Pi Network’s Coinbase Listing: Hackathon Winner Predicts Imminent Breakthrough

Could the sleeping giant of mobile mining finally awaken on major exchanges?

Pi Network—the cryptocurrency project that amassed millions of users through phone-based mining—just got a massive credibility boost from an unlikely source.

The Winning Vision

A recent hackathon champion has placed their bets on Pi's imminent listing on Coinbase, arguing that the project's massive user base and unique distribution model make it irresistible for major exchanges.

They're not just talking hype—they're pointing to Pi's gradual transition from closed mainnet to open trading, suggesting exchange integrations are the logical next step.

The Regulatory Hurdle

Of course, Coinbase doesn't just list any asset that gains popularity. Regulatory compliance and technical security remain non-negotiable barriers—even for projects with 35 million-plus engaged users.

Pi's team has been characteristically silent about exchange negotiations, maintaining their focus on ecosystem development rather than price speculation.

The Finance Angle

Because nothing says 'legitimate investment' like a token that spent years being mined by people tapping their phones while drinking coffee—Wall Street's definitely taking notes between yacht payments.

If this prediction proves accurate, we could witness one of the most dramatic mass adoptions in crypto history. If not? Well, there's always the next hackathon.

Coinbase Listing Claims Surface

According to posts on X, a 2021 Pi Network Hackathon winner called Pi Barter Mall suggested a Coinbase listing could be in the offing.

The comment touched off fresh debate among users who have been watching for the PI coin to reach major global exchanges.

Coinbase’s CLO, Paul Grewal, posted a Pi Day image back in March that showed purple pies with the Pi logo. It was not a formal announcement. But it did rekindle rumors and talk across social channels.

Analysts say a listing on a large exchange could boost liquidity and public visibility for Pi Coin.

$PI listing on @coinbase Coinbase is coming soon!

Get ready!

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— Pi Barter Mall/Pi Network 来购酷买 (@pibartermall) August 26, 2025

Developer Access Increasing, Core Protocol Still Closed

Based on reports, PiOS — the project’s open-source LAYER — is being opened up to developers while the blockchain’s core protocol remains closed for now.

Access to PiOS has been used to run new hackathons. One such event aims to get apps working with Pi in everyday transactions.

Community moderators have suggested the open-source MOVE could arrive before the end of the year, though the Pi Core Team has not confirmed specific dates.

Questions that have long lingered about code transparency are expected to be addressed once more of the code is public.

Screenshots have circulated showing Binance Connect and Binance P2P support options appearing inside the Pi Wallet’s Help & Support menu.

That detail prompted discussion about a potential Binance integration, but users also pointed to hurdles that have slowed any listing.

A lack of clear utility and concerns over decentralization were cited as reasons for delays.

Meanwhile, practical steps have been taken elsewhere: Pi Coin secured a listing on Swapfone, a US-regulated, mobile-focused exchange, which launched a PI/USDS trading pair in July.

The Swapfone listing was described by some community members as Pi’s first meaningful move into the US trading scene. It is small in scale when compared with top global exchanges, but it is a footprint on American rails.

Market watchers say listed trading pairs like PI/USDS can help price discovery, even if volumes remain modest at first. The overall picture is a mix of incremental progress and open questions.

Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView