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Pi Network News: Referral Rewards Are Finally Moving to Mainnet, But There Is One Condition

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Debashree Patra and Anjali Belgaumkar

Pi Network has officially started rolling out its Second Migration Phase after Pi Day 2026, allowing users to transfer additional balances to the mainnet. This follows the initial migration stage and opens the door for deeper participation in the ecosystem.

So far, more than 119,000 users have finished this phase, showing steady progress as access expands gradually across the network.

What Second Migrations Actually Do

This phase allows users who have already completed their first transfer to move remaining eligible balances. Unlike earlier, this now includes referral mining rewards, which were not fully processed before.

These rewards are tied to referral team activity, but there’s a key condition. Only bonuses linked to members who pass KYC can be moved. As a result, a user’s final transferable balance depends on how many of their referrals are verified.

Why Referral Rewards Matter Now

Referral bonuses are calculated across individual mining sessions and vary from user to user. Because of this, they require more detailed computation compared to standard mining rewards.

This is why the rollout took longer. The system must verify each reward based on activity and KYC status before recording it on-chain. Any unverified referral still holds back a portion of earnings until they complete verification.

What’s Different in This Phase

The second migration introduces more complex backend processing and stricter checks. At the same time, security has been strengthened, with users required to complete wallet two-factor authentication before any transfer. Since blockchain transactions cannot be reversed, this step ensures funds are protected.

Despite this update, first migrations remain the priority. Users still waiting for their initial transfer are not affected, and processing continues alongside the new rollout.

Expanding Use Cases for Pi

This phase arrives as the ecosystem continues to grow. Features like the Pi Launchpad on testnet and new app integrations are increasing how Pi can be used, moving beyond simple mining toward real utility.

Community Reaction

The update has drawn mixed responses. Some users have raised concerns about KYC issues, especially cases where accounts that completed the first migration were moved back to tentative status, blocking access to second migration rewards.

At the same time, others see this as steady progress. Many view the rollout as a meaningful step that rewards long-term participation while maintaining a controlled and careful approach.

FAQs

What is the Pi Network Second Migration?

The Second Migration is the phase allowing users who already completed their first transfer to move remaining eligible balances—including referral mining rewards—to the mainnet, provided their referrals have passed KYC.

How do I complete the Second Migration safely?

Enable two-factor authentication, ensure your referrals are verified, and follow the app prompts to securely transfer balances to mainnet.

Why does the Second Migration take longer than the first?

Referral rewards require detailed computation and KYC verification, making processing more complex than standard mining reward transfers.

Will the second migration affect my first migration status?

No, first migrations remain the priority. If you are still waiting for your initial transfer, this new rollout does not affect your queue, and processing continues alongside the second phase.

What new features support Pi’s ecosystem growth?

Phase 2 expands use cases with Pi Launchpad on testnet and app integrations, moving Pi beyond mining toward practical, real-world utility.

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Debashree Patra and Anjali Belgaumkar

Fun-loving and cheerful, a passionate blockchain and crypto writer who knows no boundary…connect if you share the same passion. With 10+ years of writing experience, I am a Crypto Journalist by chance, exploring, and learning all the dynamics of the sci-fi action-filled crypto world. Currently, focusing on cryptocurrency news and price data. With a passion for research and challenging my capabilities, I am slowly getting into the crypto arena to bring new insights every day.

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