- Protocol 22 has boosted the scalability of Pi Network ahead of smart contracts in May.
- Pi must break $0.190 to target $0.2045 and $0.220.
- Key support at $0.1832 remains crucial for bullish momentum.
Pi Network (PI) token traded near $0.1893 on April 28 after gaining roughly 5.8% in 24 hours and more than 10% over the past week, reflecting stronger market interest as the network moves through a critical development phase.
The recent recovery is notable considering the asset’s all-time low of $0.1312 in February 2026, while still sitting far below its February 2025 peak of $2.99.
Protocol 22 mainnet upgrade
Notably, the price surge comes as Pi Network completed its Protocol 22 mainnet upgrade on April 27, a major infrastructure update designed to improve scalability, transaction throughput, and overall network readiness for decentralised applications.
Protocol 22 is widely seen as a foundational step before the expected Protocol 23 rollout in May, which is projected to introduce smart contracts and expand Pi Network’s ecosystem with broader decentralised finance (DeFi) and cross-chain functio...

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