Pi Network extended the .pi domain auction to September 30, allowing the Pi community more time to grow and innovate the applications.
Developers will get more time to create and launch the projects to attract more participation in the .pi domain auction.
The .pi domain auction, built on the Pi Network blockchain, initially set to end on June 28, 2025, now runs until September 30, 2025. Organizers extended the deadline to give the Pi community more time to innovate. However, it has raised some concerns among the network users.
Pi Network Seeks to Enhance Applications with Stellar Core
The Pi Core Team announced on Pi2Day 2025 (June 28) that they extended the “.pi” domain auction deadline to September 30.. Several Pi users on social media asked the reason behind the .pi auction extension.
Analyst Dr Altcoin replied on X, saying the extension likely aligns with Stellar Protocol 23, which faces a mainnet vote on September 3, 2025. Since Pi runs on Stellar-core, the upgrade—with smart contracts, faster transactions, and full Web3 readiness—directly affects Pi’s blockchain.
Simply, the extension gives Pi Network an opportunity to benefit from the Stellar Core to enhance complex decentralized applications, quicker transaction execution, and expanded Web3 capabilities on Pi’s blockchain environment. It will improve the use and potential of Pi and related applications.
Pi Network Fosters Innovation with .pi Domain Auction Extension
One of the goals of this extension period is to enhance the innovation of Pi to attract more developers and businesses. The Pi Network is saying that they want to give the developers more time to create and launch the projects, which will encourage the growth and utility of the Pi ecosystem.
The pioneers will be able to innovate and build the functional apps of the network to draw more participation in the auction of the .pi domain.
The auction also allows users to bid on custom .pi domain names using Pi Coin, enabling developers, businesses, and individuals to establish branded online spaces for apps, stores, or personal projects.
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FAQs
Pi’s blockchain runs on Stellar-core – the September upgrade will bring faster transactions and smart contract capabilities to enhance Pi’s ecosystem.
.pi domains allow developers/businesses to create branded web3 spaces for apps, stores, or projects using Pi Coin as payment in the auction.
The extra time lets developers build more advanced dApps before domain bidding, increasing utility and value of the Pi ecosystem.
Pioneers gain more time to create functional apps that boost Pi’s adoption, while the Stellar upgrade will improve transaction speed and capabilities.