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- Pi Network says Tentative KYC means extra checks, not rejection, before final approval.
- More than 18.1M users completed Pi KYC; 16.7M migrated their balances to Mainnet.
- AI upgrades cleared millions of tentative cases and cut human review backlogs by 50%.
The Pi Network has explained why some users still see a “Tentative KYC” status as Mainnet migration continues. The project said the label is not a rejection but means an account needs more checks before final approval during the review process.
The update focused on identity checks, which Pi Network described as a core part of its ecosystem. The project said its model depends on a “one person, one account” policy to protect user balances and network trust.
Pi Network reported that more than 18.1 million users have completed its native KYC process. It also said 16.7 million users have migrated their balances to the Pi Mainnet blockchain.
Pi Network Clarifies Tentative KYC Review Process
The project clarified that tentative KYC cases can move forward after extra checks. These may include liveness verification, application review, or further system validation to confirm that an account belongs to a real user.
Pi Network said the process is also designed to detect fake, duplicate, or suspicious accounts. It added that weak verification could allow duplicate profiles to migrate to Mainnet and distort reward distribution.
The network said verified human participation is important for blockchain payments, digital services, and real-world applications. It also stated that effective KYC should not allow every account to pass without proper checks.
To handle its large user base, Pi Network has added AI-powered tools to the KYC system. The project said the technology supports machine learning checks while decentralized human reviewers continue to verify important parts of applications.
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According to the update, the AI changes have cleared millions of tentative cases and moved them toward eligibility. Pi Network also reported a 50% reduction in human review backlogs and stronger detection of bot-driven farm accounts.
Pi Network Upgrade Supports Smart Contracts and Pi DEX
According to the project, ‘AI systems process applications and encrypt sensitive user information while verifying. Where application review requires closer scrutiny, human validators are still engaged.
The KYC update is prior to the technical deadline for Mainnet node operators. The upgrade is scheduled to take place on 15 May 2026, with a target to upgrade to Protocol 23 and Desktop Node version 0.5.4.
The network explained that the upgrade is required for nodes to remain in sync with the blockchain. If operators fail to meet the deadline, they might lose connection as the project is expanding the technical functions.
The upgrade also enables plans for smart contract functionality, decentralized applications, and the Pi DEX. The project’s description of these tools is a part of the larger Mainnet development effort.
At Consensus 2026, founders Nicolas Kokkalis and Chengdiao Fan highlighted the role of verified users in the network’s future. They called Pi’s verified 18.1 million users human infrastructure for AI.
The project stated that this proved the base would be suitable for the future development of commerce and institutional settlement activity. Where trusted human participation is required, it added, identity verification is still needed.
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