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Current situation of Pi Network - The mainnet opened on February 20, 2025 (referred to as Open Network). Pi coin has been listed on several exchanges (such as OKX, Bitget, MEXC, Kraken...) and can be traded in real terms. - Current price of PI: Approximately 0.17 USD (equivalent to ~4,300 - 4,500 VND depending on the exchange rate). The price has dropped significantly from its historical peak (~3 USD right after the mainnet opened), down about 94%.<grok:render card_id="632402" card_type="citation_card" type="render_inline_citation"><argument name="citation_id">30</argument></grok:render> - Community: Over 60 million Pioneers, about 17-19 million people have completed KYC verification, and tens of millions of Pi have migrated to the Mainnet. Many Pi are still locked to reduce selling pressure. - Recent technical updates: - Protocol 20.2 has been completed (March 2026), laying the foundation for smart contracts. - Second migration and referral bonus are gradually rolling out. - Pi App Studio supports real payments using Pi on the Mainnet. - Pi Launchpad (token launch platform) is on Testnet, prioritizing projects with real applications (utility-first, not encouraging speculation). ### Roadmap & Important Updates 2026 Pi Network is focusing on building a solid infrastructure rather than price hype: - April 2026: Protocol 21.2 (deadline set for April 6) – upgrade for security and node stability. - April-May 2026: Protocol 22.1 and v23.0 (May 18, 2026) – This is a major upgrade, supporting smart contracts, DEX (decentralized exchange), DApp, NFT, and scalability. - Features under development: Pi DEX, Launchpad, payment integration, exploring the use of nodes for AI/decentralized computing, and expanding KYC for businesses. The long-term goal is to build a real (utility) ecosystem rather than just free mining as before. If successful, Pi could become a mobile blockchain network with tens of millions of users.

THE IMPORTANCE OF ACTIVATING RPC FROM PI NODE BEFORE MAINNET RPC. After Pi Network activated community nodes on Mainnet and launched the Testnet RPC, the community is preparing for the official PiRPC phase (RPC operated by community nodes). This is a significant step that helps the network become more decentralized, robust, and accessible. (source PCT) What is RPC and why is it necessary? RPC (Remote Procedure Call) is an interface that allows applications and developers to connect directly to the Pi blockchain to read data (read-only, free) or execute transactions that change state (requires gas fees - from Smartcontract similar to other blockchains #). The official RPC from Pi Testnet has been released, supporting efficient development and testing of smart contracts. Advantages of community-created PiRPC at Mainnet: Increased decentralization and reliability: Instead of relying solely on Pi's official RPC, hundreds of thousands of community nodes will provide multiple RPC endpoints. This reduces the risk of network congestion, speeds up query response, and enhances fault tolerance. Strong RPC support for dApps and smart contracts: Developers can build applications with real-time data, test contracts easily without paying fees for read-only commands (free). Community PiRPC will promote a more diverse dApp ecosystem. Conversely, writing to the chain will incur gas fees. Opportunities for node operators: Node operators can set up their own RPC (for internal or public use), contribute to network security, earn rewards, and engage deeply in the ecosystem. Increased accessibility: Mainnet will have many RPC endpoints from the community, enabling global users to connect quickly, especially as the number of active nodes grows (currently Pi records over 421k active nodes). Activating RPC from community Pi Nodes is the key for Pi Network to transition from the test phase to a true Mainnet, delivering a genuinely decentralized system, supporting large-scale application development, and empowering the Pioneer community. This is the solid foundation for Pi's Web3 future. Prepare your node to contribute and benefit from RPC in this ecosystem!

The main purpose of Pi Mainnet releasing versions v26 (or Protocol v26) is to comprehensively upgrade the blockchain infrastructure, optimize performance, and prepare for the next development phase of the ecosystem. Specific reasons and objectives Pi Network (based on Stellar Consensus Protocol) is continuously upgrading its protocol chain (from v23 → v24 → v25 → v26) throughout 2026. v26 is considered a major upgrade (usually combining improvements from v24/v25), currently deployed on Testnet 1 and preparing for Mainnet launch. The main purposes include: • Increasing network performance: Improving transaction processing speed (throughput), reducing latency, optimizing nodes (running lighter but more efficient nodes), and enhancing load capacity for millions of users. • Supporting Smart Contracts & Web3: Expanding capabilities to build dApps, DeFi, NFTs, and real-world applications on Pi (such as in-app payments, Launchpad…). This is a crucial step for Pi to transition from an enclosed mainnet to expanded utility. • Enhancing security & privacy: Improving consensus, encryption (e.g., BN254), identity verification, and anti-fraud measures to make the network more secure. • Preparing for expanded Mainnet: Testnet is used for practical testing before applying to Mainnet, helping to detect bugs early and ensure stability before major milestones (such as Pi2Day or full external connectivity launch).

