TL;DR
- Pi Network’s Liquidity Shift: Pi-denominated pairs reduce fragmentation, stabilize prices, and improve trade efficiency.
- Transparency Boost: Domain verification helps Pioneers assess token authenticity, reducing misrepresentation risks.
- Ranking Reform: Liquidity-based system replaces Market Cap, reflecting genuine capital commitment in pools.
The Core Team behind Pi Network has unveiled sweeping updates to its testnet DEX and Automated Market Maker (AMM). These changes aim to enhance usability, strengthen liquidity organization, and give Pioneers clearer tools to evaluate tokens. The announcement underscores Pi’s ambition to refine its ecosystem while positioning its native token as the central base asset for exchange activity.
Pi-Denominated Liquidity Pairs
One of the most notable updates is the shift toward Pi-denominated liquidity pairs. By making Pi the primary base asset, the project mirrors strategies from established DeFi ecosystems where liquidity concentration reduces fragmentation. The Core Team emphasized that this move should improve price stability, lower volatility, and reduce slippage during trades. While no new liquidity is created, existing pools are expected to function more efficiently as participation expands, offering Pioneers better resistance to manipulation and more reliable price discovery.
Pi Network Interface Overhaul for Accessibility
The refreshed DEX and AMM interface is designed to simplify navigation and reduce friction for newcomers. Pi Network’s broader goal is to onboard non-technical users into decentralized finance through “safe, hands-on experimentation” with Test-Pi. By streamlining the user experience, the Core Team hopes to make DeFi exploration less intimidating and more intuitive, ensuring that accessibility becomes a cornerstone of Pi network’s evolving ecosystem.
Domain Verification for Token Issuers
Another critical addition is domain verification, now mandatory for token issuers. This requirement forces projects to link their tokens to verified domains, giving Pioneers an extra data point to assess authenticity. Although the team cautioned that verification does not guarantee trustworthiness, it provides clearer information and reduces the risks of misrepresentation. This step reflects Pi’s commitment to transparency and its effort to build user confidence in token legitimacy.
Liquidity-Based Token Ranking
Finally, the Core Team introduced a liquidity-based ranking system to replace the traditional Market Cap metric. Market Cap, they argue, can be manipulated through artificial scarcity or limited circulating supply. The new system instead measures actual capital commitment within token pools, making it harder to inflate rankings without deploying significant amounts of Test-Pi. This approach aims to deliver a more accurate reflection of token strength and community engagement.
