TLDR
- Pi Nodes processed OpenMind AI tasks with steady performance in tests.
- The case study supports Pi’s plan to build a decentralized AI layer.
- Upgrades like Pi Node v0.5.4 prepare the network for Open Mainnet.
- Pi App Studio and Pi DEX advance as the ecosystem readies for 2025 rollout.
Pi Network has shared new details on its OpenMind AI Proof-of-Concept case study, offering a closer look at how its global node network can support real AI computing tasks. The report shows how millions of community-run nodes could help process AI workloads in a distributed way. This update arrives at a key moment, as Pi prepares for its Open Mainnet launch and upgrades the tools that will support its next phase of development.
Case Study Shows AI Processing Through Pi Nodes
Pi Network released the case study to explain how its nodes performed AI tasks during real-world tests with OpenMind. The project used nodes from different regions to process AI workloads. The early data showed stable performance and low error rates during the trial period.
The team said the goal was to test whether a large community-run network could support AI tasks that are normally handled by major cloud systems. The model used in the test spread work across many devices. This setup allowed each node to complete small units of processing in a distributed system.
Pi Network groups have said the test shows how a global node network could help reduce dependence on centralized cloud systems. They also said the process could support fairer reward distribution for users who run nodes.
Progress Toward Open Mainnet Launch
The report comes as the project prepares for its Open Mainnet rollout. Testnet 1 processed high transaction volumes with low error counts. A new update, Testnet 2 version v23, will move the system closer to full deployment.
Pi Network said the upcoming mainnet will allow developers to bring new dApps and tools into a real-world setting. The team also released Pi Node version 0.5.4. The update improves bonus calculations and adds open-port tracking. It also adds new security measures for node operators.
Community groups said the final steps toward mainnet mark an important phase for the project. They also said developers are preparing to launch new services once the mainnet opens.
Upgraded Tools for Developers and dApps
Pi App Studio has been updated to help developers build custom applications faster. The tool connects to new backend systems that are being prepared for the mainnet environment. Developers can now test more features in advance.
The Pi DEX is also set for mainnet release later in 2025. The exchange will allow users to move value on-chain and connect to broader DeFi activity. Pi Network said the exchange will help support real utility for its token once mainnet opens.
Growing Community Role in Network Operations
Pi’s community of more than 50 million users continues to run nodes and test system functions. The OpenMind trial shows how the community can support tasks beyond blockchain operations. It also shows how users may take part in future computing work once mainnet expands.
The case study marks a new phase where blockchain and distributed computing move together. It also marks Pi Network’s effort to build systems that use shared resources for AI and app development.





