OrbitWatch's Horizon API monitoring detected: The Mainnet protocol_version has officially switched to 28. You can verify this directly on the Block Explorer: 👉 blockexplorer.minepi.com When Did the Switch Occur? The switch occurred between these two ledgers, specifically on October 16 (UTC), aligning with the official target date for the Mainnet on October 16. OrbitWatch's monitoring detected the change during its next check on October 17. Full Timeline of This Upgrade Compared to previous upgrades: V28 was completed on time on the officially scheduled date of October 16, with only 3 days between the Node deadline and the Mainnet switch, returning to the rhythm of V22–V24 and V26. What Does v28 Bring? The official announcement on September 25 explained that Protocol 28 improves how the network handles transaction data latency and allows developers to upgrade an entire set of smart contracts at once, enabling safer changes to stored data during application evolution. OrbitWatch's Observations Since V23, official explanations for all upgrades (V23, V26, V27, V28) have revolved around smart contract capabilities. However, during OrbitWatch's most recent compilation, the official response on Developer Discord stated that smart contract functionality is not yet finalized and is currently for internal use only (see Smart Contract Status Analysis for details). The continuous expansion of protocol-level capabilities and when third-party developers can actually use them remain two separate matters. The official preview for the Pi Ecosystem Summit on November 17–19 announced new platform and feature announcements, which will be the next opportunity to observe if there's any progress on this matter. OrbitWatch's Follow-up We will continue to monitor whether the official team provides further technical details on V28, as well as the actual agenda and announcements from the Ecosystem Summit. Further Reading Official Confirmation: V27 Mainnet Upgrade Completed, V28 Announced: Node Deadline 10/13, Mainnet Target 10/16 Confirmation: Pi Network Mainnet Protocol Officially Switched to v27 Pi Network Protocol Upgrade Mechanism: From Node Deadline to Mainnet Switch Data sources: Pi Network Horizon API (api.mainnet.minepi.com), Pi Network Block Explorer, @PiCoreTeam official X account (9/25 announcement). All analyses do not constitute investment advice. OrbitWatch is an independent Pi Network ecosystem observatory and is not affiliated with the official Pi Network team.
Oct 16, 05:15 PM