News in August 2026

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Active Planning for Protocol 27

  • The Pi Core development team has confirmed the completion of the previous Protocol 26 and announced the launch of the Protocol 27 update on the mainnet.
  • This update introduces infrastructure improvements focused on more flexible smart contract verification, dApp security, and preparing the environment for decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and liquidity pools.

Changes to the App Studio Pricing Model

  • The team has updated the rules for app developers. The original subsidized fee of 0.25 PI for creating or modifying an app has been replaced with a model that reflects actual resource requirements.
  • Preferential subsidies remain reserved exclusively for apps that demonstrate real-world usage and active community engagement, which is intended to limit the emergence of spam and low-quality projects.

Market Trends and Market Capitalization

  • In the second half of August, the PI token’s market capitalization temporarily returned above the $1 billion mark.
  • The token’s price fluctuated primarily between $0.08 and $0.09 in August. Despite a local increase, the price is facing pressure due to the gradual release of additional tokens into circulation.

Planning for MiCA Compliance

  • As part of efforts toward future listing on regulated European exchanges, further steps have been taken toward meeting the requirements of the European MiCA regulatory framework through the entity PiBit Ltd.