Pi Network is gaining new attention in crypto rankings. This week, Pi Network entered the top 10 most viewed assets on CoinMarketCap. Which indicates a strong increase in interest. At the same time, it was ranked 18th on CoinGecko’s top 20 trending coins list. These rankings track user activity, not price movements. That matters. It shows that people are searching, tracking and talking about Pi Network more than before.
CoinGecko’s 20 Most Popular Cryptocurrencies
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In short, the eyes have returned and there are many of them. With a listed market cap of around $1.8 billion, Pi Network now sits alongside long-established names like Zcash, Sui, and Ondo on trend charts. That shift reflects a push that goes beyond hype cycles.
KYB Push Brings Major Exchanges to the Ecosystem
Behind the scenes, Pi Network is strengthening its foundations. The project continues to implement its Know Your Business (KYB) framework. Supporters say KYB is not slowing growth. Rather, it is shaping it. Several major exchanges have already completed Pi Network KYB checks. These include OKX, Bitget, Pionex, LBank and MEXC. The process verifies platforms before deeper access to the ecosystem.
This approach aims to reduce bad actors while keeping the doors open for real builders. Pi Network supporters say KYB improves trust, reduces risk, and supports long-term credibility. For a project with millions of users, that structure is important. At the same time, KYC validators received a visible sign of progress. The validation panel now shows “Pi obtained soon.” That update suggests that rewards are getting closer to distribution, boosting morale among early contributors.
Hackathon applications indicate real profit growth
The drive is not limited to compliance. Pi Network also announced the winners of its 2025 Hackathon, the first to be held after the launch of Open Network. More than 215 Mainnet applications were submitted, showing growing developer interest. The main projects focus on real use cases. Blind Lounge, the first place winner, offers privacy-focused social connections using the Pi.
Starmax, which came in second, allows loyalty rewards for spending Pi at local businesses. Run For Pi, the third app, takes Pi into a play-to-earn style gameplay loop. These apps are now available on the Pi browser. While some features are still evolving, the direction is clear. Developers are creating tools intended for everyday use, not just demos.
Popularity increases as ecosystem pieces come together
When classifications, compliance and applications change at the same time, the story changes. The rise of Pi Network on CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko reflects more than curiosity: it reflects cumulative progress on multiple fronts. For example, the network is carefully onboarding exchanges, rewarding validators, and showcasing apps built for real people. However, none of this guarantees instant success. Rather, collectively, it indicates maturity. Currently, Pi Network is back in the conversation. Furthermore, judging by the data, that conversation is getting louder every day.
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