## Pi(e) in the Sky: Demystifying My Pi Network Journey (and the Lunch Date to Follow) Remember Pi Day, March 14th, 2019? You might've indulged in a slice (or ten) of the mathematical constant's namesake dessert. But for me, that day marked the beginning of a much more delicious (and potentially lucrative) adventure: **the Pi Network**. Yes, I'm talking about that mobile app promising to make cryptocurrency mining accessible to everyone, no fancy rigs or electricity bills required. Intrigued by the "mine Pi while you sleep" tagline, I downloaded the app, tapped that daily button, and joined the ranks of millions of Pi Pioneers. Fast forward 4 years, and the Pi journey has been **a rollercoaster of emotions**, not unlike the crypto market itself. The thrill of watching my Pi stash steadily grow, fueled by daily taps and referrals, was exhilarating. Then came the skepticism – would Pi ever break free from its "enclosed mainnet" and into the rea