What is PiCoin?

PiCoin is the cryptocurrency of the Pi Network. Dr. Nicolas Kokkalis, Dr. Chengdiao Fan, and their team from Sanford University developed the Pi Network. It was officially launched on March 14, 2019, which is also known as Pi Day. Pi Network was launched to make crypto mining accessible through mobile devices. It started as a social experiment, but with the efforts of 35+ core team members, it grew into a larger community. PiCoin was developed to make crypto mining easy for crypto traders. Unlike traditional crypto mining that requires a complex setup, PiCoin requires only a smartphone for mining. It allows users to mine new PiCoins through their mobile devices. It is also being used to build Web3 apps.

How Does PiCoin Work?

PiCoin works on the Stellar Consensus Protocol (SCP). Users have to mine through their mobile phones to earn PiCoins. There is no need to solve complex mathematical problems; users can verify their transactions through simple security circles. To mine PiCoins, users need to download the Pi Network App and log in to activate the mining feature. Users can mine once every 24 hours by just tapping a button in the app. The apps also have Pi Nodes,  Pi lockups and other app engagement activities that allow users to earn more PiCoin.

PiCoin Distribution

 

Mining Reward	65%	Distributed to user for mining
Core Team	20%	Distributed to the development team.
Ecosystem Development	10%	Distributed to support dApps and businesses.
Liquidity Pool	5%	Distributed to provide transaction liquidity

 

Features of Picoin

PiCoin became popular in the crypto world because:

• It allows crypto mining through mobile technology.
• It offers a decentralized ecosystem.
• It does not require a special hardware setup for mining.
• You can use it to easily buy goods and services through Pi Network Apps and e-commerce platforms.
• You can easily buy and trade NFTs within the Pi ecosystem.

You can easily send money anywhere in the world without paying high fees. PiCoin, when compared to other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, has proved to be more efficient in terms of energy consumption. It uses mobile-based mining that does require additional hardware setup.  Whereas Bitcoin requires mining rigs and Ethereum uses Proof-of-Stake (PoS), which are not more energy efficient. PiCoin is built for fast transactions, whereas Bitcoin and Ethereum may face slow transactions during peak times.

Where to Use PiCoin

PiCoin is a widely used medium of currency exchange in the digital world.

• It is being used for retail payments. In South Korea, more than 100 stores now accept PiCoin.
• It is being used by freelancers to offer their services in exchange for PiCoin.
• It is being used for peer-to-peer transfers, and users can send PiCoins to others instantly.
• You can use PiCoins with the Pi Network ecosystem (Pi Apps) for in-app purchases and some e-commerce platforms that accept PiCoins in exchange for their products.

PiCoin Value in 2025

PiCoin value varies depending on its adoption and overall demand. As of 2025, the value of PiCoin falls somewhere between $0.44 – $1.31. Pi Network’s open mainnet launch in February this year had a significant impact on PiCoin’s value. The open mainnet facilitates external payment and is expected to be added to exchange markets.

PiCoin Price and Future Predictions

According to the Pi Network white paper: “The PiCoin price is expected to grow 25-30% by this year.” Many investors are now looking for PiCoin’s future prediction as they want to know if it is worth investing in or not.

PiCoin Price Prediction 2025 (July-December)

 

Month	Minimum Price	Maximum Price	Average Price	ROI
July	$ 0.307042	$ 0.43999	$ 0.349067	0.18%
August	$ 0.333526	$ 0.356849	$ 0.345469	19.04%
September	$ 0.328398	$ 0.354128	$ 0.339032	19.66%
October	$ 0.302013	$ 0.334944	$ 0.32046	24.01%
November	$ 0.319464	$ 0.334335	$ 0.327743	24.15%
December	$ 0.331794	$ 0.33818	$ 0.33818	23.28%

PiCoin Price Prediction from 2025-2030

 

Year	Minimum Price	Maximum Price	Average Price	ROI
2025	$ 0.302013	$ 0.43999	$ 0.168078	0.31%
2026	$ 0.337154	$ 1.207559	$ 0.672125	173.63%
2027	$ 0.415548	$ 0.802878	$ 0.585459	81.92%
2028	$ 0.429322	$ 0.639127	$ 0.491935	44.81%
2029	$ 0.562873	$ 1.246622	$ 0.759468	182.45%
2030	$ 0.931852	$ 1.871446	$ 1.185547	324.04%

  PiCoin prices are affected by several factors, including:

• New protocol updates
• Block reward halvings
• Cryptocurrency exchange hacks
• Regulations and adaptation by companies

Pi Network aims to develop a decentralized ecosystem where users can manage smart contracts. They want to make Pi a convenient and easy-to-use digital currency for everyday use. PiCoin has a high potential to grow in the future. As it is more energy efficient than other crypto mining, it has a good potential to grow in future.  Active traders and investors are showing more willingness to buy PiCoin. So we can expect a high growth rate in future. The future price of PiCoin depends on how widely it will be adopted in the trading world. You might be interested in reading: Your Guide to Digital Payments in Indonesia 2025: E-Wallets, BNPL, and Crypto Trends