Distribute coins and make a lot of money! Pi App Studio integrates payment without writing code, and thousands of people receive points

The Pipi team has updated App Studio to deploy apps for free by watching ads, without spending Pipi. Added no-code payment integration, developers only need to mention “Pi Payment” to enable it. The first 1000 people who complete the questionnaire will receive 5 Pi points. Although advertising revenue cannot fully cover costs, it lowers the developer threshold.

Advertising for application is deployed for free, lowering the entry barrier

The recent update introduces a new method for deploying app versions without spending Picoin tokens. Users can pay instead of paying by watching short ads, a change that mainly benefits new users and users who have not yet migrated to the mainnet, who were previously unable to pay for application deployment. This innovative monetization model is relatively rare in blockchain projects, and most projects require developers to pay native tokens as deployment fees.

The Picoin team acknowledged that while advertising revenue helps cover some of the application development costs, it is not enough to fully cover expenses such as servers and artificial intelligence. Despite this, the team is still working to reduce the financial burden on developers and maintain the platform’s normal operations, especially during market downturns. This pragmatic attitude shows that Pipay is trying to find a sustainable business model rather than relying solely on token economics.

A representative from the Picoin team said: “Our goal is to make it easy for everyone to create applications, even those who do not have a Pi balance.” This new feature is expected to encourage more Pi users to try out application development without migrating or holding Picoin tokens. From a strategic perspective, this is an effort to maintain ecological activity by lowering the threshold against the backdrop of the current token price decline and user confidence wavering.

The ad-supported application deployment model also reveals the financial pressure faced by Pipi. Traditional blockchain projects support development costs through token sales or venture capital financing, but Paibi chose to introduce advertising monetization, which may mean that other sources of funding are insufficient. While the ad model has been proven in the Web2 world, it remains to be seen whether the introduction of advertising in the Web3 space will be accepted by the community.

Technical simplification of no-code integration of Picoin payments

In addition to the ad-supported deployment method, Pi App Studio has added the option to integrate Picoin payments in the app without writing code. This allows developers to enable Picoin payments without any programming knowledge, and to set up Pi payments, developers simply need to mention “Pi Pay” in the app prompt. This simplified integration method is extremely rare in blockchain projects.

Currently, [PaiBi] (https://www.gate.com/price/pi-network-pi) payment only supports a single transaction, which means that when the user returns after leaving, the purchase record will not be saved. However, this feature is designed to prepare application developers for a full mainnet integration in the future. Pibi sees this as an important step in giving Pibi tokens real utility (not just holding tokens).

This vision of no-code integration, while beautiful, also reveals the weakness of the Pipin developer ecosystem. Mature blockchain projects often attract professional developers with the ability to write smart contracts and integrate payment APIs. Picoin’s need to provide such simplified tools may mean that its developer community is primarily composed of non-professionals. This user structure, while conducive to rapid expansion of the number of applications, may limit application quality and innovation.

Pi App Studio has two core functions

Advertising for deployment: Watch short ads instead of paying for coin tokens, lowering the economic threshold for application deployment

No-code payment integration: Developers do not need programming knowledge, and the prompt mentions “Pay with Coin” to enable it

The limit on a single transaction also exposes technological immaturity. The inability to keep purchase history means that the app cannot create a user purchase history, membership system, or subscription model. This lack of functionality makes complex business models difficult to implement on Picoin. Although the team said this is in preparation for mainnet integration, it is still unknown when full functionality will be achieved.

The top 1,000 questionnaires will be rewarded with 5 points for ecological research

To encourage user participation and feedback, Picoin launched a creator campaign inviting Pibi users to complete a short questionnaire. The first 1000 valid respondents will receive 5 Pi points, which can only be used in the Picoin App Studio. This move aims to collect information on what types of apps users find useful, helping the Picoin team improve the platform’s tools.

This survey result will provide valuable insights into what features and tools are most needed by creators. Pi Network hopes this will lead to more effective updates and improvements that will enhance the overall ecosystem. The reward of 5 Picoin points is not huge, but for users who want to try their hand at app development, it’s a zero-cost way to get deployment opportunities.

However, this reward mechanism also reveals the participation issues of the Picoin ecosystem. The need to collect user feedback through questionnaire rewards may mean that the active participation of the community is not high. Mature blockchain projects usually have active developer communities and forums, and users will actively provide feedback and suggestions. Pi Network needs to incentivize participation with rewards, indicating that its community activity may be lower than expected.

It’s also fun to limit your points to only use in App Studio. This design ensures that rewards directly drive app development and are not used for other purposes. However, this also means that users who earn points must become developers to use the rewards, which may limit the appeal of the event. Many Pibi users may be interested in questionnaires but have no interest or ability to develop applications.

Can ecological expansion efforts save the price decline?

Pipin’s latest update focuses on enhancing the utility of Pipin tokens through real-world applications. By providing free application deployment and simplifying payment integration, the Pibi team encourages more developers to develop within its ecosystem regardless of the current market environment. The addition of ad-supported app deployment and no-code Pi payment capabilities marks Picoin’s strategic transformation to enhance the platform’s ease of use and functionality.

With these updates, Picoin aims to create an active and engaged community of app developers and users, ultimately preparing the platform for a successful transition to mainnet. As more users become developers, the utility and long-term growth potential of the network ecosystem will increase. Picoin is committed to encouraging user adoption and supporting network development through practical use cases.

However, it is still unknown whether these ecological construction efforts can save the decline in the price of Pi Coin. The core team’s continued selling of 2,700 tokens is far more negative than the launch of application tools on prices. When investors see the core team shipping, no amount of ecological benefits will be able to reverse market confidence. The fundamental problem facing Pibi is not the lack of application development tools, but the lack of truly valuable applications and sustainable tokenomics.