The Pi Network Core Team has issued a final reminder: all Mainnet node operators must complete the first mandatory upgrade by February 15, 2026 ⏰ or risk being disconnected from the network.
This isn’t routine maintenance - it’s a multi-stage protocol transition designed to strengthen security 🔐, boost performance ⚡️, and prepare Pi for a more decentralized, production-ready ecosystem. Over 16 million users have already migrated to Mainnet, and keeping nodes in sync is critical for what comes next.
At the heart of this upgrade is deeper alignment with the Stellar Development Foundation technology stack. Pi is moving step by step toward advanced Stellar-based protocols, enhancing consensus, scalability, and smart contract capabilities - a direction that echoes how $XLM powers real-world payments and assets on Stellar today.
🧩 Why this matters:
🔒 Stronger infrastructure security for a growing global network
🚀 Higher throughput & stability for future dApps and the Pi App Studio
🌍 Stellar protocol integration, bringing Pi closer to an open, interoperable network model similar to what $XLM enables across borders
Nodes must follow the required upgrade path (v19 → v19.6 → v19.9 → v20.2). Skipping steps isn’t allowed ❌ - and missing the Feb 15 deadline means losing consensus participation and future rewards.
🔮 Looking ahead, these upgrades set the stage for major 2026 milestones, including the launch of Pi DEX and broader ecosystem functionality - all built on principles proven in the Stellar/$XLM world: efficiency, decentralization, and real utility.
👉 If you run a Pi Node: act now. Update your software, stay connected, and be part of the next phase of Pi’s evolution — where mobile mining meets Stellar-grade infrastructure. 💫
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