Overview

• Pi Node for Linux expands support beyond Windows and macOS with standardized, auto-updating software sought by exchanges.
• Protocol v23 rollout begins on Testnet1 before Testnet2 and Mainnet in the coming weeks, according to the Core Team.
• The upgrade embeds KYC directly on-chain and prepares the network for smart‑contract capability in line with Stellar’s protocol 23.
• Pi reports more than 14.82 million users have completed KYC and migrated to Mainnet, boosting readiness for regulated integrations.
• PI rebounded to roughly $0.34–$0.35 after the announcements, as the team flagged possible planned outages and on-chain watchers noted a 550 million‑PI Foundation wallet transfer that has prompted community speculation.