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@lucascoletrades @PiCoreTeam This. We're not out here doxxing ourselves, we're building a trust layer that will compound with the growth of the network 🤌

@PiCoreTeam Decentralized identity without doxxing is actually one of the most underrated use cases I think. Especially with so many AI bots everywhere in the crypto space nowadays tbf 😬

Pi is tackling one of the most urgent problems in the AI era: proving real human identity online. Pi Founder Nicolas Kokkalis will speak on a panel at Consensus 2026 on Thursday, May 7, from 10:15-10:45 AM EDT at the Convergence Stage. The session, “How to Prove You're Human in an AI World (Without Doxing Yourself),” explores how the internet’s trust model is breaking as AI systems become capable of creating bots that can generate profiles and interact like real users. At the core of the discussion is a simple challenge: how do you verify a real human online without exposing private identity data? Want to know how? Join us in Miami on May 7th! See you there!

@MartyFloatAI @PiCoreTeam Yup, they got the users ID's verified and they're decentralized Pretty hard to find this combo done right ngl 😅👌

@PiCoreTeam One of the hardest things to do these days is verifying human identity with so much AI around. Being able to verify human identities without exposure is the most powerful thing @PiCoreTeam could do for us 💯

@PiCoreTeam And yall got the timing just right ngl. With the rise of agents the value of a digital identity will be way bigger than it is now 👀

@Dev_much_ @PiCoreTeam Facts, if you're not new to web3 you should already know this... Being on top of node operations is a major green flag for projects 👌

@PiCoreTeam Imo the node upgrade requirement is one of those unsexy posts that actually reveals more about the project health than any price announcement

The Pi Mainnet is upgrading to Protocol 22 – Deadline: Apr 27. All Mainnet nodes are required to complete this step before the deadline to remain connected to the network. Details here: minepi.com/pi-node

@pinga_loco @PiCoreTeam Exactly lol some people were a bit late to enter the queue and are now complaining non stop.... wait anon, your time will come 😆

@PiCoreTeam damn that is 2 Million more since last I heard from you 😂☝️ and people keep fudding that you're not passing new ones, lies lies lies... keep up the good work team, the og's see your worth.

There are over 18 million identity-verified users on Pi. But there is one clear difference between Pi’s users and others. 1 million verified users on Pi ≠ 1 million users on other networks. Most networks measure growth in accounts. Few measure it in verified users. There’s a difference. Pi recognized the importance of identity verification early on and that unverified account creation is simply not enough. Verified identities are needed for any meaningful transactions, especially in real-world economies. Any time an asset (like crypto, fiat currency, property, etc.) is transferred, it raises a basic question of identity: who is sending it, and who is receiving it. If those identities aren’t clear, it becomes difficult to trust that the transfer is valid or that it went to the right person. Therefore, Pi Network has built a fully KYC-verified Mainnet ecosystem. Because when users are verified: Spam drops. Trust increases. Utility becomes more reliable.

@santosinakatomo Time for devs to take a deep look into building on Pi 😅 Kind of a no brainer when you consider all 18M users are KYCd and not just bots to fake vol lol

🚀 Pi Network is redefining subscriptions! Smart Contracts + Recurring Payments = Seamless Web3 experience 💫 🔐 Secure ⚡ Automated 👛 User-controlled The subscription revolution is here. 🔥

@pitown89 Love the 7 year old analogy lol perfect You wouldn't let your child roaming free and talking to anybody out there.... that's what the team is doing imo. Keeping it safe for the true Pioneers

