As the Pi Network approaches its inaugural Ecosystem Summit scheduled for November 17-19, a series of significant updates has been introduced to improve app development, token tracking, AI integration, and identity verification.
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On October 29, Pi Network detailed changes aimed at supporting developers, app publishers, and businesses that require robust identity verification systems.
The upcoming summit promises three days filled with virtual presentations, application showcases, and a chance for developers to engage directly with the Pi community. A new platform and details about an upcoming hackathon are expected to be announced during the event.
Enhancements to Developer Portal
The Pi Network has transformed its developer portal by introducing a dedicated configuration area, which replaces the prior onboarding checklist. This section now enables developers to manage their domains, API keys, app wallets, and privacy details from one streamlined location.
According to the Pi team, users can now navigate more effectively to essential services such as Pi Sign-In, the Ecosystem List, PiNet, and the Pi Ad Network. These improvements build upon a previous update from September that added local storage capabilities for selected applications, enabling users to retain settings and session data directly on their devices.
This local storage does not track users across different devices and is designed to keep data securely tied to specific accounts. In addition, the documentation has been consolidated into a single domain, allowing developers to access resources related to registration, sandbox development, authentication, payment integration, and preparations for mainnet deployment more easily.
SoloHost: AI-Driven App Packaging
For developers looking to transition existing applications to Pi Desktop, the updated SoloHost feature now includes AI-assisted capabilities for app packaging. This new skill accepts public Docker images and helps generate the necessary files for application submissions.
Supported coding assistants such as Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex are available for developers. After responding to queries about the application’s needed features, these tools can create and validate two essential configuration files. Furthermore, the latest version, Desktop 0.6.4, has improved remote access methods, eliminating the need to configure home routers for accessing supported apps.
With this update, checks for application file and network access are implemented at the time of software publication, during installation, and whenever the software is initiated, thereby enhancing security and limiting unnecessary access to device files and Pi Node data.
New Features in Pi BlockExplorer
The Pi BlockExplorer has been upgraded to include historical price information for Launchpad Testnet tokens, like SLICE, which are displayed against Test-Pi values. Notably, public users can access this feature without the need for a Pi account or Pi browser.
It’s important to note that these experimental tokens will not transition to the mainnet. The proceeds from token launches will be directed into a liquidity pool associated with ecosystem tokens, rather than being retained by the issuing projects.
In a previous announcement regarding the upcoming summit, it was revealed that Pi Network has over 300 mainnet applications, supported by more than 420,000 nodes and 18.1 million fully KYC-verified users.
Expanded Capabilities of PiVerify
PiVerify has introduced enhanced identity verification features aimed at businesses. A new facial uniqueness check helps detect possibly duplicate IDs, while additional liveness checks allow companies to request reinforcements of verification after the initial identity check for customers.
Companies utilizing PiVerify will pay for the service with Pi, applying verification technologies originating from the network’s KYC system. However, details on how these companies will manage biometric data and the duration for which they will retain such records have not been disclosed.
At the upcoming summit, attendees can expect to see demonstrations of enterprise and community applications, gain insights into developer tools, and participate in discussions with the core team. Information regarding the hackathon will also be provided during the event.
