The web3 network blockchain protocol is adapted from an improved version of the Stellar network. This upgrade from version 19 to version 23 represents a significant underlying optimization based on customization, enabling new features and control layers, providing stronger technical support for the ecosystem.
To ensure a smooth upgrade, the core team has adopted a phased approach: first, the test network Testnet1 has been upgraded from version 19 to version 22, and will soon continue to upgrade to version 23; subsequently, Testnet2 will be upgraded in sequence, ultimately completing the mainnet upgrade to protocol version 23. The entire process is expected to take several weeks. Due to the underlying protocol changes involved in the upgrade, there may be minor interruptions in the blockchain during this period. The core team will inform the community in advance to help partners, third-party service providers, pioneer communities, and all sectors of society prepare accordingly.
The integration with Stellar protocol version 23 not only optimizes the core functions of the web3 network by leveraging Stellar’s mature technological advantages (such as experience in cross-border payments and asset issuance), but also enhances the network’s compatibility and scalability, providing broader space for future ecological application innovations. This is a key step for the web3 network in preparing for the open-source mainnet. K verification progress and collaborative upgrades expand ecological coverage.
As of now, the K verification work of the web3 network has achieved significant results:Over 15.9 million pioneer users have completed verification, with tens of millions more users waiting in line. This data indicates that more and more users recognize the vision of the web3 network and are willing to join the ecosystem through compliant verification.
With the launch of protocol version 23, the core team has further expanded the scope of K verification collaboration—beyond the network’s native K verification channel,other partner platforms will receive K verification authorization. For example, the globally renowned cryptocurrency service platform Banxa will provide more convenient K verification services for pioneers through this authorization, helping users accelerate the mainnet onboarding process. This “multi-channel verification” model not only alleviates pressure on the native channel but also meets the habits of different users (such as some users being more familiar with third-party platforms like Banxa), further expanding the user coverage of the ecosystem and accumulating more compliant users for the subsequent mainnet launch.
3. Linux Node Version Release: Enhancing Infrastructure, Strengthening Network Decentralization and Inclusivity
Recently, Dr. Ni’s web3 ecosystem officially released the Linux node version, complementing the existing Windows node version, becoming an important foundation for network decentralization, further enhancing the resilience and adaptability of the web3 network, and providing more comprehensive service support for partners and ecological applications.
Prior to this, many entities connected to the web3 network by running customized Linux-based nodes. The official release of the Linux node version allows partners and service providers to transition from “custom builds” to “standardized node software,” significantly lowering the technical barriers and maintenance costs of running nodes. The most critical benefit is that Linux node operators can independently manage protocol updates or enable automatic updates, easily keeping node software synchronized with future versions without relying on complex custom development. This not only enhances the stability of node operations but also builds a more consistent ecosystem environment, reducing the risk of network failures due to version incompatibility.
From the community’s perspective, providing Linux nodes for pioneers has been a high-frequency suggestion over the past few years. Although the Linux node version is not directly linked to node rewards and may not immediately affect users’ daily participation, it significantly enhances the network’s accessibility and ecological participation. Its core value lies in improving the network infrastructure: supporting Linux systems makes the web3 network more inclusive for developers, tech-savvy pioneers, and those willing to contribute in an open-source environment, attracting more technical talent to participate in network construction, further strengthening the network’s decentralization attributes, and providing a more solid node support for the stable operation of the open-source mainnet.
4. Conclusion: Staying True to Our Original Intent, Joining Hands to Welcome the Mainnet Milestone
Looking back at the development history of the web3 network, from the initial mobile mining model to the technological breakthroughs of protocol versions 22 and 23, and the release of the Linux node version along with the integration with the Stellar protocol, over 60 million pioneers have patiently and actively turned ordinary daily devices (mobile phones) into “computing nodes” that support network operations. This process vividly embodies Satoshi Nakamoto’s dream of “cryptocurrency serving the masses, not a few elites”—the web3 network has always rejected “elite monopolies” and insists on allowing ordinary users to participate in the digital economy with low barriers and share the technological dividends.
In comparison to other projects in the industry, while the Big Pie Network initially harbored a pure vision of “decentralization and serving the masses,” it gradually evolved into “digital gold” as it developed, with control falling into the hands of a few giants, making it difficult for ordinary users to truly participate in core decision-making and value distribution. In contrast, the digital token Coin of the web3 network has always maintained its “original intention”:fast transactions, ultra-low fees, and complete ownership by ordinary users, making both the mining threshold and usage costs friendly to the public, truly achieving “cryptocurrency for the masses.”
Today, Dr. Ni’s web3 network has officially announced two major positive developments: the formal release of the Linux node version, attracting more enterprises and individuals to participate in node operations; and the core team is steadily advancing the adaptation and upgrade of Stellar protocol version 23, having successfully completed part of the upgrade for Testnet 1, with plans to complete the upgrades for Testnet 2 and the mainnet in the coming weeks, preparing for the open-source mainnet. These developments signify that the web3 network is about to reach its most important milestone, with the ecosystem set to gain more features and services, and the future of the digital economy is just around the corner.
For the over 60 million pioneers worldwide, every step taken now lays the foundation for the future. Only by continuing to illuminate the lightning, expanding the security circle, and believing in the project’s vision can we truly achieve a win-win situation for personal value and network development in this “global cryptocurrency economic revolution,” and together welcome the digital era that belongs to the pioneers.