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Valour, the exchange-traded product (ETP) arm of PiDeFi Technologies, has launched the first #pi Network ETP in Europe, giving traditional investors regulated access to the community-driven blockchain.

The product made its debut on Sweden’s Spotlight Stock Market alongside seven other new crypto listings.

The #Pi ETP charges a 1.9% management fee and trades in Swedish kronor, allowing investors to gain exposure through standard brokerage accounts without the need for direct crypto custody.

Expanding Europe’s Crypto Lineup

Valour has built a strong reputation in Europe with more than 85 digital-asset ETPs already trading across exchanges in Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, and France. Alongside Pi, the firm introduced new ETPs tied to Shiba Inu, Ondo, Cronos, Mantle, VeChain, Ethena, and Celestia—covering a mix of established ecosystems and emerging blockchain sectors.

Johanna Belitz, Valour’s Head of Nordics, said the launches reflect “growing demand for transparent and simple access to digital assets.” Head of Product Elaine Buehler added that Pi represents an important balance between core infrastructure and fast-evolving blockchain trends.

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A Strategic Bet on Pi Network

The decision to list Pi underscores its rising profile among both retail and institutional players. Ulu Ventures, a venture capital firm, has already added Pi to its portfolio, highlighting confidence in its long-term potential. Recent whale accumulation of Pi tokens further signals strengthening conviction within the market.

Parent company PiDeFi Technologies, listed on Nasdaq under the ticker DEFT, has positioned itself as a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized ecosystems. The Pi ETP launch demonstrates its strategy of meeting institutional standards while opening access to tokens with strong grassroots demand.

Regulated Access to Community Tokens

For #Pi Network, the debut marks the first time European investors can gain regulated exposure to its token. With cryptocurrency adoption expanding across the continent, Valour’s move illustrates how asset managers are increasingly willing to bring “community-first” tokens into mainstream finance—an evolution many see as a long-term trend in Europe’s digital-asset markets
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Linux Node Release and Upcoming Protocol Upgrades

Linux Node Release
The Pi ecosystem has released a Linux Node version! Nodes are the backbone of Pi’s decentralized infrastructure, and expanding node support beyond Mac and Windows strengthens the network’s resilience and adaptability.
For partners and services including exchanges, the Linux Node release is immediately relevant. Many of these entities already run custom Linux-based nodes to connect to Pi. With an official Linux Node release, partners and services can transition to a standardized node software. This unlocks a key benefit: Linux node operators can self-manage protocol updates or enable auto-updates from Pi Network, staying more effortlessly up-to-date with future versions. This replaces the current reliance on custom builds, creating a more stable and consistent ecosystem.
For Pioneers, the Linux Node is a feature that has been frequently requested by the community over the past few years. While it is not directly tied to Node rewards, and therefore may not impact everyday participation immediately, the update allows for greater accessibility and ecosystem participation. The significance lies in infrastructure: supporting Linux makes the network more inclusive for developers, technically capable Pioneers, and those interested in contributing through open-source environments. 
Installation instructions can be found here.
Upcoming Protocol Upgrade to Version 23
Parallel to the Linux Node release, Pi Network is preparing an important upgrade: the move from protocol version 19 to version 23. The Pi protocol is adapted from Stellar protocol. This version is a custom Pi protocol built on a base pulling upgrades from Stellar protocol version 23 that enables new layers of functionality and control. The upcoming protocol upgrades will phase in through consecutive versions and may potentially require planned outages of the blockchain services. Announcing such upgrades in advance is to help partners, third-party services and the community to get prepared ahead of time. 
The rollout is staged for careful testing:
Testnet1 upgrades will start this week and continue into the next few weeks.Note: During Testnet1 protocol upgrades, there might be a small outage of the Testnet1 blockchain. Pi will be pushing out the new community Node container for Testnet1, and no action is needed from users.Testnet2 and Mainnet will be phased in over the following weeks after Testnet 1 upgrades are completed, bringing the full ecosystem to version 23.Note: Specific outages may occur during the upgrades, which will be announced ahead of time to partners and Pioneers. There may also be brief outages of Pi availability on third-party service sites, such as Centralized Exchanges (CEXs), as they process this upgrade.
KYC Authority Embedded in Protocol
KYC’d blockchains open additional utility in compliant interactions among users. Pi Network will continue to operate as one of the premier KYC-verified blockchain, with tens of millions of KYC’d accounts, but the way that verification is enforced is evolving. With the protocol upgrade, this enforcement will be done directly by the blockchain protocol itself. Importantly, the upgrade allows the decentralization of KYC authority. 
While the native Pi KYC solution continues to verify Pioneers, the protocol will allow KYC authority to be assigned to other trusted entities in the future. This offers a more distributed, community-driven KYC process while maintaining compliance at the protocol level. 
As a reminder, identity verification via KYC is important for the integrity of the network, compliance, and readiness for integrations by services that require identity verification. Pi’s leading vision of building a KYC-verified blockchain network years earlier—and its realization of over 14.82 million migrated, KYC-verified people on the Pi Mainnet blockchain—is now echoed by the industry’s recent developments toward verified, permissioned standards such as ERC-3643, which embed identity and compliance logic directly into tokens on public networks.  

