Pi Network has released a detailed update regarding its Tentative KYC process, explaining why some users remain under additional review as the network continues expanding its identity verification system worldwide.
— Pi Network (@PiCoreTeam) May 12, 2026
According to the official statement shared by Pi Core Team, more than 18.1 million users have already passed Pi’s native KYC identity verification process, while over 16.7 million users have successfully migrated to Mainnet. The company described KYC as one of the core pillars of the Pi ecosystem, emphasizing that the network operates under a strict “one person, one account” policy.
Pi stated that its mining mechanism depends on participation from real users, adding that identity verification is essential not only for mining, but also for payments, applications, and future ecosystem utilities that rely on authentic human participation. The company noted that without proper identity verification, no network can support meaningful and scalable real-world transactions.
The update also addressed concerns surrounding the “Tentative KYC” status currently affecting some users. According to Pi Network, Tentative KYC does not mean an application has been rejected. Instead, it indicates that additional verification is required before final approval can be granted.
Pi explained that the Tentative KYC system was introduced to carefully balance two priorities: allowing as many legitimate users as possible to pass verification while also detecting and preventing fake, duplicate, or bot-controlled accounts from entering the ecosystem. the additional verification requirements vary depending on individual cases and may include liveness checks or further reviews of submitted application data.
Pi Network also revealed that recent upgrades have significantly improved the efficiency of processing Tentative cases. By integrating advanced AI models alongside liveness checks and application data analysis, the network claims it has already converted millions of Tentative cases into eligible status, fully verified millions of additional users, and reduced the backlog of pending applications.
For users who still hold Tentative KYC status, Pi advised completing any available liveness checks within the Pi application, ensuring all submitted information remains accurate and clear, and continuing active mining activity, which may help trigger additional system checks.
The company further stated that the standard KYC process has now been upgraded with deeper AI integration using the same technology behind its Fast Track processing system. According to Pi, the update improves both speed and scalability while maintaining verification accuracy.
Pi Network said the latest improvements have reduced the queue of KYC applications waiting for Human Validators by nearly 50%, helping ease validator-related bottlenecks and potentially shortening overall KYC processing times.
The company also explained how its verification infrastructure combines AI automation with Human Validators to manage millions of KYC applications at scale. AI systems are used to process, analyze, and obfuscate Pioneer information, while Human Validators focus on reviewing critical aspects of applications without directly accessing sensitive data.
Together, the AI systems and Human Validators verify that applicants are real, living individuals and that all applications meet the network’s policy requirements. Pi added that some applications may still require multiple validation steps before final approval, particularly in cases involving resubmissions or additional checks.
The network emphasized that its KYC review process is intentionally conservative in order to protect the ecosystem. Pi warned that approving applications without sufficient verification could allow duplicate accounts to migrate to Mainnet, distort rewards and participation fairness, and weaken trust in applications and services built within the ecosystem.
By maintaining a verified one-person-per-account structure, Pi Network says it aims to preserve fairness, security, and long-term usability across the platform.
Looking ahead, the company believes verified participation will play a major role in supporting future use cases across commerce, digital services, financial services, and systems requiring authentic human interaction.
Pi concluded that its KYC infrastructure is designed to create a trusted environment where verified participation strengthens both the network itself and the applications built on top of it.
