GameFi Push Ignites Pi Network Hype, So What’s Behind the Rising Sell Wall?
Pi Network is expanding its presence in Web3 gaming through a new partnership with CiDi Games. It aims to enhance Pi Coin’s real-world utility ahead of its first regulated trading debut in the European Union (EU).
Yet, despite the strategic move and recent regulatory progress, exchange holdings of Pi coin continue to climb, indicating persistent sell pressure in the market.
Pi Network’s GameFi Gamble Deepens, but Why Are Exchange Balances Surging?The partnership, announced on November 26, 2025, positions CiDi Games as a core developer within Pi’s ecosystem. According to Pi Network, the collaboration:
- Expands Pi’s real-world use cases,
- Signals commitment to gaming at scale, and
- Creates new opportunities for its tens of millions of users, known as Pioneers, to transact with Pi daily.
By combining Pi’s global reach with CiDi’s development capabilities, the two parties aim to anchor Pi at the center of Web3 gaming.
CiDi Games is building a suite of Pi-integrated titles, including a lightweight HTML5 game platform scheduled for testing in Q1 2026.
The company is also developing APIs and infrastructure to facilitate easier integration with Pi for third-party game studios. This mirrors models used by established blockchain gaming platforms.
Pi Network Ventures, the project’s investment arm, has taken an equity stake in CiDi, signaling internal confidence despite the developer’s limited public track record. CiDi’s website contains little more than a logo, raising questions about transparency.
Still, Pi argues that gaming is a “natural fit” for its social, interactive, crypto-enabled community. Analysts say the strategy appears pragmatic, with casual gameplay known to drive transaction growth in emerging blockchain ecosystems.
Why did the @PiCoreTeam partner with CiDi Games?
Because simple, accessible games attract massive audiences & the easiest way to scale on-chain activity, utility, and global adoption for $Pi