Pi Network Reveals 2025 Hackathon Winners as Mainnet Apps Surge

Pi Network kicked off a major milestone this week by announcing the winners of its 2025 Hackathon. The first global competition held after the Open Network launch. The event attracted over 215 Mainnet app submissions. This shows how quickly developers are building real products for Pi’s growing ecosystem.

The winning teams introduced apps focused on privacy, retail rewards, entertainment and social tools. Their projects also highlight how Pi Network’s new Open Network is pushing builders to design real use cases. Also, using identity-verified users, Pi payments and smooth on-chain connectivity.

Privacy App Blind_Lounge Takes First Place

Blind_Lounge won the top prize for its privacy-first approach to online social interaction. The app lets users connect anonymously and reveal their identities only when they both agree. This design removes the usual pressure of sharing personal details early and offers a safer way to meet new people. The team also added Pi utility at the core of the experience

Users must pay a small Pi fee to create a profile, which reduces spam and helps keep the community real. Only KYC-verified Pioneers can participate, giving the app an extra layer of trust. Developers say the goal is to create a reliable social space where fake accounts and misinformation are far less common. For many Pioneers, that alone makes it a refreshing alternative to mainstream social platforms.

Loyalty App Starmax and Game Run For Pi Network Earn Top Spots

Starmax secured second place with a loyalty program that connects Pi-friendly businesses and customers. Pioneers can spend Pi at participating stores and earn rewards. While merchants can design custom incentives directly inside the app. The concept leans into Pi Network’s real-world adoption strategy. It gives small businesses a way to attract repeat customers and helps Pioneers discover places where Pi already works in everyday life.

Run For Pi grabbed third place with a fast-paced runner game that directly uses Pi Network for in-game boosts, competitions and prize pools. The gameplay is simple and familiar, but the Pi-driven economy gives it a unique twist. Players can compete on leaderboards and use Pi to unlock items, creating a fun loop that keeps engagement high. Developers say the goal is to build games that encourage community participation. While giving Pi clear utility inside entertainment apps.

Five Honorable Mentions Expand Pi’s Mainnet Activity

Pi Network also recognized five additional teams: Kindrek, Workflet for Pi, PallyPay, SimpleJoy and Agora Pulse. Each app focuses on practical utility, from matchmaking and workplace collaboration to bill splitting, browser-based games, and community polling. Consequently, with many apps now live on the Pi Browser, Pioneers can explore new tools, test early features, and give feedback as developers refine their work. The strong turnout and Mainnet momentum show a community eager to build. Therefore, with more apps shipping every month, Pi Network’s ecosystem is stepping into a new phase of real-world usability.