Pi Network Announces Winners of First Open Network Hackathon

Pi Network’s inaugural Open Network era hackathon saw 215 mainnet submissions, with Blind_Lounge winning for its KYC-integrated dating app using Pi payments, followed by innovative loyalty and gaming projects.

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Summary

Pi Network announced the winners of its first hackathon in the Open Network era, receiving over 215 mainnet app submissions. Blind_Lounge won with a privacy-focused dating platform integrating KYC verification and Pi cryptocurrency transactions. Starmax secured second place with a loyalty rewards system, and RUN FOR PI placed third for incorporating Pi payments into a gaming experience. The event reflects Pi Network’s emphasis on practical blockchain applications and community-driven innovation.

Terms & Concepts
  • Mainnet: The fully operational and public version of a blockchain network where real transactions occur.
  • Hackathon: An event where developers collaborate intensively to create software projects within a limited timeframe.
  • Open Network: A blockchain phase in which the network is fully accessible to the public for participation and transactions.