Watch Pi Founder Nicolas Kokkalis speak in the Consensus 2026 panel “How to Prove You’re Human in an AI World (Without Doxing Yourself)”. The discussion focused on how digital trust and identity verification systems must evolve as AI makes it possible to generate bots, agents, and synthetic identities that closely resemble real human behavior at scale. The panel explored a core question for the AI era: how systems can continue to verify real human participation without requiring unnecessary disclosure of personal information. A key theme was that proof of humanity is context-dependent, with different systems requiring different levels of verification depending on use case and risk. The importance of privacy-preserving design was also highlighted, ensuring verification can scale while remaining usable for real users. As AI lowers the barrier to building and interacting online, the harder challenge may be connecting digital systems to real users, trusted participation, and meaningful utility. Pi’s Layer 1 blockchain, identity verification, payments infrastructure, non-custodial wallets, smart contracts, and engaged global community are all part of Pi’s ongoing work to address that challenge. Watch the full presentation now! youtube.com/watch?v=RDdB6r…

BREAKING NEWS 👉Pi + @Ledger rumors are flying 🚨 Ledger Live support isn’t live yet, but the if is what has everyone watching. Imagine: Self-custody on Ledger for Pi V26 protocol upgrades rolling out 60M+ users + more devs plugging Pi into real apps That’s the combo that turns “mining app” into real Web3 infrastructure.

For the first time, OKX has made Pi available to millions of people in the US through its platform, adding another access point to the Pi ecosystem for US users. Pi continues to expand its global network of Pioneers and partners, and strengthen ecosystem participation, utility, and real user adoption across the world. More users. More usage. Stronger network

Current status (latest update May 2026) • On May 20, 2026, the Pi Core Team confirmed that most major Mainnet Nodes have successfully upgraded to v23. • This is the most complex technical upgrade to date (including protocol upgrade from v22 → v23, Ubuntu 20 → 24, and PostgreSQL 12 → 16). • The v23 protocol upgrade is expected to be fully activated within the next few days. Importance of the v23 upgrade Before v23, Pi was mainly a payment coin. After v23, Pi transitions to a programmable blockchain (programmable L1), capable of building ecosystems of dApps, DeFi, GameFi, RWA… similar to Ethereum, Solana, or other chains. This marks the shift from "community hype" to "real utility".

After Pi Network releases the smart contract, the project will transition from the "simple coin mining" phase to a real blockchain that can build applications and create real value. Below are the main benefits that the Pioneer community (Pi users) and the ecosystem will enjoy: 1. Pi becomes a true programming platform (not just a coin) • Previously: Pi was mainly used for storage and basic P2P transfers. • After the smart contract: Can run automatic logic on the blockchain → opens up a series of new applications such as: • Subscription (recurring payments): Automatic payments for services (Pi-style Netflix, premium apps, memberships, SaaS software…). • Escrow → safer buying and selling. • Tokenization of assets, NFT, loyalty programs, automatic rewards. • Governance (voting, community management). • Basic DeFi (borrowing, staking… – although Pi prioritizes utility first). 2. Specific benefits for users (Pioneers) like you • Create new passive income: You can earn Pi by providing services/digital services on Pi (selling tools, bots, premium content, membership groups…). • Convenient automatic payments: Just approve once, then the system automatically deducts money periodically (monthly/weekly), the money remains in your wallet until due (not locked up like some other chains). • More practical use of Pi: Shopping, paying for services, participating in games, marketplaces… right within the Pi ecosystem without needing to transfer to external exchanges. • Pi's value may increase: Because it has real utility (people use Pi to pay fees → demand for Pi increases). 3. Benefits for developers and businesses • Easy to build dApps (decentralized applications) on Pi. • The smart contract source code is public (repo on GitHub), supporting Rust/WASM. • Pi prioritizes a simple, mobile-friendly model, suitable for tens of millions of average users (no need for high technical skills like Ethereum).

Pi’s first smart contract capability is now live on Testnet: subscriptions! This fosters real, recurring, utility-driven use cases. Think e-commerce, streaming, online tools, and more, powered on-chain. Read more in the Pi mining app.

Breaking news! protocol V26 😎 🏁The PiCoreTeam is rushing to upgrade the protocol to V26 before Pi2day. 🚀 Node operators, please monitor this schedule and upgrade accordingly. Also, developers should pay attention to Smartcontracts and upgrade to be compatible with the protocol. Something big is coming soon.🚀🚀🚀

Analysis of the future of Sidra (Sidra Chain - SDA / SidraBank) (updated April 2026) Sidra Chain is the world's first Sharia-compliant blockchain project, focusing on halal finance: no interest (riba), no gambling, no speculation. They target the massive Islamic finance market (~$4 trillion globally, with the GCC region in the Gulf ~ $142 billion by 2027). ### Current Situation (April 2026) - The SDA token (Sidra Coin) is in a strong pre-listing phase. - A very large community (millions of users from the free mining phase). - Official roadmap for 2026: - Mainnet activation - Launch of Marketplace (SidraDEX + startup projects) - Official expansion into the GCC market (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar…) - Integration of RWA (real-world assets tokenized) according to Sharia standards. Current prices on major unlisted sources are still low or unstable, but the community and many analysts are hyping strongly about the upcoming listing. ### Key Factors Determining the Future Bullish Highlights: - A huge niche market with few competitors (Sharia-compliant crypto). - A clear roadmap for 2026–2027. - A strong community + the narrative "halal banking on blockchain" is very easy to spread in the Islamic region. - If there is a tier-1 listing (Binance, Bybit, Coinbase) → it could pump strongly like many similar projects in the past. Major Risks (bearish): - Crypto is extremely volatile, especially large unlisted tokens. - Many rumors and hype on Facebook/YouTube (need to distinguish between real news and fake). - No major official listings have been confirmed 100%. - Need to prove independent Sharia compliance and actual liquidity. - If the mainnet is delayed or adoption is low → it could easily dump hard after listing.