TL;DR

• Pi Network announced the return of PiFest, starting October 29.
• Other recent updates include the release of Pi Node Version 0.5.0 (which prepares nodes for the mainnet) and KYC efforts.

PiFest Is Back

Pi Network has recently taken center stage, introducing numerous developments related to its upcoming Pi token. Most recently, the team announced that PiFest (a special event aiming to encourage the real-world use of the native cryptocurrency for local commerce) will start on October 29. 

It will allow merchants to register their stores using a designated “Map of Pi” so that shoppers can easily discover them via a pioneer-built PiOS application.

“Participate to boost the real-life utility of Pi, and empower local businesses to integrate Pi into their operations. Go to the Pi home screen, and read the PiFest guidelines to learn more about how merchants and Pioneers can participate,” the disclosure reads.

This will be the second time the event goes live. Last year, it was held from December 6