Pi Network Releases Key KYC and Mainnet Migration Updates: What Pioneers Need to Know

Key Takeaways

• Pi Network has unblocked nearly 2.5 million Pioneers previously restricted from Mainnet migration.
• The total number of users migrated to Mainnet has reached around 16 million.
• Over 700,000 Pioneers will soon gain access to submit KYC applications.
• Pi Network is testing palm print authentication as a privacy-focused security feature.

Pi Network has announced significant progress in its Mainnet migration and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, sparking renewed optimism among its millions of global users, known as Pioneers

Mainnet Migration Unblocks Millions of Users

In a recent blog post, the Pi Core Team revealed a technical update that has unblocked nearly 2.5 million Pioneers who were previously unable to migrate to Mainnet due to additional security and compliance checks. These users—primarily in certain regions—can now proceed with migration as long as they remain active in mining and have completed the required Mainnet Checklist. For eligible accounts, transferable balances will be migrated automatically.

As a result, the total number of Pioneers successfully migrated to Mainnet has reached approximately 16 million, reinforcing Pi Network’s standing as one of the largest identity-verified blockchain communities.

Expanded KYC Access and New Palm Print Authentication

Pi Network also announced that more than 700,000 previously ineligible Pioneers will soon be able to submit KYC applications in the coming weeks. Affected users are encouraged to open the Pi app regularly to check their eligibility and complete the process promptly to prepare their accounts for future ecosystem participation.

To further enhance security, the network is introducing beta testing for palm print authentication. This privacy-focused feature does not require facial recognition and can be used for liveness checks, account recovery, fraud prevention, password resets, two-factor authentication, and enhanced KYC flows—especially for users who require multiple verification steps.

Validator Rewards and Next Steps for Pioneers

The update also confirmed that KYC Validator reward distribution remains on schedule, with deployment expected by the end of March 2026. The Pi Core Team noted the complexity of processing hundreds of millions of validation actions accumulated since 2021, emphasizing its commitment to fairness, accuracy, and strong security standards.

Pi Network encouraged Pioneers to stay active, complete any pending KYC or Mainnet Checklist requirements, and consider becoming KYC Validators to help speed up verification progress in their regions. These efforts aim to resolve long-standing bottlenecks while maintaining strict safeguards against bad actors.

For full details, Pioneers are advised to read the official announcement on the Pi Network blog and check the Pi app for personalized updates. This latest release marks an important step toward broader Mainnet participation and continued ecosystem maturity.