{"id":58479,"date":"2025-08-28T12:56:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T12:56:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/pi-network-launches-linux-node-and-protocol-upgrades-pi-coin-sees-largest-gain-in-days\/"},"modified":"2025-08-28T12:56:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T12:56:33","slug":"pi-network-launches-linux-node-and-protocol-upgrades-pi-coin-sees-largest-gain-in-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/pi-network-launches-linux-node-and-protocol-upgrades-pi-coin-sees-largest-gain-in-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Pi Network launches Linux Node and protocol upgrades: PI coin sees largest gain in days"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<div class=\"-mt-16  mb-8  lg:-mt-20  rounded-md  shadow-md\">\n<div class=\"relative  z-10  post-article-image  rounded  overflow-hidden\" data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/04\/Pi-Network-price-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/04\/Pi-Network-price-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/04\/Pi-Network-price-smartcrop-750x375.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/04\/Pi-Network-price-smartcrop-363x181.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"\/>\n<\/picture>                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Pi Network releases Linux Node, expanding support beyond Windows and macOS.<\/li>\n<li>Protocol v23 brings on-chain KYC and prepares for smart contracts.<\/li>\n<li>Over 14.8M users verified, boosting adoption and mainnet readiness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The native token of Pi Network, Pi Coin, has recorded its sharpest gain in weeks after months of bearish pressure.<\/p>\n<p>At press time, PI was trading at $0.3534, up 3.2% in the past 24 hours.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-banner  container  pt-1  px-0  mb-6\" data-partner=\"bitcoinpenguin\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinpenguins.io\/en?utm_source=coinjournal&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=header\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"p-0  m-0\" src=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/themes\/c1-base\/dist\/img\/ad\/bitcoinpenguin\/en.png\"\/><br \/>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>The rally comes after Pi Network <a href=\"https:\/\/minepi.com\/blog\/pi-linux-node\/\">announced<\/a> a major infrastructure upgrade and the release of a Linux-compatible version of its Node software, a move that is being seen as a crucial step toward mainnet activation.<\/p>\n<h2>Linux Node release signals stronger foundation<\/h2>\n<p>The release of the Pi Node for Linux marks a turning point for the project.<\/p>\n<p>Until now, Pi Nodes were limited to macOS and Windows, which left operators and exchanges that rely on Linux systems on the sidelines.<\/p>\n<p>By expanding to Linux, the network has opened its infrastructure to a wider set of users, service providers, and partners.<\/p>\n<p>The Linux Node is designed to run standardised software that can auto-update, reducing the burden of manual maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>This not only strengthens network stability but also minimises the risk of fragmentation.<\/p>\n<p>For exchanges, which had long requested such compatibility, the upgrade lowers integration barriers and enhances the likelihood of smoother listings in the future.<\/p>\n<h2>Protocol upgrade prepares Pi for smart contracts<\/h2>\n<p>The Linux launch comes alongside Pi Network\u2019s preparation for its most anticipated blockchain upgrade.<\/p>\n<p>The network is rolling out protocol version 23, which introduces Know Your Customer (KYC) verification directly on-chain and paves the way for smart contract support through Stellar\u2019s protocol 23 upgrade.<\/p>\n<p>The transition is being carried out gradually, starting with Testnet1, then moving to Testnet2, before finally reaching the mainnet in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<p>The Pi Core Team has cautioned that minor outages may occur during the process, but users will be notified in advance.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">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. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/N9xIujj97I\">https:\/\/t.co\/N9xIujj97I<\/a><\/p>\n<p>There will also be an upcoming rollout of protocol upgrades that begins\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Pi Network (@PiCoreTeam) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PiCoreTeam\/status\/1960837479793353032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Once complete, the upgrade is expected to align Pi more closely with global identity standards, including ERC-3643, while also enabling a new wave of decentralised applications to be built on its infrastructure.<\/p>\n<h2>Growing adoption and user verification<\/h2>\n<p>Beyond its technical upgrades, Pi Network continues to grow its verified community.<\/p>\n<p>The team recently confirmed that more than 14.82 million users have completed KYC and migrated to the mainnet.<\/p>\n<p>This milestone is significant because it allows for integrations that require verified identities, making Pi more appealing to potential partners, service providers, and regulated exchanges.<\/p>\n<p>The push toward on-chain KYC also reflects a broader trend in the crypto industry, where identity and compliance are increasingly seen as prerequisites for mass adoption.<\/p>\n<p>By embedding KYC within its blockchain, Pi is positioning itself as a network that bridges decentralised participation with regulatory trust.<\/p>\n<h2>Pi Network price outlook improves<\/h2>\n<p>Pi Coin\u2019s price action has mirrored the optimism around these upgrades.<\/p>\n<p>The token has rebounded from its all-time low of $0.3312 reached just days ago, climbing back into the $0.35 range.<\/p>\n<p>Technical indicators suggest a potential shift in momentum, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) forming a bullish divergence against recent price lows.<\/p>\n<p>If buying pressure continues, analysts see room for the coin to test resistance near $0.40, which aligns with its 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA).<\/p>\n<p>A successful breakout could open the door for a larger rally toward $0.60 in the months ahead, especially if exchange listings materialise.<\/p>\n<p>On the downside, however, Pi coin remains closely tied to broader market sentiment and Bitcoin\u2019s movements.<\/p>\n<p>Any sustained weakness in the wider crypto market could push PI back toward $0.30 support.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-meta\">\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Share this article<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Categories<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Tags<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/pi-network-launches-linux-node-and-protocol-upgrades-pi-coin-sees-largest-gain-in-days\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison ) Pi Network releases Linux Node, expanding support beyond Windows and macOS. 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