Pi Network Unblocks 2.5 Million Users for Mainnet Migration

Pi Network news today shows that it has unblocked around 2.5 million users for the Mainnet migration. The update went live on January 31. It allows many blocked Pioneers to move their balances on-chain. These users already finished the Mainnet migration Checklist and stayed active in mining. Now, their transfers can run automatically.

📢The gates are opening wider. With more than 2 million Pioneers now unlocked for Mainnet migration, Pi's decentralized future is being built, one pioneer at a time.🚀 #PiNetwork pic.twitter.com/2FMZ4kDFAS

— PiNetwork DEX⚡️阿龙 (@fen_leng) January 31, 2026

This change follows weeks of work on regional and security limits. As a result, the Pi network moves closer to a fully open system. Community accounts shared screenshots of new approvals. Many users said their long wait finally ended.

Migration Push Lifts On-Chain Numbers

With this update, the total migrated users now reaches about 16 million. That makes Pi one of the largest identity verified blockchains. At the same time, the team plans to open KYC for about 700,000 more users in the coming weeks.

The goal is clear. The network wants more real users on Mainnet. It also wants to reduce delays caused by checks and manual reviews. The team says only active miners who completed steps can move. This helps keep the system clean and fair. Supporters say migration matters more than Pi coin price. They call it a leading signal of growth. In their view, more users on-chain means more chances for real apps and payments.

New KYC Tools Focus on Security

Along with the unlock, Pi started testing palm print checks in KYC. This method aims to improve safety without harming privacy. It could stop fake accounts and repeat signups. The test is still in beta. Yet, early users say it runs fast and feels simple. The team also confirmed that KYC validator rewards are coming. These payouts should roll out by the end of March 2026. Testing is already underway. 

Validators have waited months for this step. So the news brought relief to many in the community. At the same time, the base mining rate may change soon. It usually updates at the start of each month. Users can raise their rate by locking Pi, using apps or running nodes. This keeps people active while the system grows.

What This Means for the Ecosystem

The unlock arrives during a busy period for Pi Network. Earlier Pi token releases caused worry among traders. But this update shifts focus back to users. More migrated accounts mean more real demand for apps and tools. Developers also benefit. A larger Mainnet base gives them more testers and customers. That could help new projects launch faster. It also helps exchanges and partners judge network strength.

Pi Network news today shows its strategy is slow but steady. It builds identity first. Then it adds utility. Pi coin price may lag behind. But user access keeps moving forward. If the next KYC batch opens on time, millions more could join Mainnet migration in 2026. That would turn Pi from a waiting app into a working economy. Also, for many Pioneers, this update feels like the first real step toward that goal.