PiFest 2024 saw real-world engagement as Pi-powered businesses registered for the event—over 27,000 active and 28,000 test sellers from over 160 countries—and over 950,000 unique Pioneers used Map of Pi to browse and search for local stores to participate in PiFest. From bustling markets to local restaurants, the event came alive as Pioneers explored and supported the growing Pi utility in their local community. Go to the Pi mining app for a full recap and to see PiFest merchants and Pioneers in action!

Watch the PiFest 2024 recap video to see Pi merchants and Pioneer shoppers in action all around the world. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/THM4pXoupxA

The first Grace Period deadline to submit the KYC application is now extended to December 31, 2024, making it the same as the second deadline to migrate. The final Grace Period deadline has not changed and is still December 31, 2024. This extension ensures all Pioneers have ample opportunity to secure their Pi while maintaining the overall timeframe of 6-month Grace Period unchanged. Submit your KYC application and complete your Mainnet Checklist by December 31, 2024, to avoid any forfeiture. Take action now—don’t wait!

Recent Pi KYC improvements unblocked a large scale number of Pioneers to submit their KYC or proceed in their KYC process. Go to the Pi mining app to read these updates that include enabling over 1 million people to apply, resubmissions for some rejected applications, resolving tentative KYC status, and other fixes for blocked submissions. Upcoming enhancements will address name mismatches, provide scalable tentative status resolution and further streamline the process.

If you’ve faced challenges, revisit your application now and check your KYC status to stay on track!

The Grace Period extension to submit KYC by December 31 was enacted solely to allow more Pioneers time to complete this requirement without forfeiting Pi. In other words… to be as inclusive as possible! Learn more https://youtube.com/shorts/RbKdpTIiO8E?feature=share

Remember that the speed and throughput of a region’s progress in KYC and migration depend on the abundant availability, accuracy and responsible work by crowdsourced human Validators. Join forces to speed up the KYC and migration process in your region, and receive Pi for your good work! Learn more:
https://minepi.com/blog/kyc-validator/

Stay safe, Pioneers! Please always rely on information provided by Pi Network’s official channels. Refer to https://minepi.com/safety/ for a complete list of official Pi Network information sources online and official URL links to Pi apps and products!

Safety Reminder! Remember to only use your Pi Wallet in the Pi Browser at exactly wallet.PiNet.com. Ensure you're in the correct Pi Wallet, not any fake one, to safeguard your Pi. The authentic Pi Wallet is also visually identified by a purple color in the navigation bar of the Pi Browser with a Pi logo featuring the Core Team apps logo.

Pioneers, we’ve reached over 18 million KYC’d and over 8 million Mainnet migrated Pioneers! Thanks to recent major speed upgrades, KYC applications and Mainnet migrations are processed faster than ever, i.e. nearly 200,000 Pioneers migrated in the last day. This means Open Network can launch as soon as possible in Q1 2025 while reducing the gap between KYC’ed and Mainnet migrated Pioneers for inclusivity and ecosystem stability at Open Network.

Go to the Pi app home screen to read the full update on Open Network timing and conditions, what you can do in the meantime, and an associated update to the Grace Period deadlines!

“Pi will launch Open Network in the first quarter of 2025!” announced Nicolas Kokkalis, one of the two Pi Network Founders. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kqTBP2Z5jtk?feature=share

As part of preparing for Open Network in Q1 2025, Pi Network made Mainnet Pi apps accessible through the Ecosystem Interface on the Pi Browser. An initial 20 Pi apps are included, with more apps to come in the future. Pioneers can explore these Mainnet Pi apps, but exercise caution and use them at your own risk because they are not developed or endorsed by Pi Network. Developers should get their Pi apps in shape and apply to be included in the interface through the Pi Dev Portal. Go to the Pi app home screen to learn more.

Read more about how the Ecosystem Interface is expanding to incorporate Mainnet apps, continuing Pi’s mission of empowering Pioneers and developers with new utilities and opportunities! https://minepi.com/blog/welcoming-mainnet-apps/

Pioneers, go to the Pi mining app home screen and tap “2024 Review” next to Chat to see your 2024 mining summary that highlights your milestones within the network and celebrates your achievements over the past year!

Your tentative KYC status or long wait for full KYC results and migration may be caused by your need to complete actions. For example, some Pioneers need to complete additional liveness checks (make sure the video is clear with good lighting). When prompted in the mining app for such additional liveness checks, please take the liveness checks and do not close the popup. Sign the token acknowledgment even if you are still waiting for your KYC results as it is required for anyone to migrate to Mainnet anyway. Others must secure their account as required in the Mainnet Checklist. Check your KYC app and Mainnet Checklist today and take actions when prompted in order to receive your final KYC results and get ready for migration as soon as possible!

Two new updates may help unblock your KYC application if you take action! First, Pioneers who were rejected due to differences in their Pi account name and their real name in ID documents should either spend Pi to update their name or appeal to resubmit their KYC application. Second, Pioneers can edit small typos (up to 2 digits) in their account phone number if it’s not verified. Applicable Pioneers should edit this through their profile settings in the Pi mining app now, especially if they have a tentative KYC status and need to use their correct number to reset their password and verify their account.

Get ready to celebrate Moderator Appreciation Day–every first Friday of February (Feb 7)! Go to the Pi mining app home screen to share gratitude and stories about how moderators have helped you in the past. Mention specific mods if you can or offer a general shoutout. These messages will be compiled in a special tribute video for this year’s Moderator Appreciation Day. Let’s honor the incredible impact of our mods!

Staying safe on Pi Network is essential! Always refer to the official Pi Safety Center for official communications channels, official links to Pi apps and products, and other information on how to safeguard your Pi account and wallet.
https://minepi.com/safety/

We recently announced two updates about the KYC name mismatch and small phone number typo change features. These updates focus on allowing real Pioneers to update their information and potentially progress in the KYC process.

https://minepi.com/blog/kyc-name-mismatch-and-phone-number-typo/

Dive deeper into the significance of these updates and how they can potentially help unblock your KYC application.

On the First Friday of February (February 7), we celebrated Moderator Appreciation Day! We thank all Pi moderators for their incredible volunteer efforts in supporting Pi Network, assisting Pioneers, translating content, managing Pi Chats, and more. As we approach Open Network, their support is more vital than ever. Watch the video to celebrate with us and see the appreciation Pioneers shared for their hard work and commitment to our global community!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvovFGEda6U

Pioneers, Open Network will launch at 8am UTC on February 20, 2025! With millions of KYC-verified Pioneers and a thriving utilities-driven ecosystem, Open Network expands available opportunities, which allows Pioneers to connect Pi with external systems for use in real-world applications like never before. Congratulations to the entire community for the collective efforts and work over the past 6 years that led us to this moment! Go to the Pi mining app to read the official Open Network announcement for more details!