The Pi Network’s Shocking Triumph: Surpassing Uniswap’s Record! 😱💸

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Pi Network (PI) has just usurped Uniswap’s (UNI) previous record to become the largest and most valuable airdrop in crypto history. A true David and Goliath story… except Goliath wasn’t so lucky this time.

This remarkable achievement followed the network’s much-anticipated mainnet launch and the debut of its token on major exchanges. We know, we’re all on the edge of our seats.

The Pi Network’s Conquest: Uniswap’s Reign Overthrown

According to a report from Bitget exchange, Uniswap once proudly reigned over crypto airdrops with an impressive $6.43 billion valuation after its 2020 token distribution. But, lo and behold, Pi Network has gone above and beyond to shatter that record, effectively doubling Uniswap’s airdrop value. Poor Uniswap, they didn’t see this one coming!

With a circulating supply of 6.3 billion PI tokens and a launch price that made investors do a double take (around $2), Pi Network’s total airdrop value hit a whopping $12.6 billion on Thursday. Yes, you read that right, *billion* with a B.

“1 PI = 2$,” Pi Network proudly declared on X. Well, *aren’t* we feeling smug now?

With the mainnet launch coinciding with this historical milestone, Pi Network’s airdrop has forever etched its name in the crypto record books. But don’t be fooled. This isn’t just another airdrop aimed at rewarding the usual early adopters and investors. No, this one is about mass participation, as if Pi Network is trying to win the participation trophy of the crypto world. And, spoiler alert: they just might.

Since 2019, millions of users have been mining tokens from their mobile devices—seriously, your grandma could probably have one if she’d just upgraded her phone. This created an enormous, engaged community that helped make Pi’s airdrop the colossal beast that it is. *Amazing, right?*

Meanwhile, crypto exchanges like Bitget were practically tripping over themselves to offer Pi Network airdrops before its official launch. And don’t get us started on BitMart, who sweetened the deal with USDT giveaways. Talk about enthusiastic. Exchanges were practically begging to hitch their wagons to Pi’s star.

The Pi Network’s Next Big Act After Mainnet

After finally breaking free from its walled garden, Pi Network has entered its “Open Network” phase. No more restrictions—Pi Network can now integrate with other blockchains and financial systems. Looks like they’ve grown up and are ready to play with the big kids.

“Open Network has unlocked Pi’s thriving ecosystem, innovative applications, and extensive peer-to-peer network for integration with the broader blockchain world,” said the Pi Network team. A classic “we’re here, we’re fabulous, and you can’t ignore us” moment.

They’ve also made it crystal clear that they’re on a mission to create a “utility-driven and widely adopted cryptocurrency.” Because, you know, we all need more cryptos to throw our wallets at, right? Specifically, the pioneers will now be able to conduct transactions outside Pi’s little ecosystem. The world’s their oyster.

But wait—don’t get too carried away. Despite the record-breaking airdrop, Pi Network still has a mountain of challenges ahead. Regulatory scrutiny? Check. Skepticism about its unique mining model? You bet. Critics argue that Pi Network’s pyramid-style user acquisition raises serious concerns about its sustainability and compliance. There’s also the minor issue of market volatility, especially since many of its users are dipping their toes into crypto for the first time. Talk about a baptism by fire.

Nevertheless, Pi Network’s leadership remains undeterred, clinging to their dreams of a decentralized, scalable ecosystem. BeInCrypto even reported that the project claims to be 120 times faster than the Bitcoin network. Now, that’s bold. Whether Pi can maintain this momentum and fulfill its lofty goals in the coming months remains to be seen. Stay tuned—this story is far from over.

And just when you thought things couldn’t get crazier, Pi Network’s PI Coin was trading at $1.1984, which is a 37% drop from its launch price. Someone, get these guys a tissue!

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2025-02-20 15:58