Pi Network has released a major update to its Ecosystem Directory Staking feature, aimed at strengthening connections between developers and its community of over 60 million users. The revamp arrives just days before the highly anticipated Pi2Day event on June 28, continuing a busy development period that includes launchpad refinements and infrastructure upgrades.
According to the Pi Core Team's announcement on X, the staking interface received a "new look and improved user experience." Originally introduced during Pi2Day 2025, the feature allows Pioneers to stake Pi tokens on Mainnet to support apps listed in the Pi Browser ecosystem directory. Higher community backing increases an app’s visibility, potentially generating more impressions and user traffic.
The mechanism acts as a decentralized ranking system, offering developers an alternative to traditional app store discovery. The Core Team highlighted that CiDi Games accumulated 3.19 million staked Pi shortly after launch, leading to over 1.2 million game plays in under a week. While staking does not yield protocol-level rewards, the original stake is fully returned after the staking period ends, and developers may voluntarily offer in-app incentives.
Despite the ecosystem progress, PI token price remains under pressure, trading near $0.1301. It hit an all-time low below $0.12 in June after a sharp rejection from $0.30 in March. However, the upcoming token unlock schedule shows an average daily release of under 4.3 million coins, potentially easing some selling pressure if broader market conditions stabilize.
