For the first time, OKX has made Pi available to millions of people in the US through its platform, adding another access point to the Pi ecosystem for US users.
Pi continues to expand its global network of Pioneers and partners, and strengthen ecosystem participation, utility, and real user adoption across the world.
More users. More usage. Stronger network
Big kudos to Mainnet Node operators for upgrading to v23.
Most major Nodes have now been upgraded, and the protocol is expected to move to v23 soon.
This was one of the most challenging upgrades to date, as it involved multiple subsystem upgrades and optimizations that required internal data reprocessing.
Protocol 22 -> 23, Ubuntu 20 -> 24, PostgreSQL 12 -> 16
💬 PIONEERS — Ready to trade Pi-native tokens directly from your wallet? Here’s your simple guide to Pi DEX 💧
After Protocol v23, Pi’s native DEX (Decentralized Exchange) goes live. No CEX. No deposit. Just your Pi Wallet ↔ Pi DEX in the Pi Browser. Here’s how any Pioneer can use it 👇
🔹 Step 1: Open Pi Browser
→ Tap the Pi Browser icon on your phone. No extra download. It’s built‑in. 📱
🔹 Step 2: Go to Pi DEX
→ Navigate to the Pi DEX section (will appear under “Ecosystem Apps” or a dedicated tab).
→ Your Pi Wallet is already connected – no separate login. 🔗
🔹 Step 3: Choose a trading pair
→ Example: Pi / USDT or Pi / an ecosystem token (like IRRA).
→ Select the pair you want to swap.
🔹 Step 4: Enter amount & swap
→ Type how much Pi you want to trade.
→ Review the exchange rate and fees (gas is tiny, paid in Pi).
→ Confirm the transaction – done. ✅
🔹 Step 5: (Optional) Provide liquidity
→ Go to “Liquidity” tab.
→ Deposit equal value of two tokens (e.g., Pi + USDT).
→ Earn a share of trading fees from that pool. 📈
💡 Pro tips for safety:
✅ Only use the official Pi DEX – never third‑party links.
✅ Start with small amounts to learn the interface.
✅ Your Pi Wallet passphrase is never shared with DEX.
✅ Pi DEX is non‑custodial – you keep full control of your funds at all times.
The DEX is community‑owned, transparent, and designed for real utility. No middlemen. No withdrawal delays. Just fast, low‑cost swaps inside the Pi ecosystem. 🌊
👇 What’s the first token you’ll swap on Pi DEX? Drop your pick below! 🔁
#PiNetwork #PiDEX #DeFi
As some Pioneers may have noticed, affiliate badges have recently been assigned to the Pi Founders’ official X accounts. This helps you identify their only real accounts!
For your safety, always verify information through the official Pi Safety Center and official Founder accounts listed below.
Official Pi Safety Center: https://t.co/r4rh8Vs30i
Official Founder X accounts:
• Nicolas Kokkalis — @nkokkalis
• Chengdiao Fan — @chengdiao
Please remain cautious of impersonators, unofficial accounts, and misleading links claiming to represent Pi.
Reminder: All Mainnet nodes are required to complete the Protocol 23 upgrade by May 15, 2026 to remain connected to the network. This upgrade takes longer to complete, so please plan ahead.
Details: https://t.co/9VehO7hhj1
Tokens are most valuable when they serve real product experiences, not when they serve as instruments of speculation.
This is the philosophy that defines the Pi ecosystem, and it is the foundation on which CiDi Games has been built.
As we prepare to open to Pioneers worldwide, we are honored to contribute to a future where utility, not speculation, sets the standard.💚
Pi Founder Chengdiao Fan spoke today at Consensus 2026 Miami in her session, “Aligning Web3, AI, and Blockchain for Utility.”
Dr. Fan shared how Pi’s blockchain infrastructure, identity verification, and a globally engaged network can support utility-driven products and businesses in the AI era.
Her talk built on a central challenge in the broader crypto industry: the frequent misalignment between token design and real innovation. While tokens in the industry have often been used primarily as capital-raising tools or quick exits, Dr. Fan discussed Pi’s approach to treat tokens as tools that can support growth, engagement, and long-term utility.
Pi’s approach to ecosystem tokens and launch mechanisms focuses on tokens for user acquisition and integrating token design into the product innovation process. By using tokens to help products acquire real users who can engage, provide feedback, and use those tokens within actual product experiences, this approach connects token design more directly to utility and product development.
More broadly, Dr. Fan’s talk invited discussion on how blockchain can help shape AI-era business models, financial literacy, ownership, and socioeconomic participation. As AI lowers the barrier to building, the focus shifts toward something harder to replicate: real users, real participation, and trusted human input at scale.
Stay tuned for the full session video!
Network Update: The Pi Mainnet has successfully upgraded to Protocol 22!
Node operators, please ensure your systems are up to date and stay tuned for instructions regarding the upcoming v23 upgrade.
Most AI systems still need good human input.
Automated training can scale.
But it struggles with:
Ambiguity
Nuance
Real-world judgment
That’s why human-in-the-loop systems still matter.
Not as a fallback. But as a core layer.
The challenge isn’t whether human input is needed.
It’s how to get it:
At scale
With quality
From real people
That’s the bottleneck, and Pi Network has already built the solution: the large-scale, globally distributed workforce of identity-verified human participants already active inside the Pi ecosystem.
https://t.co/uB1vllBMJU
To open the Testnet subscription smart contract to technical review and community feedback, Pi has released the second Pi Request for Comment (PiRC2).
Developers are encouraged to try integrating subscriptions in their own apps, review the subscription contract design, and test for bugs or edge cases, if any.
https://t.co/nLpGQQngvs