Key Highlights
- Pi Network requires all nodes to upgrade to Protocol 22 by April 27 or face disconnection.
- The upgrade introduces new features like a dual-interface system and stronger node roles.
- The announcement triggered a short-term price jump in PI, with the token moving around $0.18.
Pi Network has set a hard April 27 deadline for its next mainnet upgrade, requiring all node operators to move to Protocol 22 or risk being disconnected from the network.
In a post on X, the team said the upgrade applies to Pi Network’s mainnet node system globally.
“All Mainnet nodes are required to complete this step before the deadline to remain connected to the network,” the team posted on X.
Global deadline for node upgrade
The Protocol 22 upgrade is designed to change how the Pi Network system operates at both technical and user levels. It introduces a dual-interface setup, where users can use both a node screen and a desktop Pi app together. This enables them to check balances and use network features from a computer instead of only a phone.
At the same time, node operators will be able to install blockchain components and participate in transaction validation, depending on selection by the Pi Core Team.
The rollout is not automatic for all users, as the network will test and filter nodes based on reliability and connectivity before allowing full participation. KYC verification is required for operators to take part in the process.
Step-by-step rollout plan
The upgrade is scheduled to go live on April 22, giving operators a short window before the final deadline. Pi Network also said the upgrade will not happen all at once. It will be done in steps.
Operators are expected to follow a strict upgrade order and may need to shift traffic between nodes during the process to avoid disruptions. The team said the system update is fast and should take less than 15 minutes for each step, but the full process will take time because it is done in phases.
Pi Network has a long-term plan for many upgrades. After reaching Protocol 21.2, the network is now moving toward 22.1, followed by planned versions such as 23.0, 24.1, 25.1, and 26.0.
Each stage builds on the previous one and is meant to make the network stronger and more advanced. The most expected future change is Protocol 23, which is planned to add smart contracts.
Price movement
Pi, the native token of the Pi Network, saw an increase in activity following the news. At one point, it reached around $0.1824 before stabilizing near $0.1808–$0.1815. Currently, PI is trading around $0.1810, with a market cap close to $1.83 billion.
Price charts on Tradingview show that the price moved above a small resistance level near $0.175, giving it short-term strength toward the $0.185 to $0.20 range. If the price fails to hold above that level, the charts point to possible drops back toward $0.16 or lower zones.
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