Pi Network Invests in CiDi Games: Web3 Gaming Goes Live on Pi Blockchain
Pi Network’s First Major Gaming Investment: CiDi Games Partnership Announced
Pi Network Ventures has made its debut investment in CiDi Games, a cutting-edge Web3 gaming studio, to pioneer real blockchain-based entertainment on the Pi ecosystem. Revealed on November 26, 2025, this strategic partnership injects capital into CiDi’s development of high-quality games integrated with Pi’s wallet, ads, and native token ($PI). For crypto newcomers, Web3 gaming means play-to-earn mechanics where users own assets and earn tokens, no central servers or paywalls. As the official blog post highlights, “This investment is about creating sustainable utility. CiDi Games isn’t just a game; it’s a proof of concept for how Pi can be used as a real currency in digital economies.” With Pi’s 60 million+ users, this could onboard millions to blockchain gaming, starting with Q1 2026 testing.
CiDi Games: Building Pi’s Web3 Gaming Library
CiDi Games specializes in lightweight H5 (HTML5) games optimized for mobile, ensuring accessibility for Pi’s global audience. The partnership unlocks key features: $PI as in-game currency for purchases and rewards, full Pi Wallet integration for seamless transactions, and Pi Ads for monetization. Developers gain an open SDK to create custom titles, fostering a vibrant library. Early plans include multiplayer adventures and strategy games where players earn $PI through quests or battles. As the announcement emphasizes, “Mining → Daily use starts here.” This shifts Pi from validation to utility, users spend $PI on virtual items, trade them, or cash out via ramps. With CiDi’s Finland-based team (active since 2018), expect polished experiences tailored for emerging markets.
What This Means for Pioneers: From Mining to Earning in Games
For Pi users, this is a utility breakthrough. Deposit $PI to buy skins, unlock levels, or join tournaments. Earn more through gameplay, bridging mining rewards to daily fun. The H5 platform runs on low-end devices, perfect for 91% of Pi’s base in Asia and Africa. As community reactions pour in, “Web3 is taking over!” from PiNews360, excitement builds. First games test in Q1 2026, with full rollout by mid-year. This could spike $PI demand; the token traded at $0.2579 on November 26, up 2% intraday amid $46.65M volume. For devs, the SDK invites creation, potentially exploding Pi’s ecosystem beyond payments.
Pi’s Gaming Horizon: Utility That Plays to Win
In short, Pi Ventures’ CiDi bet isn’t speculative. It’s the start of Web3 gaming on Pi. Pioneers earn and spend. Devs build freely. As Q1 2026 nears, watch the library grow. Blockchain isn’t abstract. It’s playable. Lumexo remains a top wallet for $XLM trades and RWAs.