Cryptocurrency: Pi Network adds local storage, pledge and sharing capabilities

Pi Network further expands its cryptocurrency infrastructure

On September 4, the Pi Network core team launched three new tools designed to empower developers: local storage, an API that provides per-application-specific pledge data access, and file and video sharing capabilities. At the same time, the project integrates its technical documentation into a single platform to simplify the transition process from development to application launch.

Summary of Core Points

• Pi Network has added local storage, pledge APIs and file sharing functions.
• Some features are still limited to authorized applications.
• The new document system centralizes the management of the developer's journey.

Pi Network strengthens encryption tools for application development

The first thing worth noting is the launch of local storage function. This update follows the v26 protocol migration completed by Pi Network over the summer. Now, authorized apps in the Pi browser can store some data directly on the user's device. Users 'preferences, session status, or similar information no longer have to be stored and served by the developer's own infrastructure.

Pi Network sees this as an effective way to reduce costs and reduce technical complexity. Data remains on Pioneer's devices and does not need to be sent to the Pi cryptocurrency server. In addition, this feature must be consistent between Android and iOS systems.

However, there are several limitations to this feature: only whitelisted applications can use it; available space is limited and old data may be deleted when the capacity reaches its maximum limit. Therefore, this is not a permanent data storage solution.

The second tool is Pledge Data API. It allows developers to query the number of PIs that users actually pledge for their applications in the Ecosystem Catalog Pledges. The calculation method not only considers the number of PIs invested, but also includes the pledge duration. Similarly, access to the API was initially limited to authorized applications.

File sharing function is officially launched

The third function is called Pi.shareFile. It allows apps to directly call the phone's native functions to share files, pictures or videos. For example, marketing apps can allow users to send photos or receipts of disputed products; game apps can provide instant sharing of screenshots or video clips.

Pi Network's move continues the work direction previously demonstrated through SLICE and Launchpad tests. This change has a direct impact on the tools available to build applications. Developer documentation has also been fully reviewed. Previously, resources were scattered across multiple areas: SDK documents, community developer guides, and GitHub repositories. Now, all resources have been summarized under one official domain name.

The new development path covers application registration, sandbox environment, SDK, authentication, cryptocurrency payment, mainnetwork preparation and online release. Pi Network has even introduced artificial intelligence-based support for integrating authentication and payment functions. While this is not as eye-catching as the launch of new blockchains or tokens, these improvements are more specific and practical for developers.

Pi Network needs to turn tools into practical use

These new features solve a simple problem: If creating and maintaining applications remains complex, then owning a cryptocurrency blockchain itself is not enough.

Over the past few months, Pi Network has been trying to shift part of its focus to application practicality. In June this year, the project has strengthened the "Ecosystem Directory Pledge" mechanism, allowing users to lock in PIs to increase the visibility of certain applications in the Pi browser.

The new API further extends this mechanism. Applications can now have a direct understanding of the effective pledge levels associated with them and may build specific features around their most active users.

This strategy of giving more practical value to ecosystem applications has been reflected in previous upgrades to Pi Network. Currently, there is no public data to measure the impact of these three new tools on the number of applications created, usage, or PI requirements. Pi Network also did not say how many applications will gain access to local storage and pledge data APIs in the first phase. The next key indicator will be: not the number of new features, but the number of applications that actually use them.