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Pi Network Expands Fast Despite Price Pressure From Massive Token Unlocks

2026/05/26 11:04
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While Pi Network price action stayed relatively quiet this month, the project itself pushed through one of its biggest expansion phases yet across exchange access, infrastructure upgrades, and AI integration.

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One of the biggest developments came from OKX, which made Pi accessible to millions of users in the United States for the first time through its platform. The move significantly expands the token’s exposure and gives Pi Network a much wider market reach at a time when the project is trying to strengthen ecosystem activity.

Mainnet Infrastructure Upgrade Moves Forward

On the technical side, Pi Network revealed that most major Mainnet Nodes have now upgraded to v23. The update is considered one of the project’s most important infrastructure improvements so far and could help prepare the network for smoother scaling and future ecosystem growth.

The upgrade also signals that the network is continuing to mature behind the scenes, even as market sentiment around the token remains mixed.

Pi Pushes Deeper Into AI

The Network also expanded its AI ambitions this month. Pi App Studio now allows developers to turn AI-built applications directly into Pi Apps.

Builders using platforms like OpenAI Codex, Anthropic Claude Code, and Replit can now integrate Pi into their workflows, opening the door for more AI-powered apps inside the ecosystem.

Community Reaction

Community post by Pi Town called the recent OKX U.S. expansion a major validation for Pi Network, saying Pi’s “Real Human Verification” model is finally gaining mainstream recognition.

The influencer added that Pi’s push into the U.S. market reflects “organic, compliant global adoption” rather than pure speculation, especially as the network continues expanding AI tools, developer infrastructure, and verified identity systems.

Price Still Struggles Under Unlock Pressure

Despite the steady ecosystem progress, the Pi token price continues to face pressure from upcoming unlocks. More than 200 million Pi are scheduled to unlock this month, with another 1.65 billion expected over the next 12 months.

According to CoinDCX analysis, Pi may continue trading between $0.145 and $0.169 in the near term. A breakout above $0.160 could improve momentum toward higher resistance zones, while losing support around $0.145 may trigger further downside pressure toward $0.140. 

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