Important Update from Pi Network for Developers and Users
The latest developments in the Pi Network include a crucial update introducing a new RPC Server aimed at enhancing smart contract functionalities.
Major Update for Developers and Users of Pi Network
Despite online criticism, the Pi Network Core Team has continued its efforts to enhance the platform by introducing new features aimed at improving functionality and user capabilities. Recently, they announced a crucial progression regarding smart contracts on the blockchain.
Pi Testnet Welcomes RPC Server
In celebration of Pi Day on March 14, the team had previously outlined updates from protocol improvements to Mainnet migrations. While the discussions around the latter remain a topic of interest among users, particularly concerning the claimed successful migrations, the protocol enhancements have drawn positive attention.
The protocol has been upgraded to version 20.2 following earlier updates to versions 19.6 and 19.9, with the impending move to version 21 promising significant advancements, particularly in smart contract functionalities.
Incorporating this functionality will enable developers to create decentralized applications and automate blockchain processes, with initial applications likely focusing on NFTs, escrow services, and subscription systems.
Today’s announcement reveals that the Pi Network’s Testnet now features a functioning Remote Procedure Call (RPC) server, representing a significant milestone toward simulating, testing, and deploying smart contracts.
“Pi Testnet now has an RPC server. This is a major step toward Smart Contracts being simulated, tested, and deployed.”
— Pi Network (@PiCoreTeam) April 1, 2026
Challenges Ahead
Despite these promising developments, Pi’s native token has struggled to increase in value, remaining below the $0.18 mark after facing significant resistance at $0.30. Meanwhile, as many alternative cryptocurrencies have shown impressive growth, PI’s performance remains flat, indicating potential challenges ahead regarding its token unlock schedule over the upcoming weeks.
The outlook for the remainder of April depicts a decreasing trend in the number of PI tokens set to be unlocked, which could ease immediate selling pressure.
