Pi Network's Mainnet is scheduled to transition to Protocol 22 on April 27, marking a pivotal technical update for node operators. The shift mandates all nodes to upgrade to version 22.1 by the deadline to avoid disconnection. Network downtime is anticipated to last under 15 minutes during the sequential upgrade process.

The protocol upgrade follows a strict, predefined sequence, progressing through versions 19.1 to 26.0. Future updates are already on the calendar, with v23.0 set for May 11 and v26.0 targeted for June 22. Node operators are advised to stagger their upgrades to preserve network stability.

The market reacted bullishly to the announcement, with Pi's price climbing 5.34% to $0.1808. The token's market cap now sits at $1.83 billion, signaling renewed investor confidence in the project's ongoing technical roadmap and long-term utility.