Pi Network has completed Testnet2 smart contracts with real progress towards a functional, application-ready blockchain. The upgrade position Pi Network closer Pi Network has completed Testnet2 smart contracts with real progress towards a functional, application-ready blockchain. The upgrade position Pi Network closer

Pi Network Completes Testnet2 Integration With Smart Contracts Enabled

  • Pi Network has completed Testnet2 smart contracts with real progress towards a functional, application-ready blockchain.
  • The upgrade position Pi Network closer to Ethereum-style programmability while also targeting a broader, mobile-first user base.

With the full activation of smart contract functionality on its Testnet2 environment, Pi Network has finally reached a significant technical milestone on the decentralized application deployment. Its core system modules are now in full coordination, enabling end-to-end contract execution and dynamic on-chain state transitions.

The completion of the so-called “evolution engine” is a decisive step that settles internal dependencies, removes bottlenecks, and locks the network into an irreversible execution state.

For more context, a community post already confirmed that Testnet2 smart contracts are fully operational and transaction fees have declined, pointing to improved efficiency and technical maturity. Shah PI, a prominent community figure, publicly described the upgrade on X as both a technological breakthrough and a catalyst for ecosystem momentum.

Infrastructure and Tooling Enhancements Strengthen Testnet2

Smart contract readiness moves Pi Network beyond regular value transfers toward programmable on-chain activity. Developers can now begin testing decentralized finance tools, NFTs, governance logic, and automated peer-to-peer applications.

Alongside smart contract activation, Testnet2 delivers broader platform improvements, including expanded tooling and Linux runtime support, enhancing stability for validators while lowering barriers for developers.

Benchmarking Pi Network Against Ethereum

Following our report on Pi Network’s AI integration to accelerate KYC and enable mainnet migration, the Testnet2 smart contract rollout is further energizing its community of over 50 million verified pioneers.

With Pi trading near $0.22, analysts suggest that the upgrade as critical groundwork for a full mainnet launch, currently expected between late 2025 and early 2026. The milestone also invites comparison with Ethereum, the benchmark for programmable blockchains.

As of now, Pi price (PI) is trading at $0.2055 with a decrease of 0.41% in the past day and 0.39% in the past week. Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $3,125.56, having an increase of 0.50% in the past day and a decrease of 0.11% over the past week. See ETH price chart below.

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