In the cryptocurrency market today, the popular mining platform Pi Network is once again in the spotlight within its community following the announcement of a new feature. Despite the sluggish performance since the open mainnet launch of its native token PI — which is currently trading at $0.36, an 88% drop from its all-time high of $2.62 — the Pi Core Team continues to push forward with product updates, signaling its commitment to long-term vision and ecosystem growth.
Source: Coinmarketcap Pi Network Introduces Fast Track KYC
According to the latest announcement , Pi Network has rolled out Fast Track KYC, a new feature powered by enhanced AI integration in its identity verification system. The move is designed to make onboarding easier and faster, particularly for new Pioneers and even non-users who want to participate in the Pi ecosystem.
Traditionally, new users were required to complete at least 30 mining sessions before becoming eligible to apply for KYC. This created a natural waiting period between joining the network and being able to access the Mainnet wallet. With Fast Track KYC, that barrier has been removed.
Now, users with fewer than 30 sessions — including first-time sign-ups — can verify their identity early and activate their Mainnet wallet. Once approved, they can start engaging with Pi apps, local commerce, and other ecosystem utilities without waiting weeks or months.
Source: minepi Here’s What It Means for New Users
For new entrants, this update is a big win. It means faster access to Pi’s growing ecosystem and earlier opportunities to use wallets and applications. While balances mined during the early period still won’t migrate until the standard KYC and Mainnet checklist are completed, Fast Track KYC provides a way to participate sooner and explore the network’s use cases.
Importantly, Fast Track KYC doesn’t mean easier approvals. Applications will still be rejected if they fail to meet the same identity verification standards as regular KYC. In fact, the automated nature of the process may even apply stricter checks to maintain network integrity and compliance.
By launching Fast Track KYC, Pi Network also reduces reliance on third-party onboarding solutions like Banxa, offering a native verification path built directly into the Pi ecosystem. This strengthens the project’s infrastructure and makes onboarding smoother for a larger audience.
The Bigger Picture
The feature aligns with Pi’s broader mission of building an accessible, utility-driven blockchain supported by verified real users. With over 14.8 million Pioneers already KYC-verified and migrated to the Mainnet, expanding eligibility to new users earlier helps accelerate adoption and supports developers who need a larger verified audience to test and scale their apps.
For Pi Network, Fast Track KYC represents both a technical milestone and a strategic step in keeping its community engaged while setting the foundation for long-term growth.
