Pi Network Mainnet Node Operator Agreement 22.1 The upgrade deadline is April 27. After the deadline, nodes that are still running the v21.2 version will automatically disconnect from the mainnet, losing the ability to process transactions, validate blocks, and qualify for node rewards. The CEX technical guide also confirms that the deadline for Agreement 23.0 has been moved up from May 18 to May 11, bringing it forward by one week compared to the original schedule.
Agreement 22.1 Deadline Rules and the Disconnect Mechanism
According to the CEX technical guide, after the April 27 deadline, any node still running the v21.2 version will automatically disconnect from the Pi mainnet, and will not be able to execute transaction processing, block validation, network consensus, or node reward collection until the upgrade is completed. The Pi core team clearly states that upgrades must be carried out in sequence, and that after the transition is complete, no node may be downgraded to earlier versions.
Upgrade Technical Requirements and Node Operation Guidelines
According to a report from crypto.news, if operators follow the correct traffic redirection agreement, the upgrade process should take less than 15 minutes. The Pi core team requires that nodes should not be upgraded at the same time; during the upgrade period, operators must redirect traffic to other nodes or official API endpoints to maintain network stability.
The technical requirements for this upgrade are as follows:
· The node software version must be updated to 0.5.4
· The upgrade introduces a dual-interface setup, allowing nodes to use both the node screen and the desktop version of the Pi application at the same time
· The desktop version can perform balance checks and access network functions
According to community data cited by the CEX guide, currently more than 421k active nodes support the network on over 1M CPUs, and more than 10 billion Pi have already been migrated to the mainnet.
Agreement 23.0 Deadline Moved Up and Roadmap Updates
According to the CEX technical guide, the deadline for Agreement 23.0 has been adjusted from May 18 to May 11, one week earlier than the original announcement. According to crypto.news reporting, Agreement 23.0 will introduce full smart contract functionality on Pi Network.
Pi Network’s roadmap also adds three upgrade steps—Agreements 24.1, 25.1, and 26.0—which will be carried out in sequence after Agreement 23.0. According to the CEX technical guide, Pi Network co-founders Nicolas Kokkalis and Chengdiao Fan will attend and speak at the Consensus 2026 conference in Miami from May 5 to May 7.
PI Token Price and On-Chain Data
According to crypto.news tracking reports, on April 23, the PI trading price was approximately $0.1687, with a market capitalization of about $1.73 billion. One week before the Agreement 22.1 deadline, the PI token fell by about 4%.
According to crypto.news data, in the days leading up to the deadline, nearly 3 million PI tokens were transferred to centralized exchanges. According to crypto.news’s tracked token unlock schedule, the unlock window for approximately 200 million PI tokens falls within the next 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the upgrade deadline for Pi Network Agreement 22.1? What are the consequences if it’s missed?
According to the CEX technical guide, the upgrade deadline for Agreement 22.1 is April 27. After the deadline, nodes that are still running the v21.2 version will automatically disconnect from the mainnet, losing the qualifications for transaction processing, block validation, and node reward collection until the upgrade is completed.
Why was the deadline for Agreement 23.0 brought forward? What is the latest date?
According to the CEX technical guide, the deadline for Agreement 23.0 has been moved up from the originally scheduled May 18 to May 11, with a one-week advance. The reason for the change is not explained in the CEX guide.
What specific actions are required for the Agreement 22.1 upgrade?
According to a report from crypto.news, the upgrade requires updating the node software to version 0.5.4, and the process takes less than 15 minutes. Operators must redirect traffic to other nodes or official API endpoints during the upgrade period, and each node cannot be upgraded at the same time.
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