Millions of Pi Network users remain unable to access mainnet tokens due to slow KYC and phased migration

Millions of Pi Network users remain unable to access tokens on mainnet because a slow Know Your Customer (KYC) process combined with a phased migration strategy is blocking access. The delays reveal identity verification bottlenecks, technical migration issues and a cautious, stability-first approach by the project.

KYC verification challenges

KYC verification is proving difficult for many users because matching user data to official IDs, performing liveness checks and flagging suspicious accounts often requires manual review. Small differences such as name format variations, minor errors or mismatched details frequently cause rejections that demand resubmission, and although the project introduced a KYC synchronization feature to help, users still report long waits and unclear status updates; CoinCentral covered the KYC sync tool as a way to reduce migration problems.

Technical and migration issues

Technical problems worsen verification delays: app crashes, document upload failures, two-factor authentication hiccups and wallet balance issues can halt the migration path even after KYC approval. The mainnet rollout is happening in stages to reduce system risk and preserve stability, which means many users who have KYC approval must wait for later migration windows, and external analyses note that the network’s size and the project’s careful approach account for much of the delay.

Market and tokenomics risks

Market factors add uncertainty because few exchange listings and fears of an unlock wave could create price risk if many tokens hit markets at once. The lack of broad liquidity and unclear distribution timelines increases anxiety among holders who cannot yet move or trade their assets, amplifying the impact of the verification and migration backlog.

Conclusion and practical implications

Affected users should verify identity data carefully, keep the app updated, document interactions and expect phased migration that favors network stability over speed.

Practical advice for users

To reduce rejections and delays, make sure account names and ID fields match exactly, use a stable internet connection and the latest app version, retry uploads during low network use and save confirmation screenshots and timestamps when submitting KYC or contacting support. The backlog highlights the trade-off between fast access and secure, compliant onboarding; clearer timelines, better automation of identity checks and improved communication would help fulfill the project’s promise of broad, independent crypto access while limiting network risk.