Pi Network Enters Final Infrastructure Phase as Node Deadline Approaches.
Pi Network’s long-awaited infrastructure upgrade has entered its final stage in February 2026, bringing firm deadlines for node operators and measurable progress on Mainnet migration.
The transition marks one of the most technically significant periods in the project’s development cycle. $SHIB $SUI $ADA
Mandatory Node Upgrade Before February 15
All Mainnet node operators are required to upgrade to version 19.6 no later than February 15, 2026. According to the announced guidelines, nodes that fail to update by the deadline will be automatically disconnected from the network and will lose their ability to earn rewards.
This upgrade represents the first step in a broader multi-stage transition toward Stellar Protocol v23, which underpins Pi’s technical framework. The move suggests the Core Team is tightening network requirements ahead of deeper structural changes, likely aimed at improving scalability and long-term reliability.