Pi Network Testnet2 completed integration! Evolution engine archived, mainnet countdown begins

Pi Network has successfully launched smart contracts on Testnet2, completing end-to-end system integration, marking the final stage of the long-anticipated mainnet launch. Community promoter Shah PI posted a congratulatory message confirming this significant milestone. The evolution engine has been finalized and sealed, with developers emphasizing “no rollback path.” The term “final sealing” highlights the irreversibility of this update.

Technical Significance of the Sealing of the Evolution Engine

(Source: Shah PI)

The core of this Pi Network update lies in the finalization and sealing of the evolution engine. The evolution engine is a critical module that assists in executing smart contract logic and controls chain transitions. Its sealing indicates that the underlying architecture has reached a production-ready state. The expressions “final sealing” and “no rollback path” are very rare in blockchain development, typically only made when the team has absolute confidence in system stability.

From a technical perspective, locking the evolution engine represents several key breakthroughs. First, the consensus mechanism has achieved predictable and stable operation, no longer requiring frequent parameter adjustments or logic modifications. Second, interoperability between the smart contract execution environment and the underlying chain has been fully verified, with no unexpected state conflicts or transaction failures. Third, performance metrics now meet the minimum requirements for mainnet operation, including transaction throughput, block confirmation times, and network latency.

The code screenshot showcases the team’s technical choices with the super-pi Rust codebase. Rust is renowned for its memory safety and high performance, making it one of the mainstream languages for building blockchain infrastructure. The exaggerated labels such as “Eternal Supreme” used in the code reflect internet memes and developer culture, embodying Pi Network’s community culture: wrapping serious technological progress in friendly and fun expressions to lower the barrier for ordinary users.

Testnet2 Completes End-to-End System Integration

Shah PI’s post emphasizes the integrity of system integration. Pi Network’s smart contracts are not isolated modules but part of an ecosystem interconnected with wallet systems, KYC verification, node networks, and consensus mechanisms. Achieving end-to-end functionality means that from user-initiated transactions, to smart contract logic execution, to on-chain state updates, the entire process operates seamlessly and stably.

Three Major Verifications of Testnet2 System Integration

Smart Contract Deployment and Invocation: Developers can successfully deploy contracts and execute complex logic without unexpected failures or inconsistent states

Cross-Module Interaction Verification: Wallet transfers, contract calls, and KYC status queries across modules run smoothly

Performance Stress Testing Passed: Under simulated high-load environments, the system maintains stable and predictable response times

The timing of this system integration completion is noteworthy. Since its launch in 2019, Pi Network has attracted over 50 million registered users, but development delays occurred multiple times, and the mainnet’s delayed opening caused dissatisfaction among some users. The testnet has undergone several upgrades, transitioning from the initial closed mainnet (Enclosed Mainnet) to phased open mainnet, each step accompanied by technical challenges and community anticipation. Now that Testnet2 has achieved full integration, the final technical barriers to the official mainnet opening have been cleared.

Another important signal is the expansion of developer tools. The enhanced support for smart contracts enables third-party developers to build dApps on Pi Network, which is essential for ecosystem prosperity. DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, gaming applications, and governance tools all depend on stable smart contract operation. Testnet2 provides these developers with a real environment for testing, allowing them to deploy contracts, test features, and optimize performance, preparing for ecosystem explosion after mainnet launch.

50 Million Users’ Expectations and Challenges

Pi Network’s user base is both its greatest advantage and its biggest challenge. If over 50 million registered users can be successfully converted into active mainnet users, Pi Network could become one of the largest blockchain platforms worldwide. However, this massive number also raises questions: how many users have completed KYC verification? How many truly understand blockchain and smart contracts? Can the mainnet handle simultaneous online presence and transaction requests at this scale?

The community’s reaction to this update has been extremely enthusiastic. Shah PI’s congratulatory post spread rapidly within the community, boosting the vitality of Pi’s community. This vitality is an asset but also a risk. Excessive expectations that are not met could turn into disappointment and criticism. Historically, many blockchain projects faced trust crises after mainnet launch due to technical issues or poor user experience. Pi Network must ensure the stability of smart contracts and smooth user experience to turn expectations into long-term participation.

The launch of smart contracts opens up space for application scenarios for Pi Network. DeFi protocols can offer lending, trading, and liquidity mining services. NFT marketplaces can enable users to create and trade digital assets. Governance mechanisms can allow community participation in network decisions. Games and social applications can use Pi as a native token to build economic models. However, the actual implementation of these applications requires time for validation, and ecosystem prosperity will not happen overnight.

This update has propelled Pi Network to a critical turning point. The sealing of the evolution engine and the completion of system integration demonstrate that technological readiness is essentially in place. Although the timetable for mainnet opening has not been explicitly announced, the atmosphere of “countdown has begun” is already pervasive in the community. For the 50 million users, this is the dawn after a long wait; for developers, it marks the beginning of ecosystem development; for skeptics, it’s the moment to verify the project’s authenticity. Pi Network’s story is about to enter a new chapter.