Pi Network Upgrades Testnet to v23, Paving Way for Mainnet Launch
Pi Network has officially upgraded its Testnet1 to protocol version 23, the final phase before mainnet. The platform...
Quick overview
- Pi Network has upgraded its Testnet1 to protocol version 23, paving the way for a scalable mainnet launch.
- Testnet2 and mainnet will follow soon, with users receiving advance notice for any service interruptions.
- The v23 upgrade enhances transaction processing, consensus mechanisms, and network communication for improved stability.
- Pi Network is expanding globally, sponsoring TOKEN2049 and launching the DeFi farming game PiOnline to boost community engagement.
Pi Network has officially upgraded its Testnet1 to protocol version 23, the final phase before mainnet. The platform has been doing incremental updates from v19 to v22 over the past few weeks and now v23 sets the stage for a scalable and stable mainnet launch.
Testnet2 and mainnet will follow in the coming weeks and any service interruptions will be announced in advance. The phased upgrade ensures a smooth transition and users’ accounts and balances will map efficiently from testnet to mainnet.
- Testnet1 upgraded to v23
- Testnet2 and mainnet to follow
- Users will get advance notice for service interruptions
v23 Upgrade Technical Details
The v23 protocol upgrade is designed to increase the Pi Network’s ability to handle more transactions and be stable in real world conditions. Core blockchain functionality, consensus mechanism and inter-component communication has been strengthened to have a solid foundation for future growth.
Pi Network upgrades to v23 testnet, 18M+ KYC-verified users, mainnet rollout next. Big move for global DeFi and Stellar integration! #PiNetworkMainnet #PiNetwork2025 #PiNetworkGlobal #Web3
— Kanatunga (@Kanatunga) September 15, 2025
Although users won’t see any changes immediately, developers and validators are actively testing the system to identify and fix any issues before mainnet goes live. Many community members see this upgrade as a big milestone and potentially adds value to the Pi token by making the network more reliable and scalable.
- Improved transaction processing and stability
- Enhanced consensus and network communication
- Pre-launch testing to find system vulnerabilities
Ecosystem Growth and Global Reach
Beyond technical upgrades, Pi Network is expanding globally. The platform is confirmed as a gold sponsor for the TOKEN2049 conference in Singapore and co-founder Dr. Chengdiao Fan will be speaking on October 1-2, 2025.
🚀Pi Network Update
Active Mainnet Nodes are growing while Testnet nodes still run in parallel.
👉More nodes = stronger decentralization
👉 Validators = secure block approvals
👉 Testnet = safe ground for upgrades#Pi is step by step moving toward a fully open & robust network. pic.twitter.com/9jYUXCyavQ— Pi24x7Global (@Pi24x7Global) September 15, 2025
Also, the Pi ecosystem is venturing into gaming with the launch of PiOnline, a DeFi farming game accessible via the Pi browser. This is part of Pi Network’s strategy to use interactive applications to drive community engagement and ecosystem growth.
The market is now looking forward to Testnet2’s v23 upgrade and mainnet launch. If successful, Pi Network will finally deliver the decentralized utility to millions of pioneers worldwide, combining technical resilience with real world applications.
- TOKEN2049 gold sponsorship and founder participation
- Launch of DeFi farming game PiOnline
- Mainnet to deliver full decentralized utility
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