Pi Network Executives Address Web3 and AI Challenges at Consensus 2026

Pi Network's co-founders have taken center stage at Consensus 2026 in Miami, speaking about the intersection of Web3, AI, and blockchain technology. Dr. Chengdiao Fan addressed the Convergence Stage on May 6, discussing the need for utility-driven adoption in the crypto space.

Nicolas Kokkalis joined a panel discussion on May 7, exploring the challenges of proving human identity online without exposing personal data. Pi Network's large-scale KYC-verified user base was highlighted as a solution to this problem, with its 18 million verified users and 526 million completed KYC validation tasks.

The Consensus appearances are strategically timed to coincide with the upcoming Protocol 23 launch on May 11. This upgrade will introduce full smart contract functionality to the Pi blockchain for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the network's development.