{"id":12961,"date":"2025-10-09T10:08:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T10:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bitunikey.com\/news\/analyst-advocates-for-major-pi-network-upgrade-in-q4-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-10-09T10:08:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T10:08:10","slug":"analyst-advocates-for-major-pi-network-upgrade-in-q4-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitunikey.com\/news\/analyst-advocates-for-major-pi-network-upgrade-in-q4-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Analyst advocates for major Pi Network Upgrade in Q4 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-detail__content blocks\">\n<p>Amid growing uncertainty and user frustration, a crypto analyst has offered a clearer timeline for Pi Network\u2019s long-awaited upgrade.<\/p>\n<div id=\"cn-block-summary-block_c441c80ac5fea273feb829f22bb16f07\" class=\"cn-block-summary\">\n<div class=\"cn-block-summary__nav tabs\">\n        <span class=\"tabs__item is-selected\">Summary<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"cn-block-summary__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pi token remains under pressure, down 12% in the past week, amid concerns over centralization and token control.<\/li>\n<li>An analyst has revealed that the Pi Network is actively testing Protocol Version 23, with full Mainnet deployment expected by late Q4 2025\/Q1 2026.<\/li>\n<li>The upgrade includes Stellar Core v23.0.1 to improve scalability and speed, along with DeFi tools like a DEX and AMM on Testnet.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .cn-block-summary --><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Altcoin, a crypto analyst on X, shared an update suggesting the Protocol 23 upgrade for the Pi Network may finally be within reach. He <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Dr_Picoin\/status\/1976126581421572448\">revealed<\/a> that the testnet is currently running Protocol 23 and undergoing active testing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Once this phase wraps up successfully with minimal or no errors, the team is expected to move on to Testnet 2, followed by a full deployment to the Mainnet blockchain. Based on this timeline, he expects the full Mainnet upgrade to roll out by the end of Q4 2025 or early Q1 2026.<\/p>\n<p>However, the analyst noted that there could be delays, noting that the PiCoreTeam is \u201cknown for doing things painfully slow but meticulously right.\u201d Meanwhile, Protocol Version 23, which integrates the latest Stellar Core v23.0.1 upgrade, is designed to enhance scalability and transaction efficiency across the Pi Network.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Developers anticipate that the upgrade will offer a more stable foundation for future decentralized applications and increase the platform\u2019s viability in broader DeFi ecosystems. Additionally, the Pi Testnet has rolled out two key features, a decentralized exchange (DEX) and an automated market maker (AMM).<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p>\n<p>These tools will allow users to simulate DeFi use cases such as token swaps and liquidity pool creation within a secure testing environment. If successful, these features may pave the way for high on-chain trading when the mainnet fully launches.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community unrest grows as Pi network token price drops<\/h2>\n<p>The update comes amid ongoing decline and tension in the Pi community. Recently, the price of Pi Network\u2019s native token plunged by 90%, dropping from its peak of $2.99. The huge decline triggered concerns about project sustainability among holders that a potential rug pull may be unfolding.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Critics pointed to the Pi Core Team\u2019s control of an estimated 90 billion tokens, arguing this raises questions of centralization and price manipulation. Presently, the Pi coin (PI) price remains under heavy pressure, trading at around $0.263 at the time of writing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The token\u2019s value has dropped by 12.32% in the last seven days, per crypto.news data. Despite these challenges, the push for a Protocol 23 upgrade signals an effort to re-establish user trust and could lay the groundwork for future growth in the Pi ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amid growing uncertainty and user frustration, a crypto analyst has offered a clearer timeline for Pi Network\u2019s long-awaited upgrade. 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