First Pi Network Hackathon Winner WorkforcePool Up for Sale, Raises Developer Concerns

WorkforcePool, the first freelance marketplace built on the Pi blockchain and the initial winner of the Pi Network Hackathon, has been put up for sale by its team due to operational strains. This announcement on November 4, 2025, has caused concern within the Pi developer community, as WorkforcePool was seen as a flagship project and an inspiration proving that sustainable applications could be built on the network.

The sale reflects broader systemic issues developers face, including increasing operational costs (domain fees, servers, salaries) coupled with delays in Pi Network's mainnet progress, leading to developer burnout and loss of hope. Community advocates noted that without faster action from the Pi Core Team, more decentralized applications (dApps) could fail.

Furthermore, developers have criticized the network for being too centralized, citing a lack of attention from the founders toward the development backbone of the project. While the Pi Network has held hackathons offering token rewards, these measures have not solved the core issues of sustainability, operational support, or the slow pace of mainnet execution, leading to doubts about the long-term viability for builders.

(Source：BeInCrypto)