Digital asset pre-approval process — the complete path from download to asset creation
Pi currently has over 55 million active users worldwide. Pi KYC certification has encountered bottlenecks — the core review team is too small to keep up with user growth. In 2026, official statistics show approximately 421,000 active nodes globally. The official will progressively authorize active node Pioneers to participate in basic review work, including:
Authorization will roll out gradually — starting with SuperNodes, then active nodes. Because of this authorization, the pre-review progress of Pi digital assets has been greatly improved. Issues like blurry ID photos, mismatched information, poor lighting during facial recognition — all lead to certification failure. Pi also uses a batch invitation system for KYC, so users not invited cannot be certified.
Pi digital asset pre-approval content includes:
Invitation download;
Prepare one of ID card, passport, or driver's license. Ensure all four corners are clear and unobscured. Hold the phone horizontally when taking photos, with sufficient lighting to avoid reflections.
Select country/region, fill in name, gender, date of birth, upload front and back of ID card, complete facial recognition as prompted (smile, turn head, etc.), confirm information and submit.
All Pioneers can register and submit for review;
After registration review is passed, you receive an exclusive encrypted digital asset card. Assets are gradually released and stored in the card. Currently enabled: peer-to-peer transfers and payment receiving functions. More features will open as Pi Mainnet ecosystem matures.
Base value: $314,000 / Pi ;
| Tax Type | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Income Tax | 20% | $3,140,000 |
| Marketing Tax | 17% | $2,669,000 |
| Circulation Supervision Tax | 8% | $1,256,000 |
| Node Review Fee (*3.14) | *3.14 | $157 |
| Final Amount | - | $8,634,843 |
Note: Node review fee is only charged after digital asset pre-approval passes; otherwise it is refunded in full.
| Dimension | Regular Node | SuperNode |
|---|---|---|
| Responsibility | Verify transactions, confirm validity with SCP, maintain ledger | All regular node work plus reach transaction consensus, write official records, keep all other nodes in sync |
| Online Requirement | Relaxed | Must be online 24/7 |
| Availability & Ports | Lower requirements | Higher availability and open ports, carry more load, store historical blocks, participate in network governance |
| Selection Threshold | Low | High |
| KYC Required | Yes | Yes |