Pi Network has just launched the Pi Ad Network—a new way for developers to earn money by showing ads in their apps. It’s a big move that could change how apps grow and make money inside the Pi ecosystem. By using the Pi Browser, developers can now reach more users and boost their income without relying on outside ad platforms.
But it’s more than just ads. This update could be the key to unlocking a stronger, more self-sustaining Pi economy.
Let’s take a closer look.
Developers Can Now Earn More and Grow Faster
With this new feature, developers can make money from ads inside their apps and connect with Pi’s large and active user base through the Pi Browser. This is a big step forward for the ecosystem and is expected to power the next phase of Pi’s growth.
The Pi Ad Network started as a pilot program with 5 community apps. Now, it’s being rolled out to all apps listed on the Mainnet Ecosystem Interface. Apps that meet all the requirements can now apply to join the network. However, applying doesn’t guarantee approval — apps still need to pass the listing requirements for the Mainnet ecosystem.
Benefits For Developers
As more users join and engage with apps, the cost of building and maintaining those apps also increases. The Pi Ad Network provides a way for developers to cover these growing costs, allowing them to focus on creating useful and engaging apps that meet the needs of the Pi community, also known as Pioneers.
Earn in Pi, Spend in Pi
Developers will earn Pi based on how much attention their apps receive. Advertisers must spend Pi to run ads, and that Pi goes directly to developers. This creates a healthy loop where developers are rewarded, users stay engaged, and the Pi economy becomes stronger.
Since all ads use Pi for transactions, the coin becomes more useful and valuable. Developers are motivated to create better apps, and users get more ways to spend their Pi, which benefits the entire community.
Developers whose apps are already listed on the Pi Mainnet Ecosystem can now use the Pi Ad Network SDK (Software Development Kit). This allows them to add ads in a consistent, secure, and user-friendly way, using one unified system.
How to Get Started
Developers can apply through the Pi Browser by going to the developer portal. Here’s how:
- Choose their app
- Tap “Dev Ad Network” on the app page
- Complete the ad checklist
- Submit the application form
A full step-by-step guide is available in the portal to help with the process.
Pi Coin Price Climbs, but Caution Ahead
Pi coin is currently trading at $0.6676, up more than 12% in the past 24 hours. Over the past week, it has gained over 40%, placing it close to the top 30 altcoins by market cap. It now sits in 31st place with a market cap of $4.5 billion.
However, there’s a possible risk of a price drop. Around 10 million tokens are set to unlock on April 18, which could lead to a large sell-off and put pressure on the coin’s price.
And just like that, the Pi puzzle gets a new piece, shifting the whole picture a little.
Source: https://coinpedia.org/news/pi-ad-network-goes-live-boosting-developer-earnings-and-ecosystem-growth/