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 πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ). With the help of AI, you can just describe your app in plain language, and voilΓ ! The Studio will generate the interface, backend, payment functions, and even ads πŸ’Έ.

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 πŸ€–.

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 πŸš€) expressed his discontent publicly, calling for a full release that’s more than just a fancy chatbot tool πŸ€–. Others have labeled the update a distraction from unmet promises by the Pi Core Team πŸ€”.

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 πŸ’». 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? πŸ€” 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 ✨.

Read More

2025-07-07 19:11