Pi Network clarifies the key differences between the Pi Open Network and the upcoming Pi Mainnet

Pi Network Alerts has published a detailed explanation outlining the differences between the Pi Open Network and the upcoming Pi Mainnet, as the ecosystem is undergoing a significant transition.

With increased integration and rising expectations for full decentralization, this clarification helps users understand what each stage represents and the project's development.

The Pi Open Network is set to launch in early 2025, marking the project's first step toward externally connected regulated networks. It introduces controlled real-world integrations while maintaining protections for users and developers.

This framework enables businesses to test Pi payments in a limited environment, focusing on application-level commerce, peer-to-peer interactions, and utility-based transactions. Although external connections are enabled, Pi remains non-tradable on open markets.

The system is designed to help engineers evaluate network activity, monitor ledger performance, and analyze user engagement. According to Pi Network Alerts, the Pi Open Network is a preparatory phase for a broader global economy. The next major milestone is the Pi Mainnet, which will bring full decentralization and unrestricted external connections. Developers will gain permissionless access to cross-chain interactions and smart contract deployment.

Control by the core team will be gradually phased out, and network security will shift to decentralized validators. The community expects the Mainnet to introduce global liquidity, establishing Pi as a fully tradable digital currency. According to updates, the Mainnet is expected to launch in December 2025, marking the final step to break free from a closed network structure.

This announcement has sparked strong reactions within the community. Many pioneers state that the Pi Open Network has improved their experience, describing its KYC process as smoother and emphasizing the real value brought by digital commerce. Others are excited about the Mainnet, believing that true decentralization will make Pi a mature and globally influential cryptocurrency.

Analysts note that a phased approach helps reduce onboarding risks for new users. Pi Network Alerts encourages the community to stay informed, continue learning, and push the network toward its next stage of evolution.