Pi Network confirms deadline: unverified after March 14 will be reset to zero. How to play this round?

Final Ultimatum Has Been Issued

Pi Network officially announces that the absolute deadline for KYC verification is March 14, 2025, 8:00 UTC. This is not just another extension; it is truly the last one. Missing this deadline will have extremely serious consequences—your entire Pi balance (except for mining rewards from the past 6 months) will be reset to zero.

This deadline is somewhat dramatic: March 14 is Pi Day (π Day), and also the 6th anniversary of the project. The official team repeatedly emphasized in their statement on February 28—there is no more, this is the final, final deadline.

Why is verification absolutely necessary?

In theory, Pi Network requires KYC certification to comply with global financial regulations, prevent fraudulent accounts, and avoid duplicate mining. But the deeper reason is: Only users who complete verification are considered true network participants and will be able to conduct transactions on the future Mainnet.

No verification = forever stuck in the testnet; your Pi is just points in a digital game, cannot be cashed out, traded, or listed on any exchange. Once Mainnet launches, unverified accounts will essentially be declared out of the game.

The real cost of verification failure

The “reset to zero” logic here is harsh but reasonable: if you do not verify your identity before the deadline, the system will assume your account has issues (either a zombie account or one that doesn’t want to be traced). The official will not confiscate all your Pi, but will implement a “6-month protection period”—the Pi mined during this half-year can be preserved, but all previous accumulated Pi will be invalidated.

Imagine you started mining early in the project and accumulated thousands of Pi, but never verified. By the evening of March 14, at 7 PM, you suddenly remember—it’s too late. The only Pi you can keep are the mining rewards from the last 6 months, maybe only a few dozen Pi. This is a huge loss for early participants.

Hard requirements for Pi KYC verification

Not everyone can verify immediately. The official has set several thresholds:

Basic Conditions:

• Complete at least 30 mining sessions (new accounts are excluded)
• Possess a valid government-issued ID (passport, ID card, driver’s license, etc.)
• Pay 1 Pi as verification fee (to compensate human verifiers)
• Be at least 18 years old

Document quality standards:

• Take photos of both sides of your ID (landscape orientation, not portrait)
• Image must be clear, all text and security features visible
• No glare, shadows, or obstructions
• ID must be valid, not expired

Personal information matching:

• Pi account name must exactly match the name on your ID
• No nicknames, English names, or abbreviations
• Name order must be consistent, whether in Chinese or English format

5 steps to complete verification (common pitfalls guide)

Step 1: Log in to the verification app
Open Pi browser, go to kyc.pi. The system will automatically check if you meet the 30 mining sessions requirement. If it shows “Unavailable,” it means you haven’t met the criteria or your account is restricted.

Step 2: Choose ID type
Select an acceptable ID based on your country. Most countries support government ID or passport. Make sure your ID is the latest valid version.

Step 3: Take photos and upload
This step has the highest failure rate. Many are rejected due to poor photo quality. Tips:

• Take photos in well-lit environments
• Keep the ID flat, avoid tilting or folding
• Take clear photos of both sides
• No special format requirements, but clarity is essential

Step 4: Facial liveness detection
The system will prompt you to perform some actions—smile, turn your head, blink—to verify you are a real person. Just follow the prompts. The key is that your face must match the ID photo.

Step 5: Review and pay
Check all entered information carefully for typos. Then pay the 1 Pi verification fee. After payment, your application enters the queue for review.

How long does the review take?

It depends on your region. If you are in a place with plenty of verifiers (like developed Western countries), it may take 15 minutes to a few hours. If you are in an area with few verifiers, it could take weeks or even months.

This is the cost of Pi Network’s distributed verification system—inefficient but highly decentralized.

Common reasons for failure and solutions

Name mismatch
This is the top rejection reason. Even a single character or space difference between your Pi account name and ID name will cause rejection. New policies allow rejected users to resubmit once per month, and you can also request to change your account name (though some balance may be deducted as penalty).

Poor photo quality
Insufficient lighting, skewed angles, blurry text—these are common rejection reasons. Retake the photos carefully.

Temporary approval status
“Temporary approved” is not bad news; it means your initial review passed, but the system needs further checks (perhaps facial recognition is blurry or regional security checks). Usually, wait a few weeks for the final result.

Account restrictions or new accounts
If your account is very new or has used VPNs or proxies, the system may block your submission. You’ll need to wait until your account is older or contact support.

Network or app issues
Clear your browser cache, try different devices. If still no luck, it might be a regional system problem.

The good news is that users who are rejected can resubmit once a month, and they won’t be permanently locked out. This is much more friendly than the previous “one chance” policy.

What can you do after verification?

Verification is just the beginning; the real opportunities come afterward:

Create Mainnet wallet
Get your Pi wallet address, generate a mnemonic phrase (be sure to keep it safe—it’s your only recovery method). From now on, your Pi truly belongs to you as a digital asset, not just a platform token.

Set up staking plans
Decide how much Pi to lock and for how long. Higher lock-up ratios can accelerate mining, but this also means those Pi are frozen and cannot be used immediately. It’s a risk-reward trade-off.

Wait for trading pairs to go live
Once Mainnet is sufficiently decentralized, exchanges will list Pi trading pairs like Pi/USDT. Then your Pi will have real market value and liquidity.

Experience ecosystem apps
Pi browser hosts many DApps. After verification, you can participate in them. Some apps offer additional incentives or community governance.

Become a node or verifier
If you have technical skills, you can run a Pi node, help maintain the network, and earn extra rewards.

Is KYC verification safe?

This is the most reasonable concern. Pi claims to adopt multiple security measures:

• Data is encrypted during transmission and storage
• Most data is processed automatically by machines; human verifiers only see necessary anonymized info
• Data is stored internally and not sold to third-party verification companies
• Users can request deletion of personal data after successful verification

But honestly, uploading ID photos to any online platform carries risks. If you are highly privacy-conscious, this is a dilemma.

The only advice is: Only verify through official channels (kyc.pi). There are scam sites mimicking Pi’s verification interface. Don’t be fooled by urgency or scam links.

Final thoughts

March 14, 8:00 UTC, this moment is truly critical. It’s not alarmist; the project team has explicitly issued this final ultimatum. No matter how optimistic or skeptical you are about Pi Network’s prospects, the cost of verification is just 1 Pi plus 20 minutes of your time, with the risk of potentially losing years of mining accumulation.

For early participants, this is an unavoidable task. For newcomers, it’s an entry ticket into the ecosystem. Waiting until March 13 to remember to verify? By then, verifiers might be fully booked and unable to process your application on time.

Do it now—don’t leave it to luck.