Pi Network Goes Mainstream Ahead of Launch, Targeting Elon Musk and Racing to the Top in Social Media Followers

Pi Network's search interest just hit 100 on Google Trends—eclipsing its previous record as mainnet nears.

Pi Network Surges in Search Interest, App Downloads, Exchange Listings Ahead of Mainnet Launch

Pi Network is experiencing a surge in search interest, app downloads, and exchange listings ahead of its mainnet launch.

According to Google Trends data, search interest for “Pi Network” hit 100 this week, which is the highest possible score on the platform. This interest has surged over the past few months, with its previous record being 26 in March 2024.

Pi Network is a mobile-first blockchain that aims to make crypto accessible to everyone. The project was founded in 2018 by Stanford graduates Nicolas Kokkalis and Chengdiao Fan. Pi Network claims to have over 35 million active members worldwide, who can mine Pi on their phones without specialized hardware or technical knowledge.

This surge in interest is also evident in the app's performance on Google Play. According to data from PlayTracker, the Pi Network app has been downloaded over 110 million times, ranking it just behind Facebook and Instagram on the platform. The app also saw a massive 540,000 new users on February 17 alone.

Moreover, Pi Network is also quickly gaining followers on social media. According to crypto analyst Kim H Wong, Pi Network is racing to the top in follower count among major cryptos, excluding meme coins. This community backing is crucial for the project's continued success.

In a bold move, Pi Network’s community hopes to draw Elon Musk's attention to the project. A viral post by Dr. Picoin highlights Pi's Web3 capabilities, scalability, eco-friendliness, and low fees, directly calling out Musk for an endorsement.

As Pi Network prepares for its mainnet launch, several major crypto exchanges are rushing to list Pi Network. OKX, Bitget, HTX, Gate.io, and MEXC have already listed Pi Network, and CoinW recently joined the roster.

Binance has also opened a community vote to gauge interest in listing Pi Network. If successful, this move would further solidify Pi Network's presence in the crypto market.

With the newly found trader interest in the Pi network, several major crypto exchanges are rushing to list it. OKX, Bitget, HTX, Gate.io, and MEXC have already listed Pi Network, and CoinW recently joined the roster.

Binance has also opened a community vote to gauge interest in listing Pi Network, a move that could further solidify its position in the crypto market.

As Pi Network's mainnet launch nears, the market is speculating on how Pi Coin will perform once fully tradeable.

Historically, new token launches often see excitement followed by a price drop, as seen with PENGU and BLAST, while Hyperliquid managed to sustain strong levels. Currently, Pi Coin's IOU trading activity suggests a price range of $50–75, with notable buying interest between $50 and $60. This hints at a potential price floor, but whether Pi Coin can hold its value after launch remains uncertain.