- Over 119,000 Pioneers have completed their second migrations as of March 26, 2026 — with referral mining bonuses now moving on-chain for the first time since Pi Network launched.
- Second migrations unlock referral bonuses calculated based on the mining activity of each Pioneer's Referral Team — but only for team members who have fully passed KYC — making the computation significantly more complex than first migrations.
- Early reports indicate some Pioneers are seeing significant boosts in their Mainnet balances — with certain batches transferring tens of thousands of Pi in individual cases.
- Migrations are fully automatic once a Pioneer is eligible and in the queue — the only requirement is completing Step 3 of the Mainnet Checklist (Wallet 2FA setup).
Pi Network has kicked off one of its most anticipated ecosystem updates — the second migrations — with a gradual rollout that began around Pi Day 2026 (March 14). The update allows Pioneers who have already completed their first migration to transfer additional Pi balances onto the blockchain — most notably referral mining bonuses that have been accumulating off-chain for years. As of March 26, 2026, over 119,000 Pioneers have successfully completed their second migrations, bringing more of their earned Pi into the live Mainnet ecosystem.
First Migration vs. Second Migration — What’s the Difference?
To understand the significance of this phase, it is important to distinguish between the two migration stages and what each one transfers onto the blockchain.
First Migrations — Core Balances
First migrations focus on transferring the primary, verified mining-related balances for Pioneers who have completed KYC and the Mainnet Checklist. Balances included in the first migration are:
- Verified base mining rewards
- Security Circle contributions and rewards
- Lockup rewards
- Utility app usage rewards
- Confirmed Node rewards
First migrations continue to process at normal speed and still take priority even while second migrations are running in parallel — meaning Pioneers still awaiting their first migration are not impacted by the second migration rollout.
Second Migrations — Additional Balances
Second migrations unlock the remaining transferable Pi that was not included in the first migration — with the single biggest addition being referral mining bonuses.
Referral bonuses are calculated based on the mining activity of each Pioneer’s Referral Team — but critically, only for team members who have fully passed KYC. Because bonuses vary per individual mining session and depend heavily on each referred user’s verification status, the computation is significantly more complex than the straightforward balances transferred in the first migration.
This complexity is precisely why the Pi Core Team required extensive technical preparations, rigorous testing, and careful review before launching second migrations — extra caution was essential to guarantee accuracy, fairness, and security across all blockchain transactions.
Why PI Referral Bonuses Matter Now
For many Pioneers, referral bonuses represent years of accumulated rewards earned by building and maintaining active mining teams. Until the second migrations launched, these balances remained entirely off-chain — visible in the Pi app but not yet transferred to the blockchain.
With second migrations now live, eligible referral bonuses are finally moving on-chain — allowing Pioneers to use them within the growing Pi ecosystem for the first time. Early reports from the community confirm that some Pioneers are receiving substantial transfers, with certain batches moving tens of thousands of Pi in individual migration events.
Important: If your referral bonuses appear lower than expected, the most likely reason is that some of your Referral Team members have not yet completed KYC. The Pi Core Team strongly encourages all Pioneers to remind their teams to finish verification — this directly increases the migratable amount for both the Pioneer and their referred members.
Essential Requirements for Second Migration
Whether completing a first or second migration, all Pioneers must fulfill the same non-negotiable checklist requirements before becoming eligible:
Step 3 of the Mainnet Checklist — Wallet 2FA Setup Set up two-factor authentication (2FA) in the Pi Wallet. This step is mandatory because migrations involve irreversible blockchain transactions — once Pi moves on-chain, the process cannot be undone. Strong 2FA protects against unauthorized access once real Pi lands in your wallet.
Trusted Email Address Adding a trusted email address for account recovery and added security is also frequently required as part of the migration eligibility process.
The good news — once these requirements are met, migrations are fully automatic. No manual action is needed beyond completing the checklist. Pioneers will receive a notification in the Pi app when their migration processes.
Current Status Second Migrations and What’s Next
Second migrations are running in parallel with first migrations — meaning the two processes do not interfere with each other and Pioneers awaiting their initial transfer are not impacted.
Once the current queues for both first and second migrations are cleared, Pi Network plans to shift to ongoing periodic migrations — a steadier, more sustainable flow of Pi to Mainnet that will be announced with a specific frequency at a later stage. This phased approach is designed to maintain network stability while scaling responsibly as the ecosystem grows.
Simultaneously, the broader Pi ecosystem is expanding rapidly:
Pi Launchpad on Testnet — As we covered in our Pi Launchpad analysis, the testnet already attracted over 301,000 participants in its first week — confirming strong community readiness for real ecosystem tools.
Pi App Studio on Mainnet — Mainnet functionality for Pi App Studio apps was released on Pi Day 2026, bringing expanded real-world utility to the ecosystem beyond pure token transfers.
Action Steps for Pioneers
If you haven’t already, here’s exactly what to do right now:
1. Open the Pi Network app and review your Mainnet Checklist — complete Step 3 (Wallet 2FA setup) immediately if it is still pending.
2. Verify your KYC status — confirm you have fully passed KYC and encourage your entire Referral Team to do the same. Unverified team members directly reduce your migratable referral bonus amount.
3. Check the Pi app regularly — you will receive a notification when your migration processes. No manual action is required once eligibility is confirmed.
4. Monitor official channels — the Pi Blog at minepi.com/blog, in-app announcements, and @PiCoreTeam on X for the latest migration updates and periodic migration schedule announcements.
For the complete official details, read the Pi Network blog post directly: Second Migrations and Referral Bonus Migrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Pi Network’s second migrations?
Second migrations allow Pioneers who have already completed their first migration to transfer additional Pi balances onto the Mainnet blockchain — most notably referral mining bonuses accumulated from their Referral Team’s mining activity. As of March 26, 2026, over 119,000 Pioneers have completed their second migrations.
Why are referral bonuses more complex to migrate than other balances?
Referral bonuses are calculated based on each Referral Team member’s individual mining sessions — but only for members who have fully passed KYC. The per-session variability and KYC dependency make the computation significantly more complex than the straightforward balances transferred in first migrations, requiring extensive technical preparation and testing by the Pi Core Team before launch.
Do I need to do anything to trigger my second migration?
No — migrations are fully automatic once you are eligible and in the queue. The only requirement is completing Step 3 of the Mainnet Checklist (Wallet 2FA setup) and having a trusted email address added. Once these are confirmed, your migration will process automatically with a notification in the Pi app.
Why are my referral bonuses lower than expected?
If your migratable referral bonus amount is lower than anticipated, the most likely reason is that some members of your Referral Team have not yet completed KYC verification. Only the mining activity of KYC-verified team members counts toward your migratable referral bonus — making team verification directly important to your own migration amount.
Do second migrations slow down first migrations?
second migrations run in parallel with first migrations and do not impact the processing speed or priority of Pioneers still awaiting their initial transfer. First migrations continue to take priority throughout the second migration rollout.
What happens after the current migration queues are cleared?
Once both first and second migration queues are cleared, Pi Network plans to transition to ongoing periodic migrations — a steadier flow of Pi to Mainnet with a frequency to be announced by the Pi Core Team. This phased approach maintains network stability while scaling responsibly as the ecosystem grows.
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