Over 18.1 million people have already passed Pi’s native KYC identity verification.
More than 16.7 million have migrated to Mainnet.
KYC is a key pillar of Pi Network.
Pi Network’s mining mechanism relies on diverse contributions of real Pioneers. Therefore, Pi has a clear policy: one person, one account.
That standard is what allows the system to function as intended, not only the mining mechanism, but also payments, apps, and any use case that depends on real users. It also contributes to fairness for the real Pioneers that contribute to the network.
Without identity verification, any network cannot support meaningful, scalable real-world transactions.
Why some Pioneers still have “Tentative KYC” status
Having a “Tentative KYC” status does not mean rejection.
It means additional verification is required before final approval.
The Tentative KYC status helps ensure the integrity of the network by cautiously allowing as many real human Pioneers as possible to pass KYC, while catching and preventing as many fake and bot accounts as possible.
This is both important for the network and fair for all human Pioneers who have been honestly mining in their own accounts.
The additional verification steps required vary depending on each individual case, and may include liveness checks or further review of application data.
Recent Updates
Pi recently implemented large-scale system improvements to process Tentative cases more efficiently.
Using advanced AI models combined with liveness checks and application data, the system has:
- Converted millions of Tentative cases into eligible status
- Fully verified millions of additional users
- Reduced the backlog of pending applications
For Pioneers currently in Tentative status, you should:
- Complete any available liveness checks in the Pi app
- Ensure all submitted information is accurate and clear
- Continue actively mining, which may trigger the system process checks
The standard KYC process has also been updated to integrate more AI into the process using the same underlying technology in Fast Track processing.
This upgrade improves the speed and scalability of the process while maintaining accuracy. It cuts the queue of KYC applications waiting for human validators to review and validate by 50%, easing validator-related bottlenecks and potentially reducing the Standard KYC processing time.
How the KYC system works
Pi’s KYC system is designed to address accuracy and privacy, while achieving scalability for millions of KYC applications, providing for wide coverage for diverse populations, and accessibility to more users.
AI automation has been implemented to allow for the efficient processing, analyzing, and obfuscating Pioneer information.
Human Validators then focus on reviewing critical aspects of the application while staying outside of the obfuscated data.
Together, the AI and human validators help verify:
- The applicant is a real, living person
- The application meets all policy requirements
Each application may require multiple validation steps before reaching final approval, especially in cases involving additional checks or resubmissions.
Why tighter checks protect you
Pi’s KYC review process is intentionally conservative. Pi believes effective KYC should not allow every account to pass easily, which is exactly the intent of running a robust KYC process in the first place.
If applications were approved without sufficient verification:
- Duplicate accounts could migrate to Mainnet, harming the ecosystem
- Rewards and participation would become distorted, creating unfairness
- Applications and services would not be able to rely on user authenticity, diluting this Pi resource
Maintaining a verified, one-person-per-account structure ensures that Pi Network remains fair, secure, and usable.
Why this process matters
Pi’s KYC enables a network built on verified participation.
With tens of millions of verified users, Pi can support:
- Applications that rely on real identities
- Payments between verified participants
- Systems that require authentic human input
This includes areas such as commerce, digital services, financial services and human-in-the-loop processes.
The result is a network where participation is verified and where systems built on top of it can operate with greater confidence.
