticism over slow progress and vague timelines to a focus on active building. Developers are now sharing code snippets, contract calls, and early integrations, with Testnet2 blocks reportedly processing smoothly. While speculation about timelines and token value persists, Pi Network itself has not confirmed any dates, and builders emphasize focusing on utility over hype.
Launched in 2019 with a mobile mining focus, Pi Network has attracted over 50 million users but faced periods of slow development and mainnet delays. The activation of smart contracts on the enhanced, more scalable Testnet2 is seen as a fundamental step toward becoming a functional Layer-1 ecosystem capable of supporting DeFi, apps, and governance.
