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Pi Network's Gaming Gamble: Desperate Move or Genius Play?

Another Day, Another Pi Network Hype Train

Okay, let's get this straight. Pi Network, the crypto project that’s still "coming soon" after all this time, is now partnering with CiDi Games to build... what exactly? More hype? Because that seems to be the only thing Pi Network excels at.

They're saying this partnership will "accelerate Web3 gaming innovations." Right. Just what the world needs: another crypto project trying to glom onto the "metaverse" or "Web3" buzzwords. It's like watching a toddler trying to build a skyscraper with LEGOs. Cute, but ultimately pointless.

Pi Network's whole pitch is that they're building a "global social network" where people can "engage and transact." Translation: they want to create their own little walled garden where they control everything. And now they're adding games to the mix? Sounds like a recipe for a digital dystopia, if you ask me.

Gaming: The Hail Mary of Crypto Projects?

The Pi Network folks claim gaming is a "perfect fit" for their ecosystem. Because, offcourse, games are "social, interactive, and have virtual economies." As if those are unique to crypto. Last time I checked, Fortnite didn’t require a blockchain to suck away kids' attention spans and parents’ wallets.

But here's the kicker: they're already talking about "monetization via the Pi Ad Network." So, not only do they want to control the games, but they also want to bombard you with ads while you're playing them? This ain't innovation; it's just another layer of extraction.

And then there's this CiDi Games, building a "library of high-quality games" for the Pi ecosystem. Anyone else getting flashbacks to those shovelware titles that plagued early mobile app stores? I'm picturing endless reskins of Candy Crush, except now you're earning fractions of a Pi coin instead of meaningless points.

They're aiming for testing in Q1 2026. So, basically, we're looking at at least another year of empty promises and vaporware demos. Anyone wanna bet that deadline gets pushed back?

According to Coinpedia, the real pi network price is still hovering around $0.23. Meanwhile, some corners of the internet are still pushing that "GCV value" nonsense of $314,159. Give me a break.

Pi Network Ventures: Throwing Money at Problems

Pi Network Ventures is apparently making "strategic investments" in companies like CiDi Games. Ah yes, the classic "throw money at the problem and hope it goes away" strategy. It's hard to see this as anything but a desperate attempt to inject some life into a project that's been stagnant for far too long. According to the Pi Network's official blog, they are partnering with CiDi Games to "accelerate Web3 gaming innovations" Pi Network Partners with CiDi Games to Accelerate Web3 Gaming Innovations and Expand Pi’s Real-World Use.

They want to partner with "experienced founders and fast-growing, disruptive companies." But are they actually finding those partners, or are they just settling for anyone who's willing to slap the Pi Network logo on their website? I mean, let's be real, what "experienced founder" is betting their career on Pi at this point?

And look, I get it. They're trying to build an ecosystem. They're talking about "grassroots development" and "high-signal investments." They're even throwing around terms like "Pi App Studio" and "Pi SDK." But it all feels so… forced. So artificial. Like they're trying to create a community from scratch, instead of letting one grow organically.

They're trying to build a real-world utility for Pi, but are they even close? Or is Pi destined to remain just another speculative crypto asset, propped up by hype and empty promises?

So, is it a genius play or is this thing doomed?

Look, I'm not saying Pi Network is a complete scam. Maybe, just maybe, they'll actually pull this off. Maybe they'll create a thriving gaming ecosystem that actually benefits its users. Maybe I'm just being too cynical.

Then again, maybe they're just stringing people along, hoping to cash out before the whole thing collapses. The Pi Network value might never reach those crazy GCV predictions, and the pi network coin might just fade into obscurity. Time will tell.

I don't know, maybe I'm just burned out on all the crypto hype. It all feels so empty, so… soulless. Like a bunch of tech bros trying to reinvent the wheel, except this time the wheel is made of blockchain and powered by greed. And honestly...