Pi Network Launches Self-Unblock Tool for Suspended KYC Users

Pi Network has launched a new Self-Unblock KYC tool that lets suspended users fix their status on their own. The update targets Pioneers who were stuck due to incomplete or flagged KYC steps. Now, instead of waiting for manual reviews, users can correct issues directly inside the app. The new flow follows four steps. First, users check their suspension notice. Next, they complete the missing KYC verification. Then, they confirm the form details. 

Finally, they submit the request to unblock their account. The goal is simple. Cut delays. Speed up Mainnet migration. This move comes as Pi Network pushes to clear long KYC backlogs. It also restores access for users who felt locked out of the ecosystem for months. For many Pioneers, this update removes the biggest roadblock between them and their on-chain future.

AI Upgrade Cuts KYC Queue by 50%

Alongside the self-unblock tool, Pi Network confirmed that AI now powers its Standard KYC system. The same technology used in Pi’s Fast Track KYC is now baked into the main verification flow. As a result, the KYC review queue dropped by 50% almost instantly. This upgrade eases validator shortages across several regions. It also reduces how much sensitive data human validators see. Privacy stays intact. Accuracy stays high. And speed finally improves.

The AI operates conservatively. If the system feels unsure, it still routes the case to a human validator. This reduces false approvals while avoiding unnecessary rejections. For millions of users waiting to migrate to Mainnet, this update changes the pace of everything. Pi Network also confirmed that validator rewards are still on track for distribution by Q1 2026. The delay comes from massive data volume, fairness checks and Mainnet security reviews. The network is processing hundreds of millions of past KYC tasks.

Testnet2 Goes Live With Smart Contract Support

Pi’s Testnet2 upgrade is now live as well. The network added smart contract functionality, Linux support and new open-network systems. This update gives developers more tools to build and test real utilities before the Open Mainnet phase expands. Testnet2 also improves performance and compatibility. It lays the groundwork for more advanced dApps and on-chain services. With over 100 Mainnet-ready apps already in development, this upgrade signals that Pi Network is moving beyond theory and into execution. Developers now get a clearer path to deploy real products. Meanwhile, users gain stronger confidence that the infrastructure behind Pi is actually maturing.

What the Numbers Say About Network Growth

The scale behind Pi’s KYC system is hard to ignore. As of the latest update:
• 17.5 million Pioneers have fully passed KYC
• 15.7 million users have migrated to Mainnet
• Around 3 million tentatively KYC’d users still need to complete liveness checks

These numbers position Pi Network as one of the largest verified user bases in Web3. The new self-unblock tool directly targets that remaining gap. Once those users act, the Mainnet migration could accelerate fast. Together, the self-unblock feature, AI-powered KYC, and Testnet2 upgrade show a clear pattern. Pi is tightening its identity layer while expanding its technical base. Less waiting. More building. For a project long criticized for slow progress, this update delivers something rare in crypto. Practical momentum.