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Fact Check: Is Pi Network Going Fully Open Source Next Month?

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Rizwan Ansari and Qadir AK

The Pi Network community is filled with anticipation, many are asking: Is Pi Network going fully open source in September 2025? With talk of a mainnet launch and new ecosystem updates on the horizon, it’s time to separate fact from rumor.

So, is Pi going open source next month?

Where Did the Claim Start?

This claim gained momentum after several Pi community moderators, including Shah Rah π, shared on X that “Pi Network open source may be realized around September!” He even posted a simple FAQ image explaining what this update could mean for everyone. 

Fact Check: Pi Going Open Source in September 2025?

Lack of Official Confirmation

As of now, no update from the Pi Core Team on minepi.com or their verified social media accounts confirms the central node shutdown or full open-source transition. The lack of an official blog post, or press release, suggests the move is either in progress or speculative.

Core Protocol Access

Meanwhile, both the X post and web articles emphasize that while PIOS enables open-source app development, the blockchain’s core protocol remains inaccessible to the public

Is Pi Already Open Source?

Not yet. The Pi team says they are working to release their code to the public, but as of today, the code is not open source. Many in the community, as well as Pi news blogs and moderators like Shah Rah π, expect the code to be available in September.

However, as of August 4, 2025, the full source code hasn’t yet been published for everyone to see.

Summary Table: Coinpedia’s Evidence

ClaimCoinpedia’s Evidence & Facts
Pi will be open source in SeptemberHints/teasers from official channels; transition in progress, but no official confirmation from the Pi network team.
Pi code is open source nowNot yet (as of Aug 4, 2025), but the mainnet is live
Open Network is enabledConfirmed since Feb 2025; anyone can build/connect

Conclusion

ClaimPi Network goes open source in September.
VerdictPartly True (In Progress)
Fact-Check by CoinpediaBased on the available data, there is no official confirmation that Pi Network has fully gone open source as of August 04, 2025.

However, prominent member’s of Pi community tweeting that September 2025 is the most likely month for the full public release.
Rizwan Ansari and Qadir AK

Rizwan is an experienced Crypto journalist with almost half a decade of experience covering everything related to the growing crypto industry — from price analysis to blockchain disruption. During this period, he’s authored more than 3,000 news articles for Coinpedia News.

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