Pi Network’s April KYC update faced strong opposition from early supporters, and the pending status issue remains unresolved

Pi Network released an April progress update on May 13, showing that the entire network has more than 18.1 million fully verified users and has completed more than 16.72 million mainnet migrations. In April alone, it completed over 100k KYC approvals and 30k mainnet migrations. However, multiple pioneers left comments under the announcement, saying their application has been stuck in the “pending KYC” status for a long time after preliminary approval, without receiving final approval.

Pi Network April KYC Confirmation Data

(Source: Pi core team)

According to Pi Network’s official April update confirmations:

Fully verified users across the entire network: more than 18.1 million

Mainnet migration completed: more than 16.72 million times

KYC approvals in April (single month): over 100k times

Mainnet migrations in April (single month): over 30k times

Total KYC verification task volume: more than 1 million people jointly completed approximately 526 million verification tasks

Since the system upgrade in October 2025: 3.36 million pioneers upgraded from the “pending” status to “fully KYC authenticated”

PCT’s Official Explanation of the “Pending KYC” Status

In a response to a statement from BeInCrypto, PCT confirmed: “‘Pending KYC’ does not mean the application is rejected. It means additional verification is required before final approval.”

PCT explained that the design of the strict KYC process is intended to prevent the following issues:

· Duplicate account migrations to the mainnet, damaging the integrity of the ecosystem

· Distortions in rewards and participation due to fake accounts

· Dilution of Pi resources for applications and services due to issues with user authenticity

For pioneers who are still in the “pending” status, PCT provides three confirmed steps:

· Complete all available liveness checks in the Pi app

· Ensure that all submitted information is accurate and clear

· Continue active mining, which can trigger system process checks

PCT added in the statement: “Addressing user issues remains the top priority. Pioneers who encounter difficulties belong to different special circumstances, and each case requires tailored technical fixes.”

Protocol 23 Final Deadline and Token Unlock: Confirmed Event

Pi Network has set May 15, 2026 as the final deadline for completing the Protocol 23 upgrade for mainnet nodes. Previously, the Protocol 22 upgrade pushed the PI price up by nearly 9%, but the rally later faded. According to the token unlock plan, about 174.2 million PI tokens are scheduled to enter circulation within the next 30 days.

FAQ

What is the specific difference between “pending KYC” and “fully passed KYC”?

According to PCT’s official statement, “pending KYC” means the application has passed the preliminary review but still needs to complete additional verification steps before final approval; this status does not indicate that the application was rejected. PCT explained that this mechanism aims to approve more real users while identifying and preventing fake account and bot accounts.

What are the three steps recommended by PCT when pioneers are still in the pending status?

PCT’s official recommendations are: complete all available liveness checks in the Pi app; ensure that all submitted information is accurate and clear; and continue active mining, which can trigger system process checks.

When is the upgrade cutoff date for Protocol 23, and how does it differ from Protocol 22?

Pi Network has announced May 15, 2026 as the final deadline for completing the Protocol 23 upgrade for mainnet nodes. Previously, Protocol 22 pushed the PI price up by nearly 9%, but the increase later fell back. Pi Network has not published specific technical details about the Protocol 23 upgrade.