Pi Network Protocol 28: Mainnet Upgrade and Node Deadline
Original title: Pi Network Protocol 28 Update: Mainnet Upgrade October 16 EXPLAINED
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Summary
Pi Network has moved Protocol 28 onto Testnet, opening a countdown for the network's next upgrade cycle. Node operators have until October 13, 2026 to complete their upgrade. The Mainnet transition is set for October 16, 2026. Protocol 28 changes how the network operates, which matters for both developers and the node operators running infrastructure. Both dates fall in 2026, giving operators a defined window to act before the transition. Ahead of those dates, Onramp Money has teased a DeFi gateway for Pi. The teaser has drawn attention from the Pi community, though what is confirmed and what remains speculation are separate questions. Separately, PiSchool is distributing 10,000 PIS test tokens to community participants. The distribution reflects how the ecosystem keeps rewarding active participants. Test tokens are not the same as tradable assets, so the PIS tokens in this distribution should not be treated as something that can be bought or sold. For node operators, the practical step is upgrading before the October 13, 2026 deadline, because the Mainnet transition follows on October 16, 2026.
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Key points
- Protocol 28 is now live on Testnet on Pi Network.
- Node operators have until October 13, 2026 to upgrade before the Mainnet transition.
- The Pi Network Mainnet transition is scheduled for October 16, 2026.
- Onramp Money has teased a DeFi gateway for Pi, with confirmed details separate from speculation.
- PiSchool is distributing 10,000 PIS test tokens to community participants.
- Test tokens are not the same as tradable assets.
Questions
When is the Pi Network node upgrade deadline?
Node operators have until October 13, 2026 to upgrade before the Mainnet transition.
When is the Pi Network Mainnet transition?
The Mainnet transition is set for October 16, 2026.
Are PIS test tokens tradable assets?
No. The source states that test tokens are not the same as tradable assets.
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