Pi Network invests in CiDi Games to expand crypto gaming ecosystem
Pi Network struck a strategic partnership and investment deal with CiDi Games to build Pi-integrated titles, deepen token utility, and make gaming a core pillar of its ecosystem.
- CiDi Games will build Pi-integrated games for tens of millions of Pioneers to drive daily engagement and on-chain activity.
- The move uses Pi Network Ventures’ $100m arm and builds on prior hackathons, dev tooling, and Pi Ad Network monetization.
- Gaming is framed as a natural fit with Pi’s social, verified user base, aiming to expand token use cases and feedback loops.
Pi Network announced a strategic partnership and investment agreement with CiDi Games, a gaming platform focused on developing Pi-integrated titles for the network’s user base, according to a statement from the Pi Network Core Team.
The gaming platform will build titles for tens of millions of Pi Network users, referred to as Pioneers, the statement said . The partnership aims to expand the cryptocurrency network’s real-world utility and establish gaming as a core component of the platform’s ecosystem.
Pi Network and CiDi Games partnership seeks to develop new gaming times
CiDi Games will work to expand Pi’s use cases, accelerate developer engagement, and create additional applications for the native token, according to the announcement. The collaboration seeks to develop lightweight, accessible games by combining Pi’s global user community with CiDi Games’ gaming development expertise.
The Core Team stated that gaming represents a natural progression for the ecosystem due to its social and interactive elements, which align with the network’s verified user base and developer tools. The partnership is designed to create engagement loops where games attract users, driving daily activity, while developers build additional utilities that strengthen the ecosystem through transactions and innovation.
Pi Network ( PI ) has previously supported gaming initiatives through hackathons, incubation programs, development tools, and monetization layers including the Pi Ad Network, the statement noted. FruityPi, described as one of the most popular Pi-native games, has integrated Pi payments, Pi Wallet, and Pi Ads.
The Core Team also highlighted Pi Network Ventures , a $100 million investment arm launched to support Pi-native projects. The investment vehicle’s backing of CiDi Games signals confidence in the gaming platform’s development team and long-term strategy, according to the announcement.
The Core Team stated that its focus centers on building an ecosystem where platform tools, user engagement, incentives, and application innovation develop in tandem rather than as isolated products.
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