Crypto Pi app disappears from Google Play Store
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Cryptocurrency mining app Pi Network has disappeared from Google Play Store for Android devices, making investors concerned about the future of the project.
“I cannot download the app. I am worried all my mining efforts up until now would be thrown away,” said Le Tu in the southern province of Dong Nai.
The Pi Network app, the main tool for users to “mine” the cryptocurrency by checking in every day, “is currently going through a regular review cycle and is unavailable to download through Google Play Store,” the developers of the coin said on their website.
“We expect to be back up on the Play Store soon,” they noted, adding users could manually download the app via a link.
There seems to be no issue with the app on App Store for Apple devices.
Bang, admin of a group of Pi users, also known as Pioneers, speculated that the project is set to transition to the main phase and was therefore temporarily removed from Google Play.
The app ranked seventh among downloads in Vietnam on Google Play Store last month.
Pi has become a controversial cryptocurrency as the developers allow anyone to own it by tapping on their smartphone once every day without any investment or much details about the development phase.
Some experts have said the project lack transparency and called on people to be careful to avoid being scammed.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the official reason for the app's removal from the Google Play Store?
What is the official reason for the app's removal from the Google Play Store?
The developers stated on their website that the app is undergoing a regular review cycle. They expect it to be available on the Play Store again soon, and users can manually download it via a provided link for now.
Q.How are users on Apple devices affected by this situation?
How are users on Apple devices affected by this situation?
The article suggests there are no issues with the Pi Network app on the App Store for Apple devices. It appears the disappearance only affects Android users through Google Play.
Q.What speculation exists about the app's disappearance?
What speculation exists about the app's disappearance?
An admin of a Pi user group, Bang, speculated that the project might be transitioning to its main phase. He suggested this could be the reason for its temporary removal from Google Play.
Q.What concerns have experts raised about Pi Network?
What concerns have experts raised about Pi Network?
Some experts have stated that the project lacks transparency regarding its development phase. They have advised people to be careful when engaging with the cryptocurrency to avoid potential scams.
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