Pi Network’s Ad Network is now open to all ecosystem dApps, giving devs a new revenue stream through in-app advertising, as short-term sentiment around PI coin begins to shift.

Pi Network (PI) has officially opened its Ad Network to all ecosystem-listed Pi apps. This means that developers whose apps are listed on the Mainnet Ecosystem Interface can now apply to integrate ads and begin earning revenue directly in PI coin. By enabling Pi-based advertising transactions, it creates a circular economy: advertisers spend PI to reach users, and developers earn PI in return for user engagement. The Pi Ad Network was initially piloted with five community apps in 2024.

This development comes on the heels of another even bigger update. Just days before this announcement, Pi Network integrated with decentralized oracle provider Chainlink (LINK).

What this means for PI price

Together, these two developments signal a shift from speculative mining toward real adoption.

The Chainlink integration brings Pi Network closer to enabling apps that rely on accurate, real-time data, such as DeFi apps, prediction markets, and blockchain games. As more apps are developed, the demand for Pi increases, as users will need Pi to interact with these applications. For instance, if DeFi apps are built on Pi Network, activities like lending, staking, trading, and liquidity protocols will require users to deposit or use PI, which will reduce the circulating supply, creating scarcity and driving up the token’s value.

Then, the Ad Network further amplifies this growth. As more apps are built, developers can earn not just through their services, but also by hosting ads. Advertisers must buy PI to pay for those ads, which increases demand for the token and drives more utility across the ecosystem.

The daily chart is already showing some early signs of a potential trend reversal after a prolonged downtrend. Most notably, PI price is attempting to stabilize and push above key moving averages.

What’s particularly encouraging is that PI price is now hovering just below the 21-day Exponential Moving Average, currently at $0.7569, and has managed to push above the 20-day Simple Moving Average, which sits at $0.6793. This crossover of price above the SMA suggests that short-term sentiment is beginning to shift.