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As AI lowers the barrier to building software, reaching users and gaining distribution are becoming increasingly important challenges for developers. Pi offers an existing distribution network and utility-based ecosystem where developers can connect their applications with more than 60 million Engaged Pioneers, alongside infrastructure for app discovery, user authentication, Pi payments, and other capabilities. The ecosystem also includes over 300 Mainnet apps, a network of more than 420,000 Nodes, and over 18.1 million fully KYC’d users. Learn more and attend the Pi Ecosystem Summit on November 17-19, 2026! minepi.com/blog/introducing-…

Pi Ecosystem Summit, coming November 17-19, aims to encourage more builders to develop on Pi, while giving Pioneers an opportunity to discover more applications and utilities across the ecosystem. The summit will include: - Platform releases and developer updates - Developer demos - App showcases from companies and community developers - Developer conversations with the Pi Core Team - All-new hackathon Learn more minepi.com/blog/introducing-…

Pi Network is partnering with @openstandard, the company powering Open USD (OUSD), a partner-governed stablecoin designed as open infrastructure! Open Standard brings together more than 200+ partners across payments, finance, technology, and crypto, including Visa, Google, and Stripe. OUSD is designed with an incentive model focused on supporting ecosystem growth, and Pi will explore rewards programs for Pioneers and broader utility across the Pi ecosystem. Look forward to more details about this partnership.

Following the successful completion of the Protocol 27 upgrade on Pi Mainnet, Pi Testnet has upgraded to Protocol 28. Protocol 28 improves how the network handles delays in transaction data and enables developers to upgrade groups of smart contracts at once and change stored data more safely as their applications develop. All Node operators must upgrade their nodes to Protocol 28 by October 13, 2026, in preparation for the Mainnet Protocol 28 network upgrade on October 16, 2026.

Pi has released several technical updates to KYC and Mainnet migration processes that address specific KYC application corner cases, improve verification processes, and help eligible Pioneers who were previously unable to progress. KYC and Mainnet migration involve many different checks designed to allow genuine Pioneers to progress while preventing bad actors, bots and those with policy violations. While most Pioneers move through these processes continuously, certain groups can become stuck because of specific corner cases that require additional evaluation or custom technical solutions. Learn more minepi.com/blog/kyc-mainnet-…

Pi KYC and Mainnet migration received several technical updates that address corner cases and help unblock more Pioneers in these processes! Go to the Pi app to learn more!

Pi has introduced new capabilities for developers building on Pi! This includes local storage support, access to app-specific staking data, and file and video sharing. Pi’s new developer documentation is also now released, providing a single destination for technical resources and a clearer path from getting started to building and launching an app on Pi. Improving developer tools is important for Pi’s broader focus on utility because they directly affect the types of apps and services that developers can create for the community and beyond. Learn more in the Pi app!

SoloHost gives Pioneers more ways to use their computers for local AI and easier access to other self-hosted applications, further extending the utility of Pi Desktop and Nodes beyond blockchain infrastructure. OpenClaw and the Atlassian MCP Server show how SoloHost can support different types of self-hosted software for different user needs, from local AI agents to more specialized developer utilities. Through SoloHost, people can benefit from AI while keeping more of their data and computation on their own devices and reducing reliance on third-party remote infrastructure. Learn more minepi.com/blog/new-solohost…

OpenClaw and the Atlassian MCP Server are now featured in SoloHost on Pi Desktop, expanding the range of self-hosted tools users can run locally. OpenClaw offers a more contained local AI setup with streamlined installation, while the Atlassian MCP Server supports AI-integrated Jira workflows for professionals through a locally run connection. Go to the Pi mining app to learn more about both apps and how SoloHost expands the utility of Pi Desktop and Nodes beyond blockchain infrastructure by bringing new AI and developer tools into the Pi ecosystem.

Following the successful completion of the Protocol 26 upgrade on Pi Mainnet, Pi Testnet is upgrading to Protocol 27! Protocol 27 introduces more flexible and secure smart contract authentication capabilities, enabling more advanced ways for accounts and applications to authorize transactions. The upgrade continues Pi’s broader work to incorporate newer protocol features and expand the network’s smart contract capabilities. The target date for the Mainnet upgrade to 27 is September 15, 2026.

Update to Pi App Studio creation pricing on August 24, 2026! Read to learn more.

The Pi Node version 0.6.2 has been released! This introduces improvements to SoloHost, Node connectivity, and the Pi Desktop user experience. In parallel, Pi has successfully completed a distributed computing test through a SoloHost app, further advancing the utility of Pi Nodes beyond supporting the Pi blockchain. Together, these updates make it easier to run and manage applications on Pi Nodes and SoloHost, while advancing their distributed computing utility. Go to the Pi app to learn more!

The Pi2Day 2026 Ecosystem Quest ran from June 28 – July 13, celebrating and highlighting Pi2Day’s major ecosystem and utility-supporting updates. The Quest guided Pioneers to complete activities that help them discover new apps, test ecosystem features, and understand how Pi’s infrastructure supports utility creation across compute, AI, and identity. Pioneers who completed the Quest also received a special-edition in-app badge accessible in Pi Chats and Pi Social Profiles. Learn more minepi.com/blog/pi2day-2026-…

The Pi2Day 2026 Ecosystem Quest saw incredible participation with over 2.56 million Pioneer participants, and over 1.78 million of them completing every step to claim this year’s special-edition badge. Congratulations to everyone who celebrated Pi2Day by exploring the Pi ecosystem and the new Pi2Day releases: SoloHost, Pi-Sign-in, and PiVerify. Learn more in the Pi app.

Reminder: the Pi Mainnet is upgrading to Protocol v26. All Mainnet node operators must complete the upgrade by August 11 to remain connected to the network. Protocol v26 is a major milestone that improves contract safety, state management, interoperability, and cryptographic capabilities ahead of the final planned upgrade, Protocol v27. Details here minepi.com/pi-node

The Pi Mainnet is upgrading to Protocol 26. Deadline: Aug. 11. All Mainnet node operators must complete the upgrade before the deadline to remain connected to the network. Details here: minepi.com/pi-node Protocol 26 is a major milestone ahead of the final planned upgrade, Protocol 27. With 8 successful upgrades completed over the past few months, these final two upgrades will bring the network up to date with the latest protocol features, improvements, and functionality.

Pi Launchpad has completed the distribution of its second Testnet token, SLICE! Explore the post-launch experience and see how liquidity pools work through the new price tracking feature! The Launchpad app in Pi Browser shows individual allocation details, the launch and effective token prices, access to the SLICE liquidity pool, and a chart tracking changes in the SLICE price relative to Test-Pi. Go to the Pi mining app to learn more about the SLICE launch and liquidity pool mechanics.