The Pi Network, through the Pi Core Team, revealed several innovations over the past few days, coming in time for Pi2Day.
The Core Team is rolling out major updates across the board, from node enhancements to in-app account management. However, the Pi token is not escaping market volatility.
Pi Desktop Revamped with Node Update and Over 2.6 Million Active Installations
On Thursday, the Pi Core Team rolled out a significant update to its desktop software, now renamed Pi Desktop (formerly Pi Node), under version 0.5.2.
According to FireSide Pi on X (Twitter), a Pi Network ambassador, the upgrade includes several long-awaited features.
- Full window resizing support
- A public key is displayed on the troubleshooting page
- Enhanced Docker compatibility
The platform now boasts over 2.6 million active desktop nodes, while more than 400,000 are currently operational across Testnet1, Testnet2, and Mainnet. According to FireSide Pi, these improvements lay the groundwork for broader ambitions.
“In the future, [the] Blockchain can be shared to Train AI… Share huge server resources to the utility developer community,” FireSide Pi shared in a post.
The team framed the update as more than a technical milestone, urging Pioneers to get ready to deploy and join the growing community shaping the future of decentralized finance (DeFi).
Pi Browser Adds Full Account Management — No More App Switching
In a parallel update, the Pi Core Team introduced full account management capabilities directly within the Pi Browser. This marks a pivotal step toward a unified Web3 experience.
“This isn’t just an upgrade. This is Pi Network declaring its independence from centralized systems… Managing your identity, assets, and digital life is now native to your Pi journey,” Mr. SpockApe wrote on X.
Users can now perform core functions, including updating account information. Other functions include completing KYC, accessing ecosystem dApps, and preparing for future exchange integrations—all within the browser.
It’s a move designed to eliminate fragmentation and put power back in the hands of Pioneers. The Pi Core Team interprets the move as a declaration of decentralized intent, especially ahead of Pi2Day, the network’s annual celebration on June 28.
As Web3 competitors struggle with siloed user experiences, Pi Network seems intent on integrating its ecosystem from the ground up.
Streamlined KYC and Market Backdrop
Meanwhile, these updates follow Pi Network’s KYC synchronization feature launched on June 19. As BeInCrypto reported, the streamlined process aimed to accelerate identity verification and ease onboarding for millions of pending users.
Despite the tech progress, PI Coin’s market price has not fared well. The token has slid 16% over the past 48 hours and over 4% in the last day.
The drop is largely due to profit-taking triggered by excessive hype surrounding the Chainlink–Mastercard partnership announcement, which momentarily shifted market attention.
With the Pi2Day barely 24 hours out, the Core Team is leaning into its roadmap with real, deployable features rather than vague promises.
The consistent cadence of releases, including KYC sync, Pi Desktop overhaul, and now Pi Browser integration, suggests a maturing ecosystem ready to bridge from testnet to full mainnet utility.
And while price action may steal headlines, Pi’s developers seem committed to building through the noise.
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