👍 Pi Node – One Step Closer to User-Centric Decentralization

💠 The Pi Mainnet blockchain protocol is currently undergoing major upgrades — and ALL Mainnet Nodes must complete the first upgrade step before 🗓️ Feb 15, 2026 to remain connected to the network. ⚠️

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🌐 What is Pi Node?

Pi Nodes run on desktops & laptops and help:

✅ Validate transactions

✅ Strengthen network security

✅ Support decentralized consensus

✅ Build the future of Web3 accessibility

Unlike traditional blockchains, Pi uses the Stellar Consensus Protocol (SCP) — allowing trusted groups (quorum slices)

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💻 Levels of Participation

🔺 Computer App – Access Pi chats, media & app features on desktop

🔺 Node – Verify blockchain data & submit transactions

🔺 SuperNode – Maintain consensus + keep the network synced 24/7

🟡Pi continues its mission of progressive decentralization,

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😊 MANDATORY UPGRADE PATH

➡️ 19.1 → 19.6 → 19.9 → 20.2 → 21.1 → 22.1 → 23.0

🔥 CURRENT ACTIVE STEP:

✅ Upgrade to v19.6

🗓️ Deadline: Feb 15, 2026

🚫 Do NOT begin future upgrades until officially activated.

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🧭 Quick Node Upgrade Notes

🖥️ Windows / macOS (Pi Desktop)

➡️ Automatic upgrade — just start Pi Node.

🐧 Linux (Pi Node CLI)

➡️ Run: pi-node update-protocol

⏱️ Migration may take hours (reingestion process).

🐳 .Self-Managed Docker Nodes

⚠️  Avoid upgrading all nodes simultaneously — divert traffic during migration.

🔥 WHY THIS MATTERS

🌐 Stronger decentralization

⚡️ Improved performance & scalability

🧩 Better consensus reliability

🚀 ..Preparation for fully decentralized Mainnet

Every active node helps future of the Pi ecosystem.#PiCoreTeam #PiOnBinance #USRetailSalesMissForecast #BTCMiningDifficultyDrop #CZAMAonBinanceSquare

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