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Jul 30, 2026

Pi Network Rolls Out Protocol 26 Upgrade With August 11 Deadline for Node Operators

Pi Network has begun deploying Protocol 26, the ninth and penultimate upgrade to its Mainnet, with node operators required to complete the update by August 11, 2026. The upgrade is part of a two-step process leading to the final Protocol 27.

Jul 30, 2026·4 sources

Pi Network Rolls Out Protocol 26 Upgrade With August 11 Deadline for Node Operators

Jul 30, 2026·4 sources

Top claims

▪Protocol 26 and the upcoming Protocol 27 are designed to bring the Pi Network Mainnet up to date with the latest protocol features and functionality.
▪PiScan data indicates that approximately 4.25 million PI tokens unlock daily, with about 1.71 billion PI tokens scheduled to enter circulation over 12 months.
▪The Pi Core Team instructed node operators that the migration is straightforward, takes under five minutes, and should not be performed on all nodes simultaneously.

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