Pi’s trajectory is unique—it was built first before being introduced to the public. This is quite different from most inventions, which usually emerge gradually over time and often face initial resistance before gaining acceptance.

Consider the history of innovation: it took over 400 years to transition from coins to paper money. Cars, electricity, and even the internet were met with skepticism and slow adoption until a complete infrastructure inversion occurred.

What is infrastructure inversion?
It’s when a new invention is created but lacks the infrastructure to support it. Over time, a new infrastructure emerges that can accommodate both the new invention and the old one.

Take the internet, for example. Initially, we connected to the internet using analog phone lines. You couldn’t browse the web and make calls simultaneously—it was one or the other. Phone companies even claimed it was impossible to have data over a voice line. Yet today, we have VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol), where calls are transmitted over the internet.

Another example is the car. Before cars, roads were designed for horses and carriages—muddy or cobblestone paths unsuitable for vehicles. As cars gained traction, smooth roads were built to accommodate them, which also continued to serve horses and carriages. This new infrastructure didn’t just support cars; it sparked a wave of secondary innovations like bicycles, skateboards, and baby prams.

Pi’s Difference
Pi flips the script. It’s built with the future in mind, laying down its infrastructure (ecosystem) before widespread adoption. This approach has never been done before and positions Pi uniquely to succeed. Instead of struggling to fit into an outdated framework, it’s ready to drive innovation and growth from day one.

- Written by @iamejike

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