Pi Network Enters New Phase: Linux Node Launch, Pioneers Expect a Boost from Coinbase
Pi Network continues to make its mark in its development journey by officially launching the Linux Node version, a feature that the community has been waiting for a long time. This step not only expands the participation of miners on the popular server platform but also plays an important role in strengthening the mainnet ecosystem, which has welcomed more than 12 million Pioneers since February 2025.
Linux Node – the missing infrastructure piece
In the blockchain world, Node plays a pivotal role in ensuring the transparency and authenticity of transactions. The appearance of Linux Node brings Pi Network closer to a truly decentralized system, while supporting the distributed KYC process – a key factor in building trust and expanding integration capabilities in decentralized finance (DeFi).
Improved KYC – a prerequisite for expansion
The controversial KYC process, which some Pioneers have found cumbersome, is now being refined. The Pi development team is aiming to integrate KYC right into the chain protocol, allowing the process to become smoother and more reliable. This is also a necessary step if Pi Network wants to catch the eye of major exchanges like Coinbase.
Coinbase rumors – a ray of hope or an illusion?
Immediately after the Linux Node news, the price of Pi Coin (PI) jumped more than 5% to $0.36. Part of the momentum came from a post by Pi Barter Mall, the winner of the Pi Network Hackathon, when it hinted that $PI could “appear on Coinbase soon”.
However, Coinbase has not yet made an official confirmation. Many experts say that Pi Network needs to prove its legal compliance and complete its KYC system before it can dream of becoming a top US exchange.
Challenges and opportunities
Despite attracting more than 55 million global users, Pi Network still faces many questions:
Is the Node and SuperNode selection process transparent?
Is the Pi Coin distribution mechanism in line with the listing standards of top-tier exchanges?
Is the application ecosystem attractive enough to maintain the long-term value of PI?
Conclusion
The launch of Linux Node is an important milestone, proving that Pi Network is still on the right track to realize its ambition of becoming a globally popular blockchain. But whether Pi Coin will actually set foot on Coinbase or not is still an open question.
In an increasingly regulatory-driven cryptocurrency market, Pi Network needs more than just community expectations – transparency, compliance, and practicality. If it can do that, Pi’s appearance on Coinbase may not be far away.