Pi Network Levels Up: Stellar Protocol v25 Goes Live
A Major Milestone for Pi Network
Pi Network just hit a big step forward. On January 23, 2026, the project completed the activation of Stellar Protocol v25 on its mainnet. After months of prep, a testnet phase starting January 7, and a community governance vote on Stellar, this upgrade is now live for millions of KYC-verified users. It’s all about making the network smarter, more private, and easier to use every day.
Privacy Gets a Serious Boost with X-Ray
One of the coolest parts is the upgraded X-Ray privacy protocol. It brings zero-knowledge tech right into Pi’s base layer. This means better support for things like BN254 curves and Poseidon hash functions, letting developers create apps where your data stays private without sacrificing security or transparency. Proofs are faster, cheaper, and easier to migrate from other systems. For everyday users, it opens the door to more secure, private experiences in the Pi ecosystem.
Smarter Contracts and Smoother Payments
The upgrade improves smart contract functionality and network stability overall. Developers now face shorter wait times for payments, which is huge for anyone building on Pi. Plus, the App Studio tool got a nice refresh, it supports in-app payments using Test-Pi, including simple session-based options (think buying an item or unlocking a feature in one go). A new developer library cuts integration time down to about 10 minutes, so creators can add payments without headaches.
Why This Matters for the Community
This isn’t just tech jargon, it’s real progress. Pi Network is connecting deeper with Stellar’s ecosystem and the zero-knowledge world, giving builders powerful tools for advanced apps while keeping everything community-driven and transparent. Sure, there were some temporary hiccups like browser queues during the launch, but that’s often part of big updates with tons of excitement. It shows the network is maturing and listening to its users.
For anyone already in the Stellar ecosystem, wallets like Lumexo make trading and moving assets easy and fast – perfect timing to explore what Pi’s upgrades unlock without friction.
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