Pi Network adds Tether (USDT) transaction testing on testnet
Pi Network has enabled Tether USD (USDT) transaction functionality on its testnet, allowing Pioneers to simulate stablecoin transfers and DeFi interactions in a controlled environment ahead of mainnet deployment. The move is part of Pi’s broader focus on decentralized finance and real-world utility rather than pursuing exchange listings. The team says the testnet rollout helps refine features for the planned ecosystem of up to 100 decentralized applications. USDT — a widely used dollar-pegged stablecoin — will be available for developers and users to trial on Pi’s test network before any live integration into dApps.
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Enabling USDT transactions on Pi Network’s testnet is a technical and developmental milestone rather than an immediate liquidity or listing event. For traders, the direct market impact is limited: no new circulating supply or exchange listings are announced, so price drivers remain speculative. Historically, testnet feature rollouts (e.g., other projects adding stablecoin support) tend to be neutral-to-mildly positive signals — they demonstrate progress and increase developer confidence but do not by themselves trigger sustained price moves. Short-term: traders may see brief speculative interest or token volatility when mainnet integration or exchange listings are later announced. Long-term: successful integration of USDT and growth of Pi’s dApp ecosystem could improve utility and on-chain demand, creating fundamental tailwinds if adoption materializes. Key indicators to watch: announcements of mainnet USDT deployment, partnerships, dApp launch cadence, on-chain activity metrics, and any steps toward centralized exchange listings.