{"id":555516,"date":"2026-02-13T20:02:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T20:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crypto-news-flash.com\/?p=1285619"},"modified":"2026-02-13T20:02:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T20:02:35","slug":"pi-network-sets-february-15-deadline-for-mandatory-mainnet-node-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-bitco.in\/index.php\/2026\/02\/13\/pi-network-sets-february-15-deadline-for-mandatory-mainnet-node-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"Pi Network Sets February 15 Deadline for Mandatory Mainnet Node Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"eth-editorial-banner\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"eth-editorial-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crypto-news-flash.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cnf2-scaled-1-1-1.png\" alt=\"Crypto News Flash\"> <span class=\"eth-editorial-text\">All news is rigorously fact-checked and reviewed by leading blockchain experts and seasoned industry insiders.<\/span> <\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pi Network has set February 15 as the deadline for all nodes to support the first of several scheduled upgrades to remain connected to the network.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The new Pi Node improves sync speed and the network\u2019s stability under load, while also expanding the token capabilities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p>Pi Network has set the deadline for all nodes to upgrade to the latest version as February 15 as part of its roadmap towards improving scaling, performance and stability.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll Mainnet nodes must complete this step to remain connected to the network,\u201d Pi Network stated in its announcement on social media.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Important reminder for Nodes: The Pi Mainnet blockchain protocol is currently undergoing a series of upgrades. The deadline for the first upgrade step is February 15. All Mainnet nodes must complete this step to remain connected to the network. More information is available here\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Pi Network (@PiCoreTeam) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PiCoreTeam\/status\/2021720570010722552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">February 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In an accompanying <a href=\"https:\/\/minepi.com\/pi-node\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announcement<\/a>, the team broke down what the new Pi Node improves and why node operators must upgrade to the latest version. According to the team, Pi Nodes perform a similar role on the network as miners do on proof-of-work networks like Bitcoin. However, Pi\u2019s consensus algorithm is based on the Stellar Consensus Protocol, which, as our detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crypto-news-flash.com\/what-is-stellar-lumens-xlm-the-new-financial-system-for-the-world\/\">guide<\/a> explains, is based on a federated Byzantine agreement model.<\/p>\n<p>The Pi Network has prioritized its users, and anyone can install a desktop application to run a local node, unlike other networks like Bitcoin which require equipment worth tens of thousands of dollars to run.<\/p>\n<p>However, this simplicity comes at a cost during the initial stage, where the node software relies on a centralized layer for \u201cfaster iterations of scenario stress testing and adaptations of the consensus algorithm to accommodate the needs of Pi Network and its global community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, ordinary nodes don\u2019t participate in the consensus; they only submit transactions and verify the validity of the recorded transactions. Consensus is left to the SuperNodes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1285629\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1285629\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1285629 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crypto-news-flash.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pi-Network.webp\" alt=\"Pi Network\" width=\"567\" height=\"687\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1285629\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/minepi.com\/pi-node\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minepi.com<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The team says this allows the core team to quickly push protocol changes without the need for broader agreement by the validators.<\/p>\n<p>As CNF has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crypto-news-flash.com\/pi-network-kyc-validator-rewards\/\">reported<\/a>, the network expects its KYC validator rewards system to be released before the end of the first quarter.<\/p>\n<h3>Pi Browser 1.15 Launches<\/h3>\n<p>In a separate update, the network has revealed that version 1.5 of the Pi Browser has been released to a select group. The new update comes with system-level and technical updates that make it better suited to the upcoming upgrades.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udce2The Pi Browser 1.50 update has started rolling out to Pioneers. This version includes technical and system-level enhancements related to the upcoming network upgrade and its operation\u2b06\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PiNetwork?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#PiNetwork<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hJs8f1GCaM\">pic.twitter.com\/hJs8f1GCaM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 PiNetwork DEX\u26a1\ufe0f\u963f\u9f99 (@fen_leng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fen_leng\/status\/2022189057376420053?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">February 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Browser remains one of the most important tools to Pi users, being the gateway to the network\u2019s tools and services. These includes games, social media apps, DeFi protocols and marketplaces. It also comes with a built-in wallet interface. On top of everything, it\u2019s still a browser that can be used for normal internet surfing.<\/p>\n<p>On the price charts, PI has gained nearly <span><strong>8%<\/strong><\/span> in the past day, trading at <strong>$0.147<\/strong> at press time for a $1.32 billion market cap. Like many other tokens, the recent uptrend hasn\u2019t been enough to erase the bearish movements of the past four weeks, where it has lost <span><strong>30%<\/strong><\/span> of its value.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crypto-news-flash.com\/\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All news is rigorously fact-checked and reviewed by leading blockchain experts and seasoned industry insiders. Pi Network has set February 15 as the deadline for all nodes to support the first of several scheduled upgrades to remain connected to the network. 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