On January 22, 2026, Pi Network launched its first mainnet community vote, allowing Pioneers to take part in key network decisions. As soon as voting went live, millions of users logged in at the same time, causing temporary app slowdowns and frustrating many users.
Despite it, Pi network native token saw 2.5% spike in price after staying quiet for a long period.
App Traffic Surge Causes Waiting Queues
Pi Network began a seven-day mainnet community governance vote, focusing on upgrades like Version 23 (v23) for faster speed, better security, and on-chain KYC. As voting opened, over 15.8 million verified users tried to access the Pi App & Wallet at the same time, causing temporary overloads.
Many users saw a waiting message asking them to be patient. Pi Network said the delay was due to heavy traffic and confirmed that access would return without needing to reinstall the app.
While some users showed frustration online, many others saw the queues as a positive sign of strong community participation.
This vote marks a major step in Pi Network’s move toward decentralized governance. Instead of decisions being made by a small group, verified community members now have a direct voice in important network upgrades.
Pi Coin Price Sees Small Surge
Following Governance Vote Day, Pi Network’s native token, Pi Coin, saw a modest 2.5% price increase over the past 24 hours. The token is currently trading around $0.186, with a market capitalization close to $1.55 billion.
Despite the short-term rise, Pi Coin remains nearly 90% below its all-time high of $2.34.
Some Pi community member states that while price action remains weak overall, growing user engagement and governance participation could support longer-term confidence.
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