The post Ecosystem Upgrades and Mining Cuts Set the Stage for a Surge appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Blockchain Pi Network is turning to gaming as its latest frontier, unveiling a community-built project called PiOnline. Rather than positioning it as just another play-to-earn title, the developers describe it as an experimental economy where farming, governance, and DeFi blend into one experience. From Farms to Competitive Arenas At the center of PiOnline is its “Genesis Farm,” which allows players to cultivate virtual land while earning staking rewards. The system uses two tokens: SEED as the in-game currency and PIOL for decision-making within the project’s DAO. A battle royale mode is already in the pipeline, aiming to give the game a more competitive edge and broaden its appeal beyond farming enthusiasts. The team has leaned on incentives to attract early users, offering free plots and seeds to those who join quickly. Their stated ambition is to simulate an economy that ties virtual activity to financial mechanics, something Pi has been eager to showcase since experimenting with earlier titles like FruityPi. Building Engagement Around Utility For Pi, gaming is not a side project — it’s a strategy. The Core Team has long argued that user retention will come not only from payments but also from interactive apps that bring daily activity to the network. Gaming projects, coupled with reward systems and social mechanics, fit directly into that vision. Meanwhile, the ecosystem is expanding elsewhere. Pi recently signed on as a Gold Sponsor for Token2049 in Singapore, a major Web3 conference set for October. It also deepened accessibility with Onramp Money, opening up direct purchases of Pi across more than 60 countries via payment channels like Alipay and GCash. Price Still Lags Behind Despite these developments, Pi Coin’s market price has been slow to respond. The token is holding near $0.34 — only slightly above its lows — and has managed a… The post Ecosystem Upgrades and Mining Cuts Set the Stage for a Surge appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Blockchain Pi Network is turning to gaming as its latest frontier, unveiling a community-built project called PiOnline. Rather than positioning it as just another play-to-earn title, the developers describe it as an experimental economy where farming, governance, and DeFi blend into one experience. From Farms to Competitive Arenas At the center of PiOnline is its “Genesis Farm,” which allows players to cultivate virtual land while earning staking rewards. The system uses two tokens: SEED as the in-game currency and PIOL for decision-making within the project’s DAO. A battle royale mode is already in the pipeline, aiming to give the game a more competitive edge and broaden its appeal beyond farming enthusiasts. The team has leaned on incentives to attract early users, offering free plots and seeds to those who join quickly. Their stated ambition is to simulate an economy that ties virtual activity to financial mechanics, something Pi has been eager to showcase since experimenting with earlier titles like FruityPi. Building Engagement Around Utility For Pi, gaming is not a side project — it’s a strategy. The Core Team has long argued that user retention will come not only from payments but also from interactive apps that bring daily activity to the network. Gaming projects, coupled with reward systems and social mechanics, fit directly into that vision. Meanwhile, the ecosystem is expanding elsewhere. Pi recently signed on as a Gold Sponsor for Token2049 in Singapore, a major Web3 conference set for October. It also deepened accessibility with Onramp Money, opening up direct purchases of Pi across more than 60 countries via payment channels like Alipay and GCash. Price Still Lags Behind Despite these developments, Pi Coin’s market price has been slow to respond. The token is holding near $0.34 — only slightly above its lows — and has managed a…