Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Pi Network

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The result was delete‎. RL0919 (talk) 12:19, 30 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Pi Network

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Fails WP:ORG. ––FormalDude (talk) 09:06, 23 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Cryptocurrency, Organizations, Computing, Internet, and California. ––FormalDude (talk) 09:06, 23 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Tis is not advertising, and it would be wrong to delet it, edit maibe, to help infoem users and potential users about the topic. Delition would only lead people to inform themself from the wrong side of the internet, it would be rather harmful. 89.137.109.34 (talk) 22:56, 23 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

— 89.137.109.34 (talk) has made few or no other edits outside this topic. - Cabayi (talk) 13:33, 24 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I would delete because this article is written poorly and is seemingly made by a paid editor is extremely biased and promotional •Cyberwolf• 12:57, 24 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Agreed and as Pi exists right now it has no basis for requiring a wiki page. CULTUS AMAZE (talk) 11:54, 25 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

It should remain cause sooner or later this network will most likely grows bigger and popular. It is WP:Relevant. What it needs, is rephrasing and copyediting. 182.183.0.254 (talk) 13:09, 25 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

At this moment this network is not notable enough to have an article we can not assume that it would do something •Cyberwolf• 15:35, 25 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Cyberwolf. I see your point, but given its user base of more than 100 million, with 50 million actively engaged as Pioneers, It is quite noteworthy.

Here is my draft for the article:

Proposed draft by User:182.183.0.254

The lead section:

Pi Network is a decentralized cryptocurrency project that was founded in 2019. It aims to provide a user-friendly platform for everyday people to mine and transact the Pi digital currency. Unlike traditional cryptocurrencies, Pi Network does not rely on energy-intensive proof-of-work (PoW) mining, making it more eco-friendly. It allows users to mine the cryptocurrency on their mobile devices, with minimal impact on device performance.^[1]^[2] The Pi cryptocurrency is currently unlisted and has no historical data on its performance since it has not yet been launched on any cryptocurrency exchange.^[3]^[4]

The Background section:

The recent surge in popularity of cryptocurrencies has led to the emergence of various digital assets, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others gaining significant traction. Pi Network was conceived in 2019 as an attempt to offer a more accessible and energy-efficient cryptocurrency.^[5]^[6] Founded by a team of Stanford University graduates Nicolas Kokkalis and Chengdiao Fan, Pi Network's objective was to create a cryptocurrency that could be mined on everyday devices, such as smartphones, without the need for specialized hardware or substantial energy consumption.^[7]^[8]^[9]

Creation and launch section:

Pi Network was created by Dr. Nicolas Kokkalis, Dr. Chengdiao Fan, and Vincent McPhillip, with the initial whitepaper being published in March 2019. The project was officially launched in March 2020, introducing a mobile app that allowed users to mine Pi by simply confirming their identity and engaging in a daily mining session. The network's testnet and mainnet phases have followed, focusing on security, scalability, and user engagement, paving the way for wider adoption.^[10]^[11]^[12] In April 2021, Pi released its Pi wallet and browser.^[13]

Pi Network is still in its early stages, and its creators have not yet revealed the number of coins in circulation or the maximum supply. The Pi cryptocurrency is currently unlisted and has no historical data on its performance since it has not yet been launched on any cryptocurrency exchange. However, Pi Network has undergone several milestones in the past year, including the launch of Pi Bridge, which enables data to move across networks and allows Pi holders to transit between them freely.^[14]^[15]^[16]

Users who mine Pi are referred to as "pioneers." The network has gained significant popularity, with over 50 million participants from around the world spanning 209 countries or regions.^[17]

And if needed, Differences from Bitcoin section:

Bitcoin operates on a Proof of Work (PoW) blockchain protocol, whereas Pi Network uses the Stellar Consensus Protocol.^[18]
Bitcoin operates as a decentralized digital currency, while Pi Network focuses on accessible mining through mobile devices.^[19]
Bitcoin mining relies on computational power for security, while Pi Network utilizes a mobile mining approach with lower energy consumption.^[20]
Pi Network uses a referral system where users earn more coins based on the number of people who register with their invitation code.^[21]

