2026-05-28

CiDi Games Beta Launch: Strong User Engagement and Ecosystem Growth

Alright, Pioneers, remember when we talked about what After V23 Launch, The First Ecosystem Application is Here: What Does CiDi Games' Beta Test Mean? for the Pi ecosystem? Well, now we've got some solid numbers to chew on, and honestly, they're pretty impressive. CiDi Games, which is an HTML5 gaming platform, launched its beta in the Pi Browser, offering a bunch of casual games, tournaments, and even an "Elf Continent" companion experience. It's not just a game; it's a platform aiming to bring more games and developers into our network. Here's the thing: in less than a week, CiDi Games organically pulled in over 81,000 Pioneers from more than 160 countries. That's a huge number for a beta, translating into over 1.2 million game sessions and 21,000 folks joining competitions. What this means for us is that there's a real hunger for utility within the Pi ecosystem, and when a good app comes along, Pioneers are ready to jump in. Plus, the community showed massive support by staking 3.19 million Pi, making CiDi Games one of the top-staked apps – that's a clear signal of interest! For everyday Pi miners, this is fantastic news because it shows our Pi can actually be used for something fun and engaging. It also proves that developers building on Pi can find a massive, ready-made audience without spending a fortune on marketing. The article even highlights how apps can start making money through the Pi Ad Network, which is a big deal for sustainability. This whole thing really validates the Core Team's vision for a utility-driven ecosystem, and it should encourage even more developers to build cool stuff for us.

• •CiDi Games' beta attracted over 81,000 Pioneers and 1.2 million game sessions in its first week, all organically.
• •The community showed strong support by staking over 3.19 million Pi for CiDi Games.