Key Highlights
- Pi Network pumps 14% in 24 hours after the v20.2 Testnet upgrade.
- Nodes now run on desktops and mobiles, expanding participation for Pioneers.
- Trading volume jumps to $33M, driving Pi’s outperformance among altcoins.
Pi Network is taking a big step toward full decentralization with its latest v20.2 Testnet. The upgrade now lets users run Pi Nodes not only on mobile phones but also on laptops and desktops.
This opens up participation to more Pioneers and makes the network easier to use. The Pi Core Team is working to stabilize the network ahead of Pi Day on March 14, 2026, making this an important milestone for the project.
After the upgrade, the market reacted quickly.
Price and volume jump
Pi (PI) price rose 14.2% in 24 hours, reaching around $0.198. Its market cap rose to $1.89 billion, up 14%, while daily trading volume jumped more than 150% to $33 million.
The price increase was driven by traders buying after the upgrade. Gains in the wider crypto market and some money moving into altcoins also helped Pi perform better than many other coins. If the coin can hold above $0.18, it might reach $0.20 soon. A fall below $0.18 could push it back to around $0.17.
What the upgrade means
The v20.2 Testnet makes Pi easier to use and more reliable. Pioneers can join the network in three ways:
- Computer App: Check balances, chat, and use Pi on desktops like on mobile.
- Nodes: Verify transactions and record them on the blockchain.
- SuperNodes: Keep the network running smoothly and share updates.
Selection as a Node or SuperNode depends on device performance, internet connection, contributions to the Pi community, and trust scores from security circles.
The Testnet is running in three stages: Selection, Revision, and Live Testnet. Each stage tests and improves the network step by step.
What’s next
Pi’s price jumped after the upgrade, largely due to higher trading activity. Daily volume reached $33 million. If volume stays strong, Pi may reach $0.20. If it drops, the price could fall to $0.17.
The upgrade shows Pi is taking real steps to expand participation and decentralize the network. Traders’ interest, combined with the new Testnet, has made Pi one of the most talked-about altcoins in the past day.
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