Pi Network extends Protocol 23 until May 19, giving node upgrades a grace period

Pi Network’s core team has confirmed that the migration deadline for Protocol 23 has been extended from May 15 to May 19, giving node operators an additional four days to install the updated version. Pi Network also confirmed that May 19 is the final deadline for this upgrade process; node operators should install the updated version before the deadline to avoid potential synchronization issues after the migration.

Confirmation of the Revised Technical Specifications for Protocol 23.0

According to an official Pi Network update confirmation:

Underlying framework: Stellar Core v23.0.1

Primary objective: Improve node migration post-migration database performance; enhance verifier synchronization stability

Scope of improvements: Enhancements to database handling functions, helping maintenance personnel manage multiple nodes during the migration process

Recommended action: Pi Network encourages node operators to upgrade directly to the revised version, rather than continuing to use the old version prior to the deadline extension

Version context: Protocol 23.0 is built on previous versions 19.1 through 22.1, supporting the continued development of smart contracts and mainnet functionality

Changes to the Confirmation Schedule for the Deadline

According to the schedule confirmed by an official Pi Network announcement:

Original deadline: May 15, 2026

Revised deadline: May 19, 2026 (extended by four days)

Final deadline: Pi Network confirmed May 19 as the final deadline for the upgrade process and will not extend it further

Revised version status: The improved version is now available for node operators to deploy

Pi Network said in the announcement that this extension is intended to support a smoother migration and achieve better verifier synchronization during the transition period; the announcement did not mention any infrastructure failures or problems encountered during the original deployment process.

Pi App Studio Confirmation of New Features

Pi Network also announced in parallel that Pi App Studio has added the following features:

AI application conversion: Can convert AI applications generated by Claude Code and Codex into Pi native applications within a few minutes

Target users: Developers looking to build applications within the Pi ecosystem

Pi Network confirmed that this update to Pi App Studio is a separate, different upgrade from the Protocol 23.0 migration, but both are part of Pi Network’s broader ecosystem development plan.

FAQ

Why did Pi Network extend the deadline for Protocol 23.0? After the extension, will it be extended again?

According to Pi Network’s official announcement, the reason for the extension is that the core team released a revised version of Protocol 23.0, improving post-migration node database performance and verifier synchronization stability, and more time is needed for node operators to install the improved version. Pi Network confirmed May 19 as the final deadline and did not mention any plans for further extensions.

What is the underlying technology framework used by Protocol 23.0?

According to Pi Network’s confirmation, Protocol 23.0 uses Stellar Core v23.0.1, mainly focusing on the stability of node migration and the synchrony of verification, and it has evolved on the foundation of earlier versions 19.1 through 22.1.

Which tools does Pi App Studio’s AI application conversion feature support?

According to the Pi Network official update confirmation, Pi App Studio currently supports converting AI applications generated by Claude Code and Codex into Pi native applications, and the conversion can be completed within a few minutes.