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Pi Network to Sponsor Consensus 2026 as Founders Outline Protocol 23 Plans

Pi Network says it is sponsoring Consensus 2026 in Miami, where Chengdiao Fan and Nicolas Kokkalis will discuss AI, digital identity, Web3, and planned Protocol 23 upgrades amid a migration-related deadline.

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Summary

Pi Network said it is an official sponsor of Consensus 2026 in Miami and that both co-founders will present at the event. According to the available information, Chengdiao Fan is scheduled for May 6 and Nicolas Kokkalis for May 7, with Kokkalis set to appear on a panel titled "How to Prove You’re Human in an AI World (Without Doxing Yourself)." The project linked its conference presence to discussions around artificial intelligence, digital identity, Web3, and planned Protocol 23 upgrades, although no release date or technical details for Protocol 23 were provided. The update also comes as Pi Network faces a mandatory deadline tied to its network migration process, but no further specifics were included in the source excerpts.

Terms & Concepts
  • Digital identity: A system for verifying and managing a user’s identity online, often discussed in blockchain as a way to give users more control over credentials and access.
  • Web3: A term for internet services built on blockchain networks, typically emphasizing user ownership, token-based systems, and decentralized applications.
  • Protocol upgrade: A change to a blockchain network’s core rules or software that can add features, improve performance, or modify how the system operates.