Pi Network Gains MiCA Status as Mainnet Option and KYC Roll Out

Pi Network entered a new chapter this week as the project secured official registration under the EU’s MiCA framework. This rolled out additional AI upgrades to its KYC system and began showing the long-awaited Mainnet option to more users. These updates arrived at a tense moment, as the community also prepares for a court hearing on December 23. Still, sentiment across the network shifted sharply toward optimism as multiple signs of real-world progress appeared at once.

Pi community leaders framed the developments as proof that the ecosystem is maturing. Regulatory clarity, KYC improvements and new wallet activations all suggest the project is preparing for a much broader on-chain transition.

MiCA Compliance Marks a Major Legitimacy Boost

The biggest headline came from Europe. PIBIT LTD, associated with Pi Network, is now listed under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regime. It is one of the world’s strictest digital-asset regulatory systems. This recognition does not magically open every door. But it does place Pi Network inside a formal compliance pathway that many projects have struggled for years to achieve. Community voices quickly pointed out that MiCA registration helps strengthen the project’s credibility as regulators everywhere tighten their oversight. For Pioneers worried about the December 23 hearing. This milestone acted as a steadying signal. As one community member put it, “Mature ecosystems get tested and they keep building.”

KYC Gets Faster With Added AI, Expanding Wallet Access

Alongside the regulatory news, Pi Network continued upgrading its Standard KYC process. The Core Team confirmed that new AI layers now support the system. This helps reduce bottlenecks, automate parts of verification and handles shortages of human validators in certain regions. These improvements are not just technical upgrades; they have an immediate impact. 

Several users in China reported that their accounts, previously stuck in a “pending KYC” state. They were suddenly able to activate their Mainnet wallets. For millions still waiting in line, these early activations signal that the next batch of migrations is approaching. The dashboard update showing “Pi earned coming soon…” for validators only added more momentum, suggesting reward distribution is finally on its way.

Mainnet Option Appears, Reinforcing Belief That Migration Is Near

The most exciting moment for many came when the Pi Network app began showing the Mainnet option for more users. It did not unlock full migration for everyone, but its appearance was a clear indicator. The backend systems are being prepared for the large-scale movement of Pi onto the blockchain. Consequently, community reactions were electric. Indeed, many described it as the “final stretch” after years of waiting. Furthermore, others highlighted how fast utility is expanding, pointing to apps like BNPi. This already lets users book hotels using Pi.

A Week That Shifted the Mood of an Entire Community

Between MiCA approval, AI-accelerated KYC, wallet activations and the visible Mainnet interface, Pi Network delivered its strongest set of signals in months. Tension remains as the December 23 court date approaches, but the overall tone has changed. Instead of speculation, the network now points to compliance, infrastructure upgrades and real deployments. For a project built around patience, this week felt like a long-awaited step into the real world.