$PI Pi Network Latest News (As of February 23, 2026)
1. Key Milestone: Pi DEX Scheduled for March 12
Official Confirmation: Pi DEX (Decentralized Exchange) will launch on the mainnet on March 12, 2026
Upgrade Path: v19.6 completed → v19.9 in progress → target v20, with Testnet 2 simultaneously shutting down
Features: Enable peer-to-peer trading, DEX liquidity, and asset exchange within the mainnet
2. Ecosystem and Data (February 2026)
Mainnet Applications: 16.2 million+ (2025: 10.1 million)
Local Business (Pi Map): 148,000+ merchants, 2.1 million+ users
KYC On-Chain: Approximately 17.7 million