Key Insights
- PI released a new artificial intelligence upgrade designed to make KYC verification easier and faster, according to the latest Pi Network news.
- The team stated that the first batch of validator rewards will be issued by the end of Q1 2026.
- Currently, about 17.5 million users have completed KYC, the team noted, which shows steady progress toward Mainnet migration
As per the latest Pi Network news, the Pi Network team announced a new artificial intelligence upgrade designed to make verification easier and speed up the Mainnet migration process.
According to the team, the timing is intentional, coming just ahead of the token unlock scheduled for December. Both news could have a huge impact on Pi coin price next move.
Pi Network News: Pi Network Rolls Out AI Integration to Speed Up KYC Verification
Recent Pi Network news on the official blog stated that the team upgraded its KYC system using the same AI technology behind Fast Track KYC.
The update is expected to reduce the number of cases that need human intervention during reviewing by about 50%. As the team noted, this change should help more Pioneers qualify for Mainnet much sooner.
The team launched Fast Track KYC in September. This would streamline the process of setting up a mainnet wallet for both new and inactive users.
The team explained that the earlier system had created unnecessary bottlenecks. It required 30 completed mining sessions before a user could even begin verification.
The new approach, they said, is meant to clear that backlog and make onboarding far smoother.
The team stressed that Fast Track alone cannot trigger a Mainnet migration. However, it is now fully integrated into the Standard KYC flow. That’s the pathway that ultimately grants access to Mainnet.
The update arrives as the network gets ready for a December token unlock. The team expects around 190 million tokens to be released.
They estimated its worth to about $43 million at today’s prices. They added that the new upgrades should make it easier for Pioneers to finish their migration, even when there are fewer validators available.
According to the latest Pi Network news announcement, the integration also turns its validation resources into a broader platform utility.
The system could eventually support apps that require identity checks or human-verified participation, giving developers a ready-made verification layer.
Team Unveils Updated Validator Rewards Structure
The Pi Network team has issued a fresh update on validator rewards. As per the Pi Network team, the first validator payouts will be released by the end of Q1 2026.
The validator update apologized for the delay citing issues to do with the review of a massive backlog of data dating as far back as 2021.
Currently, about 17.5 million users have completed KYC, the team noted, showing steady progress toward Mainnet migration. Out of that group, about 15.7 million have already migrated to Mainnet.
However, the team noted that roughly 3 million users are still not fully verified. These users need to complete a few remaining checks before their status can be confirmed.
The team is urging them to wrap up those final steps so they can move forward in the migration process.
Meanwhile, another development across the ecosystem is that the Pi Network has now been added to the European Union’s MiCA framework.
The team pointed out that this listing is an essential step for any project hoping to enter Europe’s tightly regulated crypto markets.
The team also announced a partnership with CiDi Games to bring Pi into Web3 gaming in a previous Pi Network news.
They said this collaboration will create richer, Pi-enabled interactive experiences for Pioneers, expanding the ways users can engage with the network.