Pi Network Accelerates Web3 Push With Back-to-Back Protocol Upgrades

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Pi Network is rolling out two major upgrades in quick succession, with Protocol 23 following closely after the successful deployment of Protocol 22.

The latest upgrade marks the network’s most significant technical leap since its open mainnet launch in 2025. By enabling smart contracts, Pi is positioning itself to compete in the broader decentralized application ecosystem.

However, the transition comes with strict requirements — all node operators must upgrade before May 15 or risk being cut off from the network entirely. The compressed timeline highlights both the urgency and ambition behind Pi’s roadmap.

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Pi node operators have until May 15 to upgrade or get removed from the network, which is a very decentralized way of saying do what we say by Thursday.