Pi Network validators are furious! Pi Earned has conducted over 200 KYC verifications with no rewards.

The Pi Network community is in an uproar over validators not receiving rewards for so long. Despite achieving a 96% accuracy rate and completing over 200 KYC verifications, the “Pi Earned” badge remains locked, causing frustration among validators. Currently, validators have completed a total of 209 verifications with a success rate of 96%, yet no tangible rewards have been distributed.

Validator Dashboard Shows “Coming Soon,” Sparking Outrage

(Source: X)

On November 6, the Pi Network community exploded after @PiPioneersX posted on X (formerly Twitter). The post questioned why validators have yet to receive rewards, and was published at 05:55 UTC on November 6, 2025. The attached screenshot clearly shows that the “Pi Earned” section on the validator dashboard still displays “Coming Soon.” This status has persisted for quite some time, even as validators quietly continue their work, completing numerous KYC verifications.

According to the data, validators have successfully completed 201 out of 209 KYC attempts, with a success rate of 96%. This figure is remarkable because KYC verification involves careful review—matching ID documents, verifying photos, and ensuring compliance. A 96% accuracy rate indicates that Pi Network’s validator community is highly professional and responsible.

Supporters from different regions also share the same concern—while the verification tools are functional, rewards are nowhere to be seen worldwide. This situation has sparked widespread dissatisfaction among validators, who have dedicated time and effort to these verifications without any compensation. In the crypto space, incentives are crucial for maintaining community engagement. When promised rewards are delayed indefinitely, trust and enthusiasm are severely undermined.

Two minutes later, a follow-up tweet (ID: 1986311913236500920) launched a poll asking validators when they might receive their rewards. The options are laced with sarcasm:

Poll Options Reflecting Community Sentiment

December 2025: Implies rewards are as elusive as a Christmas gift

Q1 2026: Ironically highlights ongoing delays

Later in 2026: Expresses community’s frustration over indefinite waiting

This collective action underscores the growing impatience among Pi Network’s most active contributors, many of whom have handled hundreds of KYC cases but still have not received any tangible rewards.

Technical Limitations During Pi Mainnet’s Closed Phase

Pi Network’s closed mainnet phase, launched in 2023, restricts token transfers and reward distribution until the ecosystem reaches compliance and stability milestones. This technical architecture explains the current predicament. The closed mainnet was designed to test network security and stability before full openness, which means all token-related functions—including validator rewards—are frozen.

However, updates like Pi Node v0.5.0 and the second mainnet migration scheduled for October 2025 suggest backend development is ongoing. These technical updates show that the Pi core team is still working behind the scenes to prepare for the final open mainnet. Yet, for validators waiting for rewards, these progress reports are insufficient. They need a clear timeline for when rewards will actually begin.

The community’s posts reflect a common feeling among Pi’s 44 million members—many have been mining for years but have never been able to trade their tokens publicly. This is highly unusual in crypto history. Most projects launch on exchanges shortly after mainnet, allowing users to freely trade tokens. Pi Network, however, has taken a different route, insisting on completing all compliance and technical preparations before opening trading.

This cautious approach has its merits—many projects face regulatory issues, security vulnerabilities, or market manipulation when they open too early. Pi aims to avoid these pitfalls by prolonging the closed phase to ensure long-term network health. But the cost is growing: community patience is wearing thin, especially among validators who have contributed significantly.

Validator Retention Faces Serious Challenges

A 96% active reliability rate demonstrates Pi Network’s community trustworthiness, but the lack of incentives could threaten validator retention. Validators are vital—they review KYC applications and verify real identities. Without them, Pi cannot realize its vision of decentralized identity verification.

Yet, after completing hundreds of verifications without any rewards, their motivation to continue diminishes. From an economic perspective, this violates basic incentive principles. If contributors see no benefit, rational actors will stop contributing. Currently, validators continue working mainly out of faith in Pi’s long-term vision, not immediate rewards.

This faith-driven participation isn’t sustainable. Over time, if rewards remain delayed, more validators will leave. Once validator numbers drop below a critical threshold, the KYC system could break down, hampering new user onboarding and existing user engagement. This could create a vicious cycle, ultimately threatening Pi Network’s survival.

From a community management standpoint, the Pi core team needs better communication strategies. Vague statements like “Coming Soon” are no longer enough to reassure validators. They need a clear schedule: When will rewards start? How will they be calculated? Will past verifications be compensated retroactively? Without transparent answers, community dissatisfaction will continue to grow.

When Will the 44 Million Users’ Wait End?

With 44 million members, Pi Network is one of the largest crypto projects by user base. But this massive community also brings enormous expectations and pressure. Every delay impacts millions’ emotions; unfulfilled promises damage the project’s reputation.

Since its launch in 2019, Pi has been running for over five years. During this time, users have been mining daily, inviting friends, building security circles, completing KYC, all based on future token value expectations. Yet, tokens remain untradeable, and rewards are yet to be distributed. This ongoing uncertainty tests users’ patience.

The Pi core team must realize that time isn’t on their side. The crypto market is highly competitive, with new projects emerging constantly. User attention and loyalty are finite resources. If Pi doesn’t deliver on its promises within a reasonable timeframe, even with 44 million users, the community could gradually disintegrate.