Pi Network mainnet upgrade with Protocol 23 is set for Q4 2025, bringing enhanced scalability, efficiency, and new DeFi features.
Pi Network is preparing for a major upgrade to its mainnet in Q4 2025. The network is currently in the testing phase of the Protocol 23 upgrade, and experts anticipate that it will enhance scalability and transaction efficiency once deployed.
This upgrade could help improve the performance of Pi Coin, which has seen a drop in its value in recent months. The integration of features like DEX and AMM on the Testnet signals the network’s readiness for future developments.
Protocol 23 Upgrade to Improve Scalability and Efficiency
Pi Network Protocol 23 upgrade aligns with Stellar Core version 23.0.1, focusing on increasing scalability and transaction efficiency.
The new protocol will provide enhanced tools for developers, enabling them to test applications in a more efficient environment. The upgrade aims to ensure that Pi Network can handle future demands while operating securely.
Question Asked: How far is Pi Network’s blockchain upgrade to Protocol Version 23 (Smart Contracts)?
My Answer: Currently, the Testnet is running under Protocol 23 and undergoing active testing. Once this phase is completed successfully with minimal or no errors (you can observe… pic.twitter.com/vjEX411pgo
— Dr Altcoin ✝️ (@Dr_Picoin) October 9, 2025
The integration of Stellar Core v23 will mark a milestone in the network’s development. Developers expect that it will improve Pi Network’s ability to scale as the ecosystem grows.
Additionally, the upgrade will lay the foundation for future mainnet enhancements, boosting overall network performance.
Pi Network Testnet Features New Tools for DeFi and Token Trading
As part of the Protocol 23 upgrade, Pi Network has added new features to its Testnet, including a decentralized exchange (DEX) and an automated market maker (AMM).
These additions will allow users to test decentralized finance (DeFi) functionalities in a secure test environment. They can trade tokens and create liquidity pools, simulating real-world market conditions.
This development shows that Pi Network is moving closer to providing decentralized finance solutions for its users. The integration of these tools in the Testnet suggests that they will play a key role once the mainnet upgrade is completed.
Expert Calls for Action on Pi Coin’s Liquidity
Despite the anticipated mainnet upgrade, Pi Coin has been struggling in the market. The cryptocurrency has been trading sideways for an extended period, with its price testing key support levels. Currently, Pi Coin’s price is hovering around $0.2368, with daily trading volumes falling below $30 million.
I have been warning the whole $Pi Network community about this, months ago.
While probably 80% of the community thinks that $Pi deserves a big price just because " it's Pi, it got hyped, it has a big community, a Stanford professor started it " … a few individuals have seen… pic.twitter.com/fuVkjdiHBY
— pinetworkmembers (@pinetworkmember) October 7, 2025
Dr. Altcoin, a Pi community expert, has urged the Pi Core Team to consider token buybacks or coin burns to improve Pi Coin’s liquidity. He emphasized that without these actions, the price could continue to decline.
Earlier this year, Pi Coin was ranked among the top 15 digital assets by market cap, but it has since dropped by nearly 90%, moving out of the top 50 rankings.
