Pi Network Edges Towards Open-Source, Igniting Coinbase Listing Speculation Pi Network, the highly anticipated cryptocurrency project, is making significant strides towards its mainnet launch with its open-source progress now reaching an impressive 90%. This development has fueled renewed speculation within its vast community about a potential listing on major exchanges, particularly Coinbase, with a public code release anticipated by September 2025.
Coinbase Rumors Gain Traction
The possibility of a Coinbase listing for Pi Coin gained unexpected momentum following subtle hints and community discussions. A 2021 Pi Network Hackathon winner, "Pi Barter Mall," reportedly suggested a Coinbase listing could be in the pipeline. Further fanning the flames, Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, posted a Pi Day image featuring the Pi logo, which, while not a formal announcement, sparked widespread talk across social media platforms. Analysts believe a listing on a prominent exchange like Coinbase would dramatically boost Pi Coin's liquidity and public visibility, paving the way for broader adoption.
Expanding Developer Access and Exchange Presence
While the core blockchain protocol of Pi Network remains closed, its open-source layer, PiOS, is progressively being opened to developers. This move facilitates new hackathons aimed at integrating Pi into everyday transactions. Community moderators hint at the potential for a full open-source transition before year-end, though the Pi Core Team has yet to confirm specific dates. Questions surrounding code transparency are expected to be addressed as more of the project's code becomes publicly accessible. In a tangible step towards wider exchange presence, Pi Coin recently secured a listing on Swapfone, a US-regulated, mobile-focused exchange, launching a PI/USDT trading pair in July. This marks Pi's initial foray into the American trading landscape, a "meaningful move" despite Swapfone's smaller scale compared to global giants, signifying incremental progress amid ongoing questions about utility and decentralization.
