☑️ Pi Network Node Operators Face an August 11 Deadline Pi Core Team announced that Mainnet Node operators must complete the Protocol 26 upgrade before August 11, 2026 - or risk losing network connection. ⚙️ Protocol 26 is positioned as a major step toward the next phase of Pi’s roadmap, with Protocol 27 expected to follow as the final planned upgrade in the current cycle. One interesting detail: 🔗 Pi Nodes use technology based on the Stellar $XLM Consensus Protocol (SCP) - the same consensus approach that powers the Stellar $XLM network. The update highlights how important reliable node infrastructure and consensus mechanisms are becoming for blockchain ecosystems. 📌 The bigger question: Can Pi turn its massive community into real network usage after Mainnet upgrades are completed? The next months could be critical for Pi’s evolution. 🌐 #PiNetwork #Crypto #Blockchain