# pioneers

Here are the latest updates about Pi Network (April 2026) — including both real progress + hidden insights most people are missing:
1. Major upgrades happening RIGHT NOW
▪️A new Protocol v22 upgrade (April 22, 2026) is about to launch
▪️This is part of a bigger move toward v23 (May 2026)
▪️The final goal 👉 enable smart contracts on Pi Network �
👉 Why it matters:
Once smart contracts go live, Pi will compete with chains like Ethereum and Solana.
2. Smart contracts + developer tools (BIG DEAL)
Pi has already released an RPC server on testnet for developers
This allows building:
▪️DeFi apps
▪️G

#GateSquareAprilPostingChallenge THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE VALIDATORS REWARDS:
1. Validators have started receiving rewards (March–April 2026)
▪️Pi Network has officially begun distributing KYC validator rewards. �
▪️Some users already reported Pi being credited to their wallets. �
▪️Blockchain activity also shows real transactions sending rewards to validators. �
👉 This confirms: payments are no longer just promises — they are happening.
2. Size of the reward pool
▪️About 26.5 million Pi coins were allocated for validator rewards. �
▪️Over 526 million validations were done by ~1 million+ va

$PI ​While everyone is FOMO-ing into $BTC at the top, smart money is accumulating the $PI floor. 🤫
​📉 Price: $0.14 (All-Time Low)
👥 Users: 60M+ Global Pioneers
⚙️ Status: Post-Mainnet accumulation phase.
​The selling pressure is drying up. The rebound will be violent. Don’t ignore the biggest community in crypto history. 💎🚀
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