References

^ Kashettar, Swathi (May 29, 2023). "How Does Pi Network Work?". Analytics Insight. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
^ Henn, Peter (April 6, 2023). "What is Pi Network?". Capital.com. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
^ Gupta, Siddhant (2019-09-16). "Stanford grads develop cryptocurrency for smartphone users to increase its accessibility". The Stanford Daily. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
^ Hope, Utulu (August 21, 2023). "The Growth of Pi Network: 100 Million Users". BSC News. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
^ Beckh, Joachim (February 26, 2021). "What is "Pi"". Linkedin. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
^ "How Many Users on Pi Network?". Forex.in.rs. February 26, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
^ Gupta, Siddhant (2019-09-16). "Stanford grads develop cryptocurrency for smartphone users to increase its accessibility". The Stanford Daily. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
^ "Pi Network". Forbes Digital Assets. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
^ Willing, Nicole; Henn, Peter (2023-04-06). Medleva, Valerie (ed.). "Pi Network price prediction: What is PI?". Capital.com. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
^ "Pi Network". Forbes Digital Assets. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
^ "Pi Network Price Prediction 2023-2027". Changelly.com. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
^ Henn, Peter (April 6, 2023). "What is Pi Network?". Capital.com. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
^ "Pi Network Price Prediction 2023-2027". Changelly.com. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
^ "Pi Network". Forbes Digital Assets. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
^ "Pi Network Price Prediction 2023-2027". Changelly.com. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
^ Henn, Peter (April 6, 2023). "What is Pi Network?". Capital.com. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
^ Hope, Utulu (August 21, 2023). "The Growth of Pi Network: 100 Million Users". BSC News. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
^ "Bitcoin vs Pi Network: Computational Power vs Energy-Efficient Mobile Mining". CoinDCX. June 29, 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
^ Hope, Utulu (June 6, 2023). "Pi Network vs. Bitcoin Network: A Comparative Analysis". BSC News. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
^ Hope, Utulu (June 6, 2023). "Pi Network vs. Bitcoin Network: A Comparative Analysis". BSC News. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
^ Daly, Lyle (June 8, 2022). "What is Pi Network & Cryptocurrency Coin?". Retrieved October 26, 2023.

I hope other can improve it further. 182.183.0.254 (talk) 09:36, 26 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I would also delete this because most of the sources used are Linked In, forex websites, and crypto websites such as changeally and BSC news. The author purposefully ignored these non-crypto sources: Pi Network under investigation for fraud in Vietnam and this website JJPTR founder Johnson Lee announces a new "pi coin" money-making scheme. and JJPTR创办人李宗圣疑重出江湖　跑透全马宣传虚拟货币交易 (use google translate). Cerevisae (talk) 11:45, 27 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I think then we can add the above mentioned info in the "Controversy" or "Legal Issues" section. 182.183.0.254 (talk) 13:26, 27 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Delete Promotional and spam and only sources are crypto or forex Isla 🏳️‍⚧ 11:01, 30 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Disagree. It should remain as it has been mentioned by independent newspaper: The Stanford Daily, American business website: Forbes, media property: Yahoo! Finance as well as by financial company The Motley Fool and other sites like Analytics Insight.

The proposed draft above is also written in a WP:Neutral and non-promotional manner. 182.183.0.254 (talk) 11:44, 30 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Even Filecoin and Zcash and Litecoin have their own dedicated articles. 182.183.0.254 (talk) 11:48, 30 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.

[1] Kashettar, Swathi (May 29, 2023). "How Does Pi Network Work?". Analytics Insight. Retrieved October 26, 2023.

[2] Henn, Peter (April 6, 2023). "What is Pi Network?". Capital.com. Retrieved October 26, 2023.

[3] Gupta, Siddhant (2019-09-16). "Stanford grads develop cryptocurrency for smartphone users to increase its accessibility". The Stanford Daily. Retrieved 2023-08-15.

[4] Hope, Utulu (August 21, 2023). "The Growth of Pi Network: 100 Million Users". BSC News. Retrieved October 26, 2023.

[5] Beckh, Joachim (February 26, 2021). "What is "Pi"". Linkedin. Retrieved October 26, 2023.

[6] "How Many Users on Pi Network?". Forex.in.rs. February 26, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2023.

[7] Gupta, Siddhant (2019-09-16). "Stanford grads develop cryptocurrency for smartphone users to increase its accessibility". The Stanford Daily. Retrieved 2023-08-15.

[8] "Pi Network". Forbes Digital Assets. Retrieved 2023-08-15.

[9] Willing, Nicole; Henn, Peter (2023-04-06). Medleva, Valerie (ed.). "Pi Network price prediction: What is PI?". Capital.com. Retrieved 2023-08-14.

[10] "Pi Network". Forbes Digital Assets. Retrieved 2023-08-15.

[11] "Pi Network Price Prediction 2023-2027". Changelly.com. Retrieved October 26, 2023.

[12] Henn, Peter (April 6, 2023). "What is Pi Network?". Capital.com. Retrieved October 26, 2023.

[13] "Pi Network Price Prediction 2023-2027". Changelly.com. Retrieved October 26, 2023.

[14] "Pi Network". Forbes Digital Assets. Retrieved 2023-08-15.

[15] "Pi Network Price Prediction 2023-2027". Changelly.com. Retrieved October 26, 2023.

[16] Henn, Peter (April 6, 2023). "What is Pi Network?". Capital.com. Retrieved October 26, 2023.

[17] Hope, Utulu (August 21, 2023). "The Growth of Pi Network: 100 Million Users". BSC News. Retrieved October 26, 2023.

[18] "Bitcoin vs Pi Network: Computational Power vs Energy-Efficient Mobile Mining". CoinDCX. June 29, 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2023.

[19] Hope, Utulu (June 6, 2023). "Pi Network vs. Bitcoin Network: A Comparative Analysis". BSC News. Retrieved October 26, 2023.

[20] Hope, Utulu (June 6, 2023). "Pi Network vs. Bitcoin Network: A Comparative Analysis". BSC News. Retrieved October 26, 2023.

[21] Daly, Lyle (June 8, 2022). "What is Pi Network & Cryptocurrency Coin?". Retrieved October 26, 2023.

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