- Pi Network’s PI token is currently experiencing an uptick even though the crypto market is weak.
- Network’s co-founder Chengdiao Fan will be speaking at Consensus 2026.
- Mainnet upgrade to Protocol 21 and RPC launch boosted the development, but a 20M token unlock may create short-term selling pressure.
Pi Network price is currently up by almost a percent as the crypto market is currently struggling to keep up the positive momentum, as per CoinMarketCap. With this uptick, the price of the token is hovering around the $0.1660 mark.
At press time, the price of the PI coin stands at $0.1674 with an uptick of 1.52% in the last 24-hours as per CoinMarketCap.
Chengdiao Fan to Deliver Game-Changing Talk at Consensus Miami
The official X page of Pi Network announced earlier today, April 15, 2026, that the network’s co-founder, Chengdiao Fan, is set to take the stage at Consensus 2026 in Miami on May 6, 2026, Wednesday from 11:15-11:35 AM EDT at the Convergence Stage. In her presentation, she will talk about the evolving role of crypto in an AI-dominated world.
Consensus Miami is getting a slice of Pi!
Pi Founder Chengdiao Fan will speak at Consensus 2026 on Wednesday, May 6, from 11:15–11:35 AM EDT at the Convergence Stage.
As AI dramatically lowers the barriers to building products, competition increasingly centers on authentic… pic.twitter.com/rxiVZeDf3C
— Pi Network (@PiCoreTeam) April 14, 2026
As artificial intelligence slashes barriers to product development, Fan will also shed light on how Pi’s robust blockchain infrastructure, verified identity protocols, and massive global user network empower utility-focused products and emphasize authentic data, user acquisition, and trusted human participation, critical edges in the AI era.
Fan challenges the usual idea that crypto tokens are just exit liquidity, and she will present them (tokens) as tools for steady growth and real-world use. With Pi’s active community and decentralized system, the talk may start conversations on how blockchains like Pi connect Web3 to practical AI uses.
Mainnet Hits Protocol 21 Milestone, RPC Server Unlocks Developer Potential
Along with the Consensus buzz, Pi Network has rolled out major upgrades to its mainnet, now live on Protocol 21. Node operators are urged to update their systems as soon as possible and then prepare for the upcoming v22 upgrades, so that there is seamless network stability.
The Pi Mainnet has successfully upgraded to Protocol 21.
Node operators, please ensure your systems are up to date and stay tuned for instructions regarding the upcoming v22 upgrade.
— Pi Network (@PiCoreTeam) April 14, 2026
Complementing this, Pi has also launched an RPC server on testnet, opening doors for smart contract development within the ecosystem. This tool lets developers build responsive apps, rigorously test contract logic, and tap into real-time blockchain data for integrations. Node operators and third-party services can even host their own RPC servers, fostering a vibrant developer ecosystem.
Pi Network has released an RPC server, currently available on Testnet, supporting the development, testing, and future deployment of smart contracts within the Pi ecosystem.
The RPC server enables developers to build responsive applications, test contract behavior, and…
— Pi Network (@PiCoreTeam) April 13, 2026
For those diving in, Pi’s official blog details setup guides and capabilities. This move signals Pi’s maturation toward full DeFi compatibility, smart contracts, and dApp innovation, essential for attracting builders in a competitive blockchain landscape.
Pi Network Price Climbs on Technical Breakout, but Unlock Looms
Pi token, as stated above, decoupled from Bitcoin’s dip today. Analysts credit the move to a technical breakout from a falling wedge pattern on the 12-hour chart, a bullish signal after weeks of downtrend pressure.
Moreover, according to PiScan, today’s unlock of ~20.4 million Pi tokens (worth ~3.37 million) introduces immediate supply overhang. Key support sits at the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement of $0.159; if held, Pi could probe $0.18 resistance.
A breach below risks a slide to $0.15 amid unlock selling. Volume during the event will be telling; strong buying could absorb pressure and extend the bounce.
Cautiously Neutral Horizon for Pi Network
Pi’s updates paint an optimistic picture as there is Consensus exposure, infrastructure leaps, and technical sparks amid a bearish macro. Yet, the dominant downtrend and unlock demand vigilance. As Fan’s talk nears, Pi could leverage AI-blockchain synergy for real adoption.
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