Race Against Time: Your Final Pi Network KYC Application Deadline is March 14, 2025

March 14, 2025, 8:00am UTC. Mark it on your calendar—this is your absolute last chance to complete Pi Network KYC verification and protect your accumulated digital assets. The Pi Core Team has made it crystal clear: this extension is final. No more delays after this date.

Why This Deadline Matters More Than You Think

Missing the cutoff isn’t just inconvenient—it’s catastrophic. Users who fail to verify will lose their entire Mobile Balance except for tokens earned in the six months immediately preceding March 14th. That grace period is the only safety net available.

Here’s what makes this different from previous extensions: this date coincides with Pi Day 2025 and marks the network’s 6th anniversary. These milestones underscore that the Pi ecosystem is preparing for its Open Mainnet phase, where only verified users can trade on external exchanges and fully participate in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

The stakes? Only KYC-verified Pioneers can migrate to Open Mainnet and access the broader digital economy Pi Network is building.

What You Actually Need to Complete Your KYC Application

Before diving into the verification process, ensure you meet these baseline requirements:

Essential Prerequisites:

• Minimum 30 mining sessions completed in your Pi app
• Valid, current government-issued identification (passport, ID card, or driver’s license)
• 1 Pi token to cover the verification fee
• Stable internet connection and access to both Pi Browser and Pi app

Document Quality Standards: Your identification must be crystal clear. Take photos in landscape orientation showing both sides of ID cards. All security features, text, and identifying information must be visible without glare, shadows, or obstruction. Poor image quality is among the most frequent rejection causes—don’t rush this step.

Personal Information Accuracy: Your Pi account name must match your legal identity exactly. Variations in spelling, omitted middle names, or nickname usage trigger automatic rejection. This isn’t flexibility they can grant—it’s a system requirement.

Step-by-Step: Your Complete KYC Application Process

Step 1: Prepare Your Documents Have your government-issued ID ready. Ensure it’s current and undamaged. Clean your phone camera lens to avoid unintended blurs.

Step 2: Enter the KYC App Open Pi Browser and navigate to kyc.pi. The system automatically checks your eligibility—if you see “not available,” you haven’t met the 30-session minimum or your account has restrictions.

Step 3: Select Your Document Type Choose your country and acceptable identification document type. The system displays which documents your region accepts.

Step 4: Capture Clear Photos Photograph both sides of your ID in landscape mode. Ensure proper lighting and that all text is legible. This is critical—validators reviewing millions of applications prioritize clarity.

Step 5: Complete Face Verification The liveness check requires you to follow on-screen instructions: smile, turn your head, blink. This confirms you’re a real person, not a photo. Your facial features must clearly match your ID document.

Step 6: Verify and Submit Review every piece of information for accuracy before submitting. Pay the 1 Pi verification fee. Processing typically takes 15 minutes to several hours if submitted correctly and validators are available in your region.

Common Obstacles and How to Overcome Them

Processing Times Vary Wildly Depending on your geographic region, verification can complete in 15 minutes or take several months. Areas with fewer human validators experience longer queues. Check your app regularly for status updates rather than assuming delays mean rejection.

“Tentative Approval” Doesn’t Mean Failure If you see this status, your application passed initial screening but requires additional verification checks. This is a security measure, not a rejection. Additional liveness checks or document verification may be requested. Stay alert for notifications.

Name Mismatches Create the Most Rejections If your Pi account name differs from your ID document, the system flags it. New resolution options now allow you to either appeal for a resubmission opportunity or update your account name (with a partial Mobile Balance penalty). Contact official support channels for guidance specific to your situation.

Technical Glitches Do Happen If the verification process isn’t working, clear your browser cache, verify stable internet connectivity, and try a different device. The development team regularly patches bugs—persistence often solves technical obstacles.

Rejected? You Can Try Again Previously rejected applications now permit monthly resubmission attempts. This improvement means you can address genuine mistakes without permanent penalties. Review the rejection reason carefully before reapplying.

Understanding Your KYC Application Status

Review in Progress Your application is being examined. Validators are working through your submission. No action is required on your end—just wait. Processing depends on regional validator availability.

Tentative Approval You’re close to full completion. Additional verification checks are pending, but this typically resolves within weeks. Check your account for any requested actions.

KYC Passed Full verification is complete. You can now create your Pi wallet, configure lockup settings, and prepare for mainnet migration. This is your target outcome.

Application Rejected Review the specific failure reasons provided. Address identified issues and resubmit monthly if eligible.

Under Review (Enhanced Security) Some applications trigger advanced security reviews. These take longer but ensure genuine user verification and network protection.

Is Your Personal Data Actually Secure?

Industry-Standard Encryption Protects Everything Your personal information travels through encrypted channels. Machine automation handles most processing, limiting human exposure to sensitive details. Before human validators review anything, personal information is properly obfuscated.

Validators Can’t Access Your Full Identity Human validators see only the information necessary for verification—and that information is redacted. They cannot access your complete personal details or use your data for unauthorized purposes. Cross-validation prevents bad actors from compromising the system.

Pi Keeps Data In-House Unlike traditional KYC providers, Pi Network maintains its own proprietary verification system rather than outsourcing to third parties. This approach provides tighter security control and reduces external exposure risks.

Scammers Are Exploiting Deadline Panic Official Pi Network KYC verification costs only 1 Pi token—period. If someone asks for additional fees or directs you to external payment sites, it’s a scam. Only use official Pi Network channels for this process.

What Happens After You’re Verified?

Create Your Mainnet Wallet Navigate to your Pi app’s Mainnet section and complete the checklist. Generate your wallet through Pi Browser and securely store your passphrase. This recovery phrase is your only backup if you lose device access.

Configure Your Lockup Strategy Choose how much of your Pi to lock up and for how long. Higher lockup percentages increase your mining rate and demonstrate long-term commitment. Consider your personal financial needs carefully.

Transfer Your Tokens When Ready Once your mainnet checklist is complete, transfer Pi tokens from your mobile app to your mainnet wallet. This migration is permanent—triple-check all settings before proceeding.

Access Trading and Ecosystem Features Verified users can participate in trading when exchanges list Pi tokens. Access the full Pi ecosystem, including Pi Browser applications and validator opportunities.

Questions You’re Probably Asking Right Now

How long does this actually take? Anywhere from 15 minutes to several months, depending on validator availability in your region and application accuracy. Most correctly submitted applications complete within days.

What’s the actual consequence of missing the March 14 deadline? You lose your entire Mobile Balance except for Pi earned in the final six months before March 14, 2025, 8:00am UTC. This consequence is permanent under current policy.

Can I redo my application if it’s rejected? Yes. The new monthly resubmission option lets users correct genuine mistakes without permanent blocks. This is a significant improvement over previous all-or-nothing policies.

You’re saying this verification is actually free? Completely free except for 1 Pi token paid to human validators. No additional charges. Anything beyond that is a scam.

My name doesn’t match perfectly—what do I do? New resolution options allow you to appeal for resubmission opportunities or update your account name with a penalty. Official support channels can guide your specific situation.

Where do I check my verification status? Access the KYC app through Pi Browser for the most current information. Your Pi app’s Mainnet section also displays progress.

Your Final Opportunity Starts Now

March 14, 2025, 8:00am UTC isn’t just another date—it’s your final window to secure your Pi Network KYC application and unlock mainnet access. The verification process itself is straightforward when you follow these guidelines, prepare quality documents, and maintain accuracy throughout.

The Pi ecosystem is transitioning to Open Mainnet. Only verified users participate in this future. Complete your KYC application before time runs out.