Pi Network’s Bold $20M Robot Gamble: Is Humanity Ready for AI Overlords? 🤖💸

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Pi Network, that enigmatic digital curiosity, has recently dipped its toes into the churning waters of humanoid robots, investing a staggering $20 million into OpenMind-a startup with grand dreams of encasing humanity in a web of decentralized artificial intelligence. One might wonder if this is progress or the beginning of a sci-fi nightmare, but hey, who’s counting, right? 😅

Surprisingly, this illustrious round was not a solo act. Big names like Coinbase Ventures, Pantera Capital, Ribbit Capital, and Sequoia China lent their support, as if to say, “Yes, we too believe in robots-just not the kind that might replace us.” While Pi’s grand scheme to deploy $100 million for projects with “real-world utility” sounds innocuous enough, it appears the real utility might be in watching sci-fi unfold before our very eyes.

Meanwhile, within the cryptoverse, not everyone is raising a toast. Some community members are grumbling about the focus shift-“Resources should stay on Pi,” they say, wringing their hands as if Kubernetes itself might be more essential than humanoid AI overlords. One sharp-eyed critic even called the funding “alarming,” suggesting that top executives are investing personal preference over community benefit. Classic case of the higher-ups playing with robots while the base worries about its security 🤷‍♂️.

🚨 This “BREAKING” news has the community saying, “Hold on a minute! The guys steering the Pi ship are now spending Pi coins on robots while our network is supposed to be the star?” The concern is real-some say it’s less about the network and more about personal hobbies disguised as visionary investments. Classic case of tech titans dreaming of robotic overlords while forgetting to maintain their own ship.

And yes, I’m joking (mostly) but also pondering-are we headed for a world where Pi becomes the kind of coin that funds humanoid rebellion? Or am I just too much of a sci-fi geek?

– pinetworkmembers (@pinetworkmember) August 4, 2025

On the security front, Pi Network seems to be taking cyber threats seriously-introducing a new Passkey feature for one-tap wallet authentication. Because nothing says “we trust you” like biometric-verified robot overlords. Meanwhile, rumors swirl about a Binance tie-in, fueling speculation of a potential listing-oh, the glorious chaos of crypto! 🚀

With Pi’s value flirting around $0.3537-close to its recent lows-investors are eyeing the charts with a mix of hope and dread. As it sheds over a billion market cap in a month, some are whispering about a possible rebound, especially if the RSI dances towards oversold territory. The charts suggest that perhaps, just perhaps, the bearish wave may taper off, and the coin could find its footing again-if only it could convince itself to rise above $0.38.

PI price chart with RSI and Bollinger Bands | Source: Trading View – It’s like watching a rollercoaster, but in crypto, the thrill lasts longer.

All eyes now on the MACD, which is hinting at a bullish crossover-perhaps signaling that the tide might turn. A little patience and a little luck, and Pi could be on its way back above $0.4, making investors cheer-or at least smile a little mischievously. Keep watch on key supports at $0.340 and $0.325; after all, every good story needs tension before the climax.

PI price chart with MACD | Source: Trading View – Will the MACD be the hero or just another plot twist?

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2025-08-05 16:17