PiFest 2023: Global Success & Pi Commerce

PiFest 2013, the global celebration of Pi-powered commerce, ended with a bang. The event was a huge success thanks to the involvement of Pioneers from all over the world and the dedication of local businesses that integrated Pi into their operations. In this blog post, we’ll explore the main achievements of PiFest, highlighting the worldwide impact, the vibrant community, and the bright prospects for Pi commerce.

PiFest Global Participation

PiFest was a global phenomenon, with Pioneers from 155 countries and regions joining the event. The event’s worldwide showed the appeal of Pi commerce and its ability to bridge businesses and consumers across different cultures and markets. Among the six continents that participated, one region stood out with the highest number of responses to the PiFest survey: Indonesia! Kudos to Indonesia and all of the hardworking local businesses and Pioneers who made PiFest a success.

Pioneers Indonesia 🇮🇩 happy PiFest event “PAY WITH PI”🔥 🤝#PiFest #PiNetwork pic.twitter.com/qkdX9FzMbl

— Pi Spread🔥 (@Pi_Spread) December 6, 2023

Community Engagement

PiFest owed its success to the community’s passion and involvement. More than 21,000 Pioneers filled out a survey that requested them to upload pictures taken at local businesses that joined PiFest. This impressive participation demonstrated the community’s backing and also revealed useful information about the event’s influence and the degree of adoption of Pi in local commerce.

Diverse Business Participation

PiFest attracted a variety of businesses, showing the versatility and value of Pi commerce. Based on survey results, businesses from more than 30 categories joined the event. Participating businesses included travel and tourism, health and beauty, medical practitioners, nightlife, education and training, entertainment, and many others. The survey showed that food services and retail for physical goods were the most popular business categories to participate in PiFest.

This variety is a hopeful indicator for the future of Pi commerce, implying its suitability for a wide range of sectors.

Post-PiFest Era

PiFest 2023 may be over, but the adventure of Pi commerce is just starting. Businesses can keep PiFest fliers to help Pioneers find places that use Pi. This consistency makes sure that the energy created during PiFest lasts into continuous support for businesses adopting this new method.

To further strengthen Pioneers, the action plan is simple: if you come across shops using Pi technology, tell others and keep supporting those businesses. This bottom-up effort is essential to the long-term success of Pi commerce, building a sense of community and mutual responsibility.

Conclusion

The success of PiFest can be attributed to the active involvement of the global community and the committed endeavors of merchants. This event not only marked the current achievements in Pi commerce but also established a foundation for its bright future. With businesses incorporating Pi technology and the ongoing support from Pioneers, the commerce landscape is poised for a positive and innovative transformation. While PiFest has concluded, its lasting impact on the realm of Pi commerce is only just beginning..