Date: Wednesday, March 19
Pi Network (
#PI ) continues to strengthen its platform's security and utility following its successful open mainnet launch last month. In line with this effort, the network introduced .pi domains on Pi Day, allowing users to bid for unique domain names using Pi tokens. As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting user assets, Pi Network has rolled out a critical security update—Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)—to further safeguard accounts and ensure seamless migration to the Mainnet blockchain.
Pi Network Implements Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
On March 13, 2025, Pi Network launched a Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) feature, requiring some Pioneers to complete the 2FA process before their Pi tokens can be successfully migrated to the Mainnet blockchain. This additional layer of security helps confirm the ownership of Pi Wallets by verifying a trusted email address, offering enhanced protection for both accounts and Pi holdings.
How to Secure Your Pi Network Account with 2FA
To ensure the security of their accounts, Pioneers need to complete the 2FA setup. Some users may already have a trusted email address linked to their accounts, allowing them to immediately proceed with the 2FA process. Others will need to set up a trusted email before completing the necessary steps.
Steps to Set Up 2FA on Pi Network:
1. Set Up a Trusted Email:
If you have not yet provided a trusted email address, you must complete a liveness check to verify account ownership.
You will receive a prompt within the Pi mining app to complete this process.
Only KYC-verified Pioneers (including those with tentative KYC) are eligible to add a trusted email at this time.
2. Confirm Your Migration Wallet:
After adding a trusted email, users will receive prompts after mining sessions or via email notifications to complete 2FA.
Alternatively, users can confirm their wallet migration via the Mainnet Checklist within the app.
3. Verify via Email:
Once you are in the 2FA interface, you will need to confirm access to your migration wallet (or create a new wallet if necessary).
An email will be sent to finalize this confirmation.
Important Security Notice: Pi Network will only send 2FA-related emails from the address "
[email protected]." Be cautious of any emails from other sources to avoid phishing or scam attempts.
Consequences of Failing to Complete 2FA
For security purposes, Pioneers who migrated their Pi tokens within the last few weeks but are still within the 14-day pending period must complete 2FA; otherwise, their Pi tokens will be returned to their mining app.
The 14-Day Pending Period Explained
The 14-day pending period is a security measure designed to allow time for additional checks before a transaction becomes irreversible on the Mainnet blockchain.
What Happens When Pi Tokens Are Returned During Migration?
If 2FA is not completed within the 14-day pending period, the migrated Pi tokens will be returned to the Unverified Balance instead of the Transferable Balance. It is important to note that this process does not impact the total amount of Pi that a Pioneer will receive. Rather, it ensures that migrated balances undergo the necessary verification process before final confirmation.
Once 2FA is successfully completed, Pioneers will no longer be affected by Pi returns. If a migration was paused and Pi tokens were returned, the migration process will automatically resume once 2FA is confirmed.
Conclusion
The introduction of Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a pivotal step in enhancing the security of Pi wallets and preventing unauthorized access. As the migration to the Mainnet progresses, