Pi Network Releases New Developer Library to Accelerate In-App Pi Payments

• Pi Network has launched a new developer library that integrates in-app Pi payments in under 10 minutes for Pi ecosystem apps.
• The network reports 17.5 million KYC users and 15.8 million Mainnet migrations as January development efforts continue.

Pi Network has released a new developer library that lets Pi apps add Pi payments in under ten minutes. The package combines the Pi Software Development Kit with backend application programming interfaces into a single setup. As a result, teams reduce configuration work and move faster from prototype to checkout.

The release targets developers building utilities inside the Pi ecosystem, including apps that run through the Pi Browser and connect to Pi Platform services. Payment support remains a core requirement for commerce, subscriptions, and service-based apps. Therefore, a shorter integration path lowers the barrier for new builders and for existing apps planning upgrades.

The library also standardizes common payment steps across client and server environments. Developers can trigger a payment from the app interface, then handle approval and completion through supported server routes. As 2026 begins, the library frames payments as a foundation for practical apps that accept Pi. Faster setup supports experiments, which helps developers test new features without long backend work. It also enables quicker updates for apps that already serve users.

CNF recently reported that Pi Network rolled out the Protocol v23 upgrade weeks before a mainnet governance vote set for January 22, 2026. The report links v23 to Stellar Core v23.0.1, while also noting improvements aimed at security, speed, and network stability for more than 15.8 million mainnet users.

Pi Network Supports Common Frameworks and Faster Setup

The initial version supports commonly used stacks to match established development workflows. On the frontend, developers can use JavaScript or React for user interfaces and payment prompts. On the backend, the library supports Next.js and Ruby on Rails, which helps teams keep existing architectures while adding Pi payments.

Pi Network also published separate guides for the JavaScript SDK, the React SDK, a Rails engine, and a Next.js integration path. These resources outline installation, authentication, payment creation, and server-side verification. Additionally, the guides cover development-mode testing steps to confirm payment status before a public release.

Developer tooling also expanded in recent months through updates to Pi’s App Studio, as outlined in our previous story. The platform adds features that help teams design apps and iterate faster, and the new payment library fits into that broader push for usable utilities. Consequently, developers can focus on product features while keeping payment wiring consistent.

Moreover, CNF reported Pi Network continues steady progress on wallet mapping, Mainnet migration, and ecosystem app growth. The update cites more than 17.5 million users who pass KYC, alongside about 15.8 million Mainnet migrations