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• Pi App Studio Pricing Update: The Pi team announced that Pi App Studio would move from subsidized pricing to standard pricing effective August 24, 2026, with pricing varying by resource requirements and no markup added to underlying AI costs; creators demonstrating real utility and attracting real users would continue to receive subsidized pricing subject to regular reviews 1. (August 17, 2026)
• Pi Node v0.6.2 Release: Pi Node v0.6.2 was released alongside the completion of an initial distributed computing test via SoloHost using five volunteer Node runners, demonstrating end-to-end task flow where devices connected to a Pi coordinator, received and processed jobs, and returned results; node operators can be compensated in PI by third-party clients for providing computing resources 2. (August 14, 2026)
• MiCA Registration and SolCex Listing: Pi Network filed for MiCA registration in the EU via PiBit Ltd, submitting a white paper and obtaining ESMA registration under entry 549 in early 2026, though filing does not guarantee formal approval; additionally, the PI token was listed on the Solana-based exchange SolCex as of August 12, marking its first centralized listing on that platform 3. (August 13, 2026)
• Protocol v26 Migration Deadline: The Core Team announced that Pi's blockchain was migrating to protocol version 26, with a deadline of August 11 for Pi Validators to complete the upgrade to stay connected to the network; v26 was described as a major update aimed at improving contract safety, state management, interoperability, and cryptographic capabilities, ahead of the planned v27 rollout 4. (August 1, 2026)
• RoboPay Partnership: The Core Team announced a partnership with RoboPay, making Pi Network a payment partner that would allow tens of millions of Pi users to access robot services such as grocery deliveries, property patrols, industrial inspections, and humanoid assistance by spending Pi; RoboPay, built by the non-profit Fabric Foundation, is an on-chain system that lets AI agents discover, hire, and pay robots autonomously 5. (August 5, 2026)
• Pi2Day 2026 Recap: Pi2Day highlighted three major releases — SoloHost on Pi Desktop (an open, permissionless framework for developers to build and list local AI and distributed computing apps, with 110 apps deployed by community developers for over 420,000 Pi Node operators and Pi Desktop users), Pi Sign-in (enabling users to authenticate with their Pi accounts on third-party sites and apps), and PiVerify (offering real-human KYC verification to external clients) 6. (August 5, 2026)
• Pi Network Blog Updates: The Pi Network blog highlighted several updates, including an upcoming Protocol v25 upgrade focused on adding privacy-preserving capabilities announced on July 15, 2026, and Pi App Studio introducing backend infrastructure support and planning tools on July 7, 2026 7. (July 22, 2026)
• Protocol v25 Deployment and v26 Deadline: The Core Team indicated that protocol version 26 was incoming and that the prior version 25 should have been deployed by July 22, with v25 effectively deployed though not formally announced; validators on Mainnet were urged to complete required steps before the next deadline of August 11 to stay connected, as v26 was described as a major milestone ahead of the final planned upgrade, v27 8. (July 30, 2026)
• PI Hits New All-Time Low: The PI token fell to new all-time lows amid a broader cryptocurrency downturn, dropping below $0.10 and then to $0.086, down over 22% in the past week and about 97% from its February 2025 high; the situation was aggravated by the scheduled unlocking of roughly 127–130 million PI coins over the next 30 days 9. (July 13, 2026)
• Pi Coin Crashes to All-Time Low: Pi Coin fell to a new all-time low of $0.07059, down 17.1% in the last 24 hours, 35% in the last week, and more than 45% over the previous month; the crash was attributed to massive token unlocks scheduled for the next few months, with the project set to unlock 130 million additional coins 10. (July 14, 2026)
• Pi Network Teases Major Updates: Pi Network teased major ecosystem updates expected on the symbolic date of June 28, dubbed Pi2Day, with speculation within the community suggesting a potential Binance listing could be among the announcements; June 28 also marked the final deadline for the Vibe Coder campaign and the conclusion of the Pi Launchpad testing period featuring the SLICE test token 11. (June 25, 2026)
• Pi Network Rolls Out Second Major Update for 2026: The Pi Network Core Team released its second major update for 2026, focusing on simplifying app creation to boost Pi utility; the Pi App Studio featured easy, no-code Pi payment integration, currently functional only with Test-Pi but setting the stage for Mainnet monetization 12. (January 22, 2026)
• A Look Back at 2025: The year 2025 was pivotal for Pi Network, marked by the launch of the Open Network in February, which enabled external connectivity and integration with the broader blockchain ecosystem; key milestones included significant advances in AI tooling and infrastructure, strategic investments through Pi Network Ventures, and improvements to KYC and Migration processes 13. (December 31, 2025)
• Pi Network (PI) in 2025 Retrospective: Pi Network mainnet launched on February 19, 2025, after significant delays; the PI token rapidly reached an all-time high of $2.99 in late February before crashing nearly 95% to an all-time low of $0.172 by early October; key 2025 developments included the launch of Pi Network Ventures ($100M fund) in May and the introduction of Pi App Studio in June 14. (December 27, 2025)
• Pi Network (PI) News Today: October 21st: Pi Network launched its 2025 Hackathon in August, offering a 160,000-coin prize pool; the Pi App Studio was upgraded to enhance accessibility, customization, and ecosystem integration for app creators; on the Testnet, Pi progressed with AI-assisted development tools, community-built apps, and plans for Mainnet security, KYC, and wallet improvements 15. (October 21, 2025)
• Pi Network Expands Its Ecosystem on Pi Day 2025: Pi Network celebrated its sixth anniversary on Pi Day 2025 by expanding its ecosystem, following the launch of its Open Network in February; new features included a Pi Domains Auction allowing users to secure customized .pi domains, with the auction running until June 28, 2025, and the PiFest shopping period running from March 14 to March 21, 2025 1617. (March 17, 2025)
• Coin98 Super Wallet Integration: The Coin98 Super Wallet began supporting Pi Network 18. (March 4, 2025)