Pi Network has officially launched Pi Hackathon 2025, marking its first major developer challenge following the debut of the Open Network. This hackathon invites developers to design and launch Pi-powered applications that deliver real-world utility and help evolve the ecosystem—with a total prize pool of 160,000 Pi.
Building on the innovation momentum from Pi2Day 2025, the competition encourages a broad range of utility-driven ideas, from daily-use tools to entirely new app concepts. All submissions must meet the Mainnet Listing Requirements and provide tangible value to the Pi community.
Incentives & Prizes:
1st Place: 75,000 Pi
2nd Place: 45,000 Pi
3rd Place: 15,000 Pi
Up to 5 Honorable Mentions: 5,000 Pi each
Key Dates:
August 15: Registration opens and team formation begins
August 21: Hackathon officially starts
September 19: Midpoint check-in (optional, but may yield mentorship and exposure)
October 15: Final submissions due, including app listing and demo video
Developers are encouraged to leverage Pi App Studio, Brainstorm, the Developer Portal, and open-source resources (PiOS), as well as AI tools, to build and refine their ideas.