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The blockchain world just crossed another important milestone. Stellar, the network powering multiple decentralized applications, has officially surpassed 100 million smart contract transactions. Analysts say this marks a turning point for blockchain adoption, as decentralized finance (DeFi) continues to reshape traditional financial systems.

DeFi on Stellar is growing rapidly with services like borrowing, lending, staking, tokenization, global wallets, and cross-chain bridges becoming more accessible. These tools allow users to manage money, earn rewards, and transfer value globally, all without relying on banks or intermediaries.

For Pi Network, this development carries importance, according to analyst Dr Altcoin. Pi’s blockchain is built on Stellar Core, meaning every breakthrough by Stellar strengthens Pi’s foundation as well. As Stellar proves its ability to scale and support real-world financial activity, Pi Network is in a strong position to leverage that progress.

— Dr Altcoin (@Dr_Picoin) August 16, 2025 But even with this progress, an important question remains: Where is the growing gap between Pioneers and the Pi Network project coming from? The answer lies in expectations. Many Pioneers are eager to solve their immediate financial problems and want the Pi price to rise quickly. 

The Pi Network project, however, is focused on tackling much bigger challenges in the global crypto industry, from inclusivity and accessibility to safety, environmental sustainability, and building an ecosystem that grows organically.

Both sides ultimately share the same vision of creating a more open and fair digital economy. The difference is timing. Pioneers want solutions now, while the Pi Network team recognizes that these complex issues require patience, careful planning, and long-term execution.

As Stellar’s achievements continue to set a solid foundation, Pi Network appears well-positioned to bridge that gap and gradually deliver the lasting solutions its community hopes for.