Can Pi Network Really Deliver a Web3 App Store?

Oh joy, another “revolutionary” tech thingy that’s going to change the world 🌎! Pi Network’s new Studio promises to make creating Web3 apps a breeze, even for non-coders (i.e., me 🙋‍♀️). With the help of AI, you can just describe your app in plain language, and voilà! The Studio will generate the interface, backend, payment functions, and even ads 💸.

Accessible via the Pi Browser and the main Pi Network app, the Studio is like a magic genie that grants your app wishes ✨. It’s a step towards turning Pi into a Web3-native alternative to TikTok or Shopify, but, you know, blockchain-y 🤖.

disappointed face But, alas, the initial release has been a bit of a letdown for some. Pi community figure Woody Lightyear (not the actual astronaut, I assume 🚀) expressed his discontent publicly, calling for a full release that’s more than just a fancy chatbot tool 🤖. Others have labeled the update a distraction from unmet promises by the Pi Core Team 🤔.

Despite the criticisms, the Studio’s potential remains significant 🤞. The platform aims to lower the barriers to blockchain innovation, with features like staking for visibility, instant cloud deployment, and .pi domain branding 💻. Yet, until more robust capabilities are rolled out, it seems the Pi community is stuck in wait-and-see mode ⏰.

So, can Pi Network really deliver a Web3 app store? 🤔 Only time (and a few more updates) will tell ⏰. In the meantime, I’ll just be over here, waiting for my app wishes to be granted ✨.

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2025-07-07 19:11