Key Highlights
- Pi Network added an RPC server to its Testnet, allowing developers to test and run smart contracts directly on the blockchain.
- The update enables direct blockchain access without requiring a full node.
- Pi token is up by 2.3% in 24 hours, now trading around $0.176.
Pi Network said on Wednesday that it has added a Remote Procedure Call (RPC) server to its Testnet, a testing version of its blockchain network.
This update allows developers to connect directly to the Pi blockchain, check account balances, track transactions, and submit transactions without running a full node.
According to the Pi Core Team, this change is important for testing and using smart contracts, which are programs that automatically run actions on the blockchain when certain conditions are met. The update is part of the Protocols 21–23 upgrade plan, which is scheduled through May 18, 2026, and is required for all node operators.
How the RPC server helps developers
With the new RPC server, developers can communicate with the Pi blockchain using standard JSON-RPC tools instead of relying on limited software development kits (SDKs). This makes it easier for developers to build apps on the Pi blockchain. It also allows them to create more advanced applications, such as decentralized exchanges, online marketplaces, and other platforms that run on the blockchain.
“This is a major milestone toward simulating and deploying smart contracts,” the Pi Core Team said.
However, this update is not for pioneers, as they do not interact directly with the RPC server. But they are expected to benefit from more reliable apps appearing in the Pi Browser and from improved stability when the Open Mainnet launches. The upgrade is intended to prepare the system for more complex apps and make the network ready for wider use.
PI Coin nears key resistance level
On the token side, Pi, the native token of the network, is up 2.4% today, thanks to an 18% increase in trading activities in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
At the time of writing, the token trades for $0.176 from an intraday low of $0.172. On the technical side, PI is holding support at $0.1736, with initial resistance around the 50-day and 100-day moving averages at $0.1800 and $0.1849.
A daily bullish candle close from this support could target a push up to the resistance level at $0.186, but if the price falls below support, it could drop to $0.1556 or $0.1310.
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