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🚀 From Skepticism to a 65M+ Daily Miner Crypto Giant: Pi Network’s Epic Journey (2019–2025) 🚀

🔹 2019 - The Beginning:
Launched on $Pi Day, March 14, 2019, as a mobile app allowing anyone to mine cryptocurrency with a simple tap on their phones — no expensive rigs, low energy consumption, building a massive community from scratch. Millions joined, mining Pi within a trusted ecosystem. 📱

🔹 2020 - Testnet Phase:
Pi moved to a testnet, rigorously developing and testing blockchain infrastructure, enabling dApps, and simulating decentralized consensus with the Stellar-based trust graph algorithm. The foundation for a scalable, secure crypto was laid. 🔗

🔹 2021 - Enclosed Mainnet:
December 2021 marked the launch of the enclosed mainnet — allowing internal $Pi transactions and balance migrations while blocking any external access. KYC verification began, creating a trusted network ready for real-world use. Millions migrated their mined Pi tokens. ✅

🔹 2022-2024 - Ecosystem Expansion:
The Pi ecosystem flourished — PiFests, merchant acceptance, app improvements, dApp development, and KYC verifications exceeded 19 million. The network matured steadily, preparing for broader adoption and true decentralization. 🌍

🔹 2025 - Open Mainnet & Beyond:
On February 20, 2025, Pi Network removed its firewall, launching the Open Mainnet, enabling global external transactions and trading on exchanges. Over 10 million users migrated their Pi, and astonishingly, 65+ MILLION daily active miners contribute to the network’s security, growth, and utility every day — a record in mobile crypto mining history! ⚡️

Today, $Pi stands as a beacon of innovation in crypto mining: mobile-first, eco-friendly, and community-powered with 100+ dApps coming onboard. This is not just a cryptocurrency; it’s a financial revolution aimed at global economic inclusion. 🌐🔥
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The Pi Network community is once again on edge. In just one day, the Pi Foundation’s wallet transferred 550 million PI, sparking immediate speculation: was this just an internal operation, or the first sign of a potential second migration phase?

550 Million PI on the Move Within 24 Hours
According to The Times of Pi, the foundation executed six massive transactions in a single day, each ranging between 50–100 million PI. All transfers were linked to foundation wallets, but no official explanation has yet been given.
Analysts note that such large-scale on-chain activity usually signals strategic initiatives rather than routine operations. One theory suggests the funds could be connected to the Pi Ventures Fund, which recently invested $20 million in OpenMind, a fast-growing AI robotics company.

Pioneers Waiting for Answers
The Pioneer community quickly ignited with speculation. Many believe these transfers could be tied to preparations for a second token migration, something Pi Network moderators had previously described as “possible.”
A significant number of users are still waiting for the transfer of referral bonuses and unverified balances, raising concerns that another migration could bring further delays or distribution imbalances.

Fragmented Holder Base
Pi expert Woody Lightyear shared fresh data: more than 14.4 million mainnet users hold between 0 and 100 PI. This highlights the highly fragmented structure of ownership, where the majority of Pioneers control relatively small balances.

What Could This Mean for PI’s Price?
Crypto analysts warn that such large transfers could impact the token’s market dynamics. Traders are advised to watch not only the price movements of PI but also any forthcoming official announcements from the foundation.

Conclusion
Whether these transfers were routine or part of preparations for a new migration phase remains unclear. One thing is certain: Pi Network is once again in the spotlight—and the coming weeks could prove decisive for many investors.

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