Pi Network unveiled a major update to its Launchpad platform, introducing a simplified participation model alongside the rollout of a second Testnet token called SLICE. The changes were developed after analyzing user behavior during the first Testnet token experiment, IRRA, which attracted more than 478,000 participants who collectively staked over 36 million Test-Pi and committed nearly 15 million Test-Pi toward token acquisition. The update is designed to make decentralized finance concepts easier to understand for everyday users while helping the network gather feedback ahead of future Mainnet launches. The announcement comes as the community prepares for Pi2Day on June 28, with the SLICE test running until that date.
Pi Network Addresses IRRA Test Usability Challenges
According to the Pi Core Team, the Launchpad updates were developed after analyzing user behavior during the IRRA token test, which launched on Pi Day 2026. While participation was strong, the data revealed several usability challenges. Many users found it difficult to understand the relationship between staking and committing. Others abandoned the process before completing their participation.
The Pi Core Team stated on June 17, 2026: "One of the purposes of the Pi Launchpad test token launches is to introduce Pioneers to new ecosystem token mechanics and educate the community on how to participate with DeFi mechanisms. The first test token provided useful data and highlighted areas where the Launchpad…"
Pi Network Introduces Commitment-Focused Participation Model
The redesigned experience focuses primarily on commitment amounts. Instead of navigating separate staking and commitment steps, users now select how much Test-Pi they want to commit. The system automatically calculates the associated "fair-access hold," displaying all required amounts on a single confirmation screen.
The Pi Core Team said the goal is to make participation clearer while preserving fair token distribution. The fair-access hold mechanism is intended to discourage large participants from dominating allocations while giving smaller users a more balanced opportunity to participate.
SLICE Token Connects to Slice of Pi Application
Unlike IRRA, the SLICE token is connected to a functioning application called Slice of Pi rather than a demonstration project. This allows developers to collect real engagement data and better understand how users interact with ecosystem applications tied to token launches.
The team emphasized that SLICE remains a Testnet-only asset. It will never migrate to Mainnet, carry market value, or become a tradable investment token. Instead, it serves as an educational tool for testing Launchpad mechanics and refining future token launch models.
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FAQ
What is the SLICE test token on Pi Network?
SLICE is Pi Network's second Testnet token, connected to the Slice of Pi application. It serves as an educational tool for testing Launchpad mechanics and will never migrate to Mainnet, carry market value, or become a tradable investment token. The test runs until June 28.
How did Pi Network simplify the Launchpad participation process?
Pi Network redesigned the experience to focus on commitment amounts. Users now select how much Test-Pi they want to commit, and the system automatically calculates the associated "fair-access hold," displaying all required amounts on a single confirmation screen instead of separate staking and commitment steps.
What data did the IRRA token test provide?
The IRRA test attracted more than 478,000 participants who collectively staked over 36 million Test-Pi and committed nearly 15 million Test-Pi toward token acquisition. The data revealed usability challenges, including difficulty understanding the relationship between staking and committing, and process abandonment before completion.
