Pi Network Celebrates 7th Anniversary with Key Updates, Kraken Listing

Pi Network marked its seventh anniversary on March 14, 2026, known as Pi Day, with a series of live product releases aimed at advancing its blockchain ecosystem. The updates, announced by the project's core team, include the testnet launch of Pi Launchpad and upgrades enabling smart contracts, alongside the native PI token beginning trading on the Kraken exchange, which triggered a sharp price rally followed by volatility.

The Pi Launchpad serves as a token launch platform tailored for projects within the Pi ecosystem that prioritize functional applications over fundraising. Unlike conventional launchpads, it requires projects to have operational products before issuing tokens, with proceeds directed to liquidity pools rather than project treasuries. This approach leverages Pi's base of over 17.7 million KYC-verified users on its mainnet for broad distribution. Officials described the platform as a step toward integrating tokens directly into user experiences, fostering sustainable growth.

Complementing this, all major Pi nodes upgraded to version 20.2, supporting Protocol 20, with full mainnet implementation expected within a week. The protocol lays the groundwork for smart...