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Pi Network prepares for Protocol 28 and stablecoin study

Overview

The Pi Network is advancing toward the Protocol 28 Mainnet activation, scheduled for October 16. This technical upgrade, which has already been deployed to the Testnet, aims to improve the network’s handling of transaction data delays, allow developers to update multiple smart contracts simultaneously, and provide more secure methods for modifying stored application data. To prepare for the launch, node operators were given a deadline of October 13 to install necessary software updates.

Alongside these technical developments, Pi Network has entered an exploratory partnership with Open Standard, the company behind the Open USD (OUSD) stablecoin. This collaboration seeks to investigate how stablecoins could facilitate predictable payments and settlements for merchants and businesses within the ecosystem. The project team noted that stablecoins would function as an additional payment option rather than a replacement for the native PI token. Specific implementation details, reward rules, and timelines for OUSD integration remain unfinalized.

Regarding market performance, the PI token has recently navigated a downtrend, trading within a range of approximately $0.08 to $0.10. Analysts suggest that breaking above the $0.0917 level could indicate a potential trend reversal, with subsequent resistance levels identified at $0.0975 and $0.1003.

Entities

Pi Network · Pi Core Team · Open Standard · SocialChain Inc. · OKX

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Pi Network targets October 16 Mainnet upgrade and stablecoin exploration

    Pi Network plans a Mainnet upgrade to Protocol 28 on October 16 and is exploring stablecoin integration through a partnership with Open Standard to facilitate more predictable merchant payments.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Pi Network announces Protocol 28 upgrade and Open Standard partnership

    Pi Network is set to launch Protocol 28 on October 16 and has partnered with Open Standard to explore stablecoin integration within its ecosystem.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Pi Network schedules Protocol 28 Mainnet upgrade for October 16

    Pi Network has scheduled its Protocol 28 Mainnet upgrade for October 16, following a successful Testnet deployment and a software installation deadline for node operators on October 13.

  4. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Pi Network completes final testnet stage for Protocol V27 upgrade

    Pi Network has completed the final testnet stage for its Protocol V27 upgrade, stabilizing at 250 transactions per block to prepare for Mainnet deployment and enhanced smart contract security.

  5. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Pi Network targets September 15 for Protocol 27 upgrade

    Pi Network is targeting a September 15, 2026, Mainnet upgrade for Protocol 27, which aims to improve smart contract authentication and liquidity pool infrastructure.

  6. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Pi Network to launch Protocol 27 Mainnet upgrade

    Pi Network plans to launch the Protocol 27 Mainnet upgrade on September 15, introducing smart contracts, DEX features, and DeFi utility to transition the network from mobile mining.

  7. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Pi Network to launch Protocol 27 upgrade on September 15

    Pi Network will launch its Protocol 27 upgrade on September 15, introducing smart contracts and DEX infrastructure to transition its mobile-mined network into a functional Layer 1 blockchain.

  8. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Pi Network prepares for Protocol 27 upgrade in September

    Pi Network aims to deploy Protocol 27 by September 15, introducing enhanced smart contract authentication and expanding the ecosystem's decentralized application capabilities.

  9. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Pi Network testnet shows smart contract activity via BNPi app

    Smart contract functions, including escrow and automated releases, have appeared on the Pi Network testnet via the BNPi booking app as part of preparations for the Protocol 27 mainnet upgrade.

  10. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Pi Network community speculates on unconfirmed catalysts

    Unconfirmed rumors are circulating within the Pi Network community regarding a potential September 24 Mainnet announcement, participation in Token2049, and possible integration with PayPal.

  11. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Pi Network price nears $0.10 ahead of Protocol 27 upgrade

    Pi Network price nears $0.10 as Protocol 27 enters Testnet testing, introducing enhanced smart contract authentication ahead of a potential September 15 Mainnet upgrade.

  12. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Pi Network token faces volatility amid Protocol 26 upgrade

    Pi Network's PI token faces price volatility near $0.086 as the project implements its Protocol 26 upgrade, requiring Mainnet node operators to update software to avoid network disconnection.

  13. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Pi Network price rises amid Protocol 26 upgrade anticipation

    Pi Network's PI token rose 2.80% to $0.0910 amid anticipation for the Protocol 26 upgrade and new utility reports, even as trading volumes declined.

  14. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Pi Network price forecast 2026 as supply outpaces demand

    Pi Network trades near $0.08 with a $912 M market cap; recent 3.2% gain to $0.0859 highlights supply‑demand imbalance, while forecasts see prices ranging $0.10‑$3.00 by 2030.

  15. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Pi Network sets Aug. 11 deadline for Protocol 26 Mainnet upgrade

    Pi Network's Protocol 26 upgrade must be completed by Aug 11 or nodes lose Mainnet access; the upgrade supports new products PiVerify, SoloHost and Pi Sign‑in, while the token trades near $0.083.

  16. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Pi Network token price stays near $0.08 as supply overhang drowns out $1 hopes

    Pi Network token hovers around $0.08, trapped in a descending channel; heavy supply unlocks and limited utility keep $1 hopes unlikely.

  17. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Pi Network Token Unlock Fuels Price Decline, Token Near Support Levels

    Pi Network price fell 3.8% to $0.083 as a 127.5 million‑token unlock over 30 days adds supply; broader crypto market also slipped, with resistance near $0.09 and support around $0.078.

  18. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Pi Network token climbs after US inflation data, but daily unlocks pose risk

    Pi Network rose 17% to $0.082 after US CPI dip, then slipped to $0.078 despite app redesign; daily token unlocks and large supply dilution remain key risks ahead of the July 22 v25 upgrade.

  19. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Pi Network token falls 15% as major unlocks push market cap below $1 billion

    Pi Network token slid 15% on July 13, dropping its market cap below $1 billion amid looming token unlocks and community criticism of the core team.

  20. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Pi Network unveils PiVerify and faces token unlock pressure

    Pi Network launched PiVerify, Pi Sign‑In and SoloHost, but Pi coin fell to $0.1125 as July token unlocks of up to 103 million Pi threaten further price pressure.

  21. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Pi Network price forecast targets $0.12 support amid July token unlocks

    Pi Network trades near $0.128, with $0.12 support key as 103.7 M tokens unlock in July and open interest falls; Binance EU suspension tightens liquidity.

  22. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Pi Network token falls below $0.13 as 127.5 million PI unlocks approach

    Pi Network’s price fell below $0.13 to a new low near $0.119 as sellers dominate and a 127.5 million‑PI unlock looms, while net exchange outflows and wider crypto weakness add pressure.

  23. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Pi Network node upgrade drives 9% PI token surge and launches app‑staking feature

    Pi Network’s Protocol v25 upgrade lifted PI token 9% to $0.14, while a new staking feature lets users boost app visibility in the ecosystem directory.

  24. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Pi Network's $100M Venture Fund Stays Opaque While Launchpad Overhaul Seeks Token Revival

    Pi Network's $100 M venture fund remains largely undisclosed as its 2026 Launchpad upgrade targets real utility for the PI token, which has fallen from $2.99 to about $0.13.

  25. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Pi Network token unlocks drive price below $0.15

    Pi Network price slips toward $0.15 as a 195 M token unlock and weak liquidity pressure the market.

  26. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Pi Network pushes Protocol 23.0 migration deadline to May 19, 2026

    Pi Network extends its Protocol 23.0 migration deadline to May 19, adding node‑performance upgrades and new AI‑app tools.

  27. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Pi Network Passes 18.1 M KYC Checks While Migration Backlog Persists and Token Stalls Near $0.17

    Pi Network tops 18.1 M KYC checks, but a 1.4 M‑user migration backlog and weak $0.17 token price raise concerns.

Sources

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This summary has been updated 13 times: see revision history