As a platform-level utility, the .pi Domains Auction directly harnesses the collective resources of the Pi community—attention, authenticity, and the large community ready to transact—that make .pi domain names useful. https://youtube.com/watch?v=IBWhF2OU3Ew

Create apps through the Developer Portal or Pi App Studio, and bid for and secure your .pi Domains by the September 30, 2025 deadline!

Pi has released a Linux Node version and is preparing protocol upgrades. The highly requested Linux Node will provide standardized and easier infrastructure for partners and services. https://minepi.com/blog/pi-linux-node/

There will also be an upcoming rollout of protocol upgrades that begins with Testnet1 this week, and continue with Testnet2 and Mainnet upgrades into the next few weeks, which may potentially require planned outages of the blockchain services. Specific outages, if any, will be announced in advance. The protocol upgrades will enable functionalities including embedding KYC authority in the protocol that will maintain Pi as a KYC-verified blockchain while offering a more distributed, community-driven KYC process at the protocol level.

Pi Network’s protocol upgrades will enable functionalities including embedding KYC authority in the protocol that will maintain Pi as a KYC-verified blockchain while offering a more distributed, community-driven KYC process at the protocol level. https://youtube.com/shorts/FPmp7kkwL6Y

Dr. Chengdiao Fan, one of two Founders at Pi Network, will be a speaker at the TOKEN2049 conference, which takes place on October 1-2 in Singapore! https://minepi.com/blog/token2049-speaker/

As one of the largest crypto events in the world, this conference is a great opportunity for Pi Network to engage with the wider blockchain community and to share its unique perspective on real-world utility, community building, and the broader future of blockchain adoption. Learn more about the focus of Dr. Fan’s discussion, and stay tuned for more information!

Progress update on protocol upgrades: the Testnet1 blockchain has been upgraded from protocol version 19 to version 22, marking the first step towards enabling new layers of functionality and control on the blockchain. Work is underway to upgrade Testnet1 to version 23, followed by upgrades to the Testnet2 and Mainnet blockchains from version 19 to 23.

Upcoming protocol upgrades will phase in through consecutive versions and may potentially require planned outages of the blockchain services. Specific outages, if any, will be announced in advance. Read the previous announcement on the upgrades to learn more: https://minepi.com/blog/pi-linux-node/#protocol

A new Fast Track KYC feature, built using more AI in the KYC flow, now allows new Pioneers to activate a Mainnet wallet even before completing 30 mining sessions. This means earlier access to Pi apps and the ecosystem—without waiting for standard KYC process or full Mainnet migration. Note that the Fast Track KYC feature currently does not enable Mainnet migration. If eligible, you'll see the option in the Pi Wallet app. Read the full blog for details.

https://minepi.com/announcement/fast-track-kyc/

Pi Hackathon 2025 is officially halfway complete! Watch the new video showcasing the initial progress of select Hackathon projects, and stay tuned to see their continued progress in the remaining 3 weeks of the Hackathon. youtube.com/watch?v=izlalv3-zsQ&feature=youtu.be

Decentralized exchange (DEX) and automated market maker (AMM) functionalities are available on the Testnet, allowing developers and Pioneers to experiment directly with token swaps, liquidity pools, and other decentralized finance tools. Developers can also now create test tokens on the Pi Testnet blockchain, while such functionality is restricted on Mainnet during the testing period. These releases in a testing environment allow developers to extend Pi Network’s capabilities in a utility-focused and Web3 way, and it onramps Pioneers safely and gradually.

Learn more in the Pi mining app!