February 12 News, Pi Network has set the final deadline for mainnet node upgrades. The Pi core team confirmed that all mainnet nodes must complete system updates by February 15, 2026, or risk disconnection from the network. This upgrade is part of the overall protocol evolution, with node software being upgraded from version 19.1 to 19.6, aiming to improve stability and lay the groundwork for subsequent features.
The team initially planned to complete the upgrade by February 12, but due to network congestion and technical challenges, the deadline was extended to February 15. Officially, this upgrade is the first step in a multi-phase process, with new versions to be released gradually to improve the mainnet architecture and enhance security.
The upgrade is a “mandatory requirement” for node operators. Nodes that do not update on time may lose their connection to the mainnet. To prevent system overloads, the official recommends that nodes update in batches. This approach helps reduce failure risks and ensures the network remains operational during the upgrade.
Nodes play a core role in transaction validation and consensus maintenance within the Pi Network ecosystem. Unlike traditional mining, Pi uses a Stellar-based consensus mechanism, where trusted node groups confirm transaction order. The network includes regular nodes and supernodes, with supernodes required to be online 24/7 to handle key consensus tasks, making version synchronization especially important.
According to the schedule, version 19.9 will be released on February 27, and version 20.2 is expected to go live on March 12. Each update will bring performance improvements and security fixes to support higher network activity. Currently, the Pi ecosystem has attracted approximately 60 million users, with the scale continuously expanding, placing higher demands on the underlying system’s capacity.
Community members have also begun collaborating, with several node operators sharing upgrade guides and precautions. The official states that brief fluctuations during large network updates are normal and urges users to remain patient. As February 15 approaches, this mainnet node upgrade is seen as a significant milestone in Pi Network’s progression to the next phase.
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