First Pi Network Hackathon Winner WorkforcePool Up for Sale, Raises Developer Concerns

WorkforcePool, the first winner of the Pi Network Hackathon and the initial freelance marketplace built on the Pi blockchain, is up for sale. This move highlights growing sustainability challenges for developers in the Pi Network ecosystem.

The November 4, 2025 announcement has unsettled the Pi developer community. It raises serious questions about the platform’s viability for builders.

WorkforcePool was a leading example of innovation on the Pi Network. As the first-place winner of the Pi Hackathon, it inspired many to develop decentralized applications.

The platform aimed to be a freelance marketplace, similar to a Pi-powered Fiverr, solving real-world needs via blockchain.

Yet, the team is seeking new ownership due to operational strains. In a November 4 post, WorkforcePool invited serious buyers to submit offers. This announcement marked a turning point for a previously flagship Pi project