Pi Network has activated Protocol 21 as it enters the second phase of its migration, and mainnet node operators are being given until April 6 to upgrade. The Pi Core Team says nodes must move to Protocol 21.2 before that date or risk losing network connectivity, a push intended to keep the network synchronized and stable ahead of more advanced releases.
Key points
– Mainnet nodes required to upgrade to Protocol 21.2 by April 6 to remain connected.
– Protocol 22.1 is scheduled for April 22; Protocol 23.0 is planned for May 18, with smart contract support to follow.
– Pi’s token was trading near $0.174 as technicals (RSI and MACD) signaled weak momentum and seller dominance.
Protocol 21 is being rolled out primarily as a base-layer stability and efficiency release rather than a feature-packed update. The changes focus on improving node synchronization, reducing friction during network traffic spikes, and increasing the network’s capacity to handle heavier loads. These foundational improvements are intended to smooth the path for subsequent protocol versions that will add functionality.
Following Protocol 21, the roadmap calls for Protocol 22.1 on April 22 and Protocol 23.0 on May 18. Those updates are expected to introduce smart contract capability and the supporting infrastructure: a Pi DEX, on-chain liquidity mechanisms, and broader support for decentralized applications. The Core Team frames these stages as essential steps toward expanding transaction throughput and real-world use cases.
On market activity, Pi changed hands around $0.174, well below its record high as traders awaited the next upgrades. Technical indicators on the daily chart showed mild bearishness: the RSI was about 45.29 (below the neutral 50 and under its 47.54 moving average), while the MACD line remained beneath its signal line and the histogram was negative — suggesting sellers remained in control, though immediate downside pressure appeared to be easing.