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Pi Network News Today: Pi Network Activate Mainnet V19.6 Update

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Rizwan Ansari and Sohrab Khawas

Pi Network News Today: “Tap-to-Earn” mobile mining Pi Network has rolled out its latest mainnet upgrade, Protocol Version 19.6, marking a key step to improve network performance and stability. The update also comes as Pi Network celebrates its mainnet launch anniversary. 

However, despite this major upgrade, Pi Coin has dropped 6% after gaining 28% in the previous week’s rally.

Pi Network V19.6 Upgrade Improves Stability and Network Performance

According to the official announcement by PiCoreTeam, the Pi Network V19.6 update has now been fully deployed on the main network. This upgrade introduces improvements in overall network stability, node synchronization, and smoother communication between nodes, resulting in better blockchain reliability.

This upgrade is part of Pi Network’s long-term plan to strengthen its infrastructure and prepare for future protocol versions. 

Faster, more stable node communication helps reduce delays, improve transaction validation, and strengthen the network’s infrastructure.

The Pi Core Team has urged node operators to update their software to stay connected to the Pi blockchain and help maintain decentralization and security.

Pi Network Prepares for V19.9 Upgrade Ahead of V20 Release

Following the V19.6 upgrade, the Pi Network team has scheduled Protocol Version 19.9 for release on February 27. This upcoming version is expected to be the final step before the major V20 upgrade, which could introduce more advanced features and improvements.

Protocol upgrades play an important role in blockchain development. They help improve security, increase scalability, and prepare the network for future growth. 

The transition toward Protocol V20 is especially important because it could support wider adoption.

Each upgrade brings Pi Network closer to its goal of building a fully decentralized and scalable blockchain ecosystem.

Pi Coin Price Drops by 7% today

Despite the successful upgrade, Pi Coin has dropped 7.6% today and is currently trading around $0.1760. The pullback appears to be driven by profit-taking, as the token had rallied nearly 27% over the past seven days on strong optimism surrounding the network upgrades.

Another major factor impacting Pi’s price is the ongoing token unlock schedule. On-chain data shows that approximately 85 million PI tokens are set to unlock in February, followed by 111 million in March, 86.4 million in April, and 78.8 million in May.

As the number of newly unlocked tokens gradually declines in the coming months, selling pressure could ease. If demand remains strong, Pi Coin may have a chance to retest last week’s high of $2.06.

FAQs

What is the Pi Network V19.6 upgrade and why is it important?

Pi Network’s V19.6 upgrade improves node sync, stability, and transaction reliability, strengthening the blockchain ahead of future major updates.

Why is Pi Coin price down after the upgrade?

Pi Coin dropped 6% today due to profit-taking following last week’s 28% rally, combined with ongoing token unlocks increasing short-term selling pressure.

Can Pi Coin recover and retest recent highs?

If demand stays strong and unlock pressure eases, Pi Coin could retest last week’s highs as network upgrades boost investor confidence.

Rizwan Ansari and Sohrab Khawas

Rizwan is an experienced Crypto journalist with almost half a decade of experience covering everything related to the growing crypto industry — from price analysis to blockchain disruption. During this period, he’s authored more than 3,000 news articles for Coinpedia News.

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