🙇 PI NETWORK: A 7-YEAR-OLD CHILD AND THE DISCIPLINE OF A "STRUCTURED FAMILY" 🧑‍🍼🤱 Lately, the community has been buzzing with a hot debate: "If Pi Network is decentralized, why does the Pi Core Team (PCT) seem to hold so much control?" 🤨 As a fellow traveler on this journey, I see it exactly like raising a child. But this isn't just any upbringing—it is a journey of "iron discipline." 🛡️ 1. A 7-Year-Old Child and the Lesson of Independence 👶 Imagine you have a 7-year-old child. They must learn to crawl, then walk, before they can run. At this stage, the parents (PCT) must "guide" them to instill life skills and discipline. 📊 The numbers speak for themselves: ➤ As of April 2026, the ecosystem has reached a massive scale of over 70 million users. ➤ However, the number of users who have passed KYC and migrated their balance is just over 18 million. ❓ What’s the logic here? ➤ If PCT "opened the floodgates" to all 70 million users at once without strict verification ➔ the 7-year-old "Pi child" would be overwhelmed by fake accounts, fraud, and data clutter. ➤ PCT is choosing to raise each "child" carefully to ensure quality over quantity. ✅ 2. Why is "Centralized Control" Necessary Right Now? ⚙️ The recent Protocol 21 upgrade deadline this April is a perfect example. Those who didn't upgrade their Nodes were disconnected immediately. Sounds "authoritarian," right? But look closer: ➤ There are currently over 420,000 active Nodes worldwide. 🌐 ➤ Without a decisive "father figure" to coordinate and synchronize the technology ➔ how could hundreds of thousands of computers across the globe follow a single standard to protect the network? 👉 This is how PCT strengthens the "backbone" of the child. For decentralization to happen (meaning the child moves out and lives independently), the technical foundation must be as solid as a rock first! 💪 3. The Patience of a Sower 🌱 People say 7 years is too long. But look at the reality: ➤ Over 18 million people have successfully migrated their balance to the Mainnet. ➤ This isn't just a number; it is the result of painstaking precision and incredible persistence from both PCT and the community. 🤝 📌 Don’t just look at the "control" in front of you: ➤ Look at the destination. A child who is well-guided from a young age won't be easily swayed or collapse when facing the "financial storms" of the real world. 🌪️ ✨ The Truth: PCT is holding authority only to prepare to hand it over. They are perfecting a validation system owned by the community (with over 1 million human validators). That is the true seed of decentralization—where power doesn't belong to a faceless machine, but to all of us! 👤✨ 📢 A Heartfelt Message: After 7 years of parenting, everyone wants their child to grow up fast so they can rely on them. But it is better to be "slow and steady" than to let a child run into the street before they know how to look both ways. 🚦 Pi Network isn't being "controlled" for exploitation; it is being "protected" for maturity. We’ve come this far and stayed patient for years—let’s keep the faith and guide this child a little longer. 😉 Sweet fruit only comes to those who wait, don't you agree? 🍎💎 Follow @pitown89 now so you never miss important Pi Network updates! 🫡 Turn on the 🔔 bell for new posts! 🤝 If this was helpful, please 💬+👍&🔁 #PiNetwork #Pioneer #Web3 #Blockchain #Mainnet

@carisma795 Yea I like the job their doing in keeping the network with way less spam and bots and scammers... IMO the benefits of having a secure layer are worth the wait even if takes some time to get the majority of users into mainnet ngl

🙇 PI NETWORK: A 7-YEAR-OLD CHILD AND THE DISCIPLINE OF A "STRUCTURED FAMILY" 🧑‍🍼🤱 Lately, the community has been buzzing with a hot debate: "If Pi Network is decentralized, why does the Pi Core Team (PCT) seem to hold so much control?" 🤨 As a fellow traveler on this journey, I see it exactly like raising a child. But this isn't just any upbringing—it is a journey of "iron discipline." 🛡️ 1. A 7-Year-Old Child and the Lesson of Independence 👶 Imagine you have a 7-year-old child. They must learn to crawl, then walk, before they can run. At this stage, the parents (PCT) must "guide" them to instill life skills and discipline. 📊 The numbers speak for themselves: ➤ As of April 2026, the ecosystem has reached a massive scale of over 70 million users. ➤ However, the number of users who have passed KYC and migrated their balance is just over 18 million. ❓ What’s the logic here? ➤ If PCT "opened the floodgates" to all 70 million users at once without strict verification ➔ the 7-year-old "Pi child" would be overwhelmed by fake accounts, fraud, and data clutter. ➤ PCT is choosing to raise each "child" carefully to ensure quality over quantity. ✅ 2. Why is "Centralized Control" Necessary Right Now? ⚙️ The recent Protocol 21 upgrade deadline this April is a perfect example. Those who didn't upgrade their Nodes were disconnected immediately. Sounds "authoritarian," right? But look closer: ➤ There are currently over 420,000 active Nodes worldwide. 🌐 ➤ Without a decisive "father figure" to coordinate and synchronize the technology ➔ how could hundreds of thousands of computers across the globe follow a single standard to protect the network? 👉 This is how PCT strengthens the "backbone" of the child. For decentralization to happen (meaning the child moves out and lives independently), the technical foundation must be as solid as a rock first! 💪 3. The Patience of a Sower 🌱 People say 7 years is too long. But look at the reality: ➤ Over 18 million people have successfully migrated their balance to the Mainnet. ➤ This isn't just a number; it is the result of painstaking precision and incredible persistence from both PCT and the community. 🤝 📌 Don’t just look at the "control" in front of you: ➤ Look at the destination. A child who is well-guided from a young age won't be easily swayed or collapse when facing the "financial storms" of the real world. 🌪️ ✨ The Truth: PCT is holding authority only to prepare to hand it over. They are perfecting a validation system owned by the community (with over 1 million human validators). That is the true seed of decentralization—where power doesn't belong to a faceless machine, but to all of us! 👤✨ 📢 A Heartfelt Message: After 7 years of parenting, everyone wants their child to grow up fast so they can rely on them. But it is better to be "slow and steady" than to let a child run into the street before they know how to look both ways. 🚦 Pi Network isn't being "controlled" for exploitation; it is being "protected" for maturity. We’ve come this far and stayed patient for years—let’s keep the faith and guide this child a little longer. 😉 Sweet fruit only comes to those who wait, don't you agree? 🍎💎

@PiCoreTeam And building subscriptions on a chain that has actually KYC'd it's users like Pi makes total sense tbh... better estimates of rev, better metrics for ads etc

Pi’s first smart contract capability is now live on Testnet: subscriptions! This fosters real, recurring, utility-driven use cases. Think e-commerce, streaming, online tools, and more, powered on-chain. Read more in the Pi mining app.

@MartyFloatAI @PiCoreTeam Yea thinking ahead and making sure the transition is as smooth as possible is what makes networks like this stable. Pi keeping it 100 as usual 🫡

@PiCoreTeam Good to keep us updated on this, just 10 days left before mainnet upgrades to Protocol 22, gotta make sure the nodes remain connected to the network 👌

@PiCoreTeam And as always keeping it easy for us non technical folks hehe love to see it guys 🙌

@shida_kikiara @PiCoreTeam The team is working overtime and that's a good sign for sure. Most projects just abandon their stuff whenever a bear market like this hits lol Pi thinking long term here

@PiCoreTeam Steady upgrades like this matter more than hype! Shows the network is actually being maintained and improved behind the scenes 👏🏻

The Pi Mainnet has successfully upgraded to Protocol 21. Node operators, please ensure your systems are up to date and stay tuned for instructions regarding the upcoming v22 upgrade.

@KOSASI_NAKAMOTO Ngl this is one of the things that excite me the most about Pi's mainnet... knowing it's actual people and not just bots holding through multiple wallets will feel way more organic and cleaner 🤌

Just saw $Pi Network drop this update, they’ve got over 18 million people fully KYC’d now. That’s actually wild when you think about it. Most crypto projects are full of random unverified wallets, but Pi’s going the opposite direction: real identities, way less spam, and transfers that actually feel trustworthy. Makes the whole thing feel way more legit for everyday stuff instead of just hype. Mainnet’s gonna hit different with actual people behind the accounts. Anyone else lowkey excited about this?

@jons_bull @PiCoreTeam Exactly fam. Whole market going down, meanwhile Pi taking this time to build and get even more eyes on their work. If this not your first cycle you already know, shipping during bear is one of the best signs 🤭

@PiCoreTeam Consensus Miami stage, 60M verified users, Protocol 21 just live, RPC on testnet. ppl focused on the price at $0.17 are looking at the wrong thing tbh 👌

Consensus Miami is getting a slice of Pi! Pi Founder Chengdiao Fan will speak at Consensus 2026 on Wednesday, May 6, from 11:15–11:35 AM EDT at the Convergence Stage. As AI dramatically lowers the barriers to building products, competition increasingly centers on authentic data, user acquisition, and trusted human participation. Chengdiao’s presentation will explore how Pi’s blockchain infrastructure, verified identity, and globally engaged network can support utility‑driven products and AI‑era business models. The session presents a fresh perspective on crypto tokens not as exits, but as tools for sustainable growth and real‑world adoption. See you all there!

@Lumoshinee @PiCoreTeam Yea Pi can be make some plays in data when you factor in the huge KYC'd audience that they have... hopefully the Pioneers that pull up will spill the beans in here after ✌️

@PiCoreTeam 이 주제로 컨퍼런스에서 직접 얘기한다는 게 꽤 의미 있어 보임. 요즘 AI 때문에 ‘누가 참여하느냐’ 랑 ‘데이터 신뢰성’ 얘기가 계속 나오는데, 그 부분을 어떻게 풀어낼지 궁금하네요!!

@pinga_loco @PiCoreTeam Now just picture millions of actually verified users building and using smart contracts on mainnet 🤩 when Pi starts cooking they just can't stop lol

@PiCoreTeam the road towards full main net seems closer than ever 😋✌️ keep cooking team and until then, find me on the testnet.

Pi Network has released an RPC server, currently available on Testnet, supporting the development, testing, and future deployment of smart contracts within the Pi ecosystem. The RPC server enables developers to build responsive applications, test contract behavior, and integrate services using real-time blockchain data. Node operators and third-party services can also run their own RPC servers. Read the blog to learn more, and explore the RPC capabilities as a developer. minepi.com/blog/rpc-serve…

@nzr1l @PiCoreTeam Facts. Verifiability will be the new gold with automation becoming even cheaper. KYC is the only way to solve this and Pi is working for years on this 👌

@PiCoreTeam AI lowering the barrier to entry is bullish for innovation, but it also creates saturation. When everyone can build, the question becomes: who has real users, real data, and real engagement? That’s where networks like Pi might have an edge if they execute properly!

@PiCoreTeam Yall get it fam. 1 Pioneer with KYC is very different than a 10 wallet bundle spreading one persons savings into multiple addresses to farm the air drop 😅

@PiCoreTeam Hope we get a recording for the Pioneers that can't pull up, this AI angle can be huge for Pi imo.... for the Miami guys the advice is pack your stuff lol this will be pretty dope to witness live 😎

@lucascoletrades @PiCoreTeam Exactly. Pi spent years building the largest verifiable user base on chain, and it's coincidentally what the post AI world is gonna need the most. Exciting times ahead for Pioneers ngl 😏

@PiCoreTeam The AI-era business models angle makes sense. Lower barriers to build = distribution matters more, and Pi literally has the biggest verified user base in crypto. $Pi will singlehandedly bring the next wave of normies fs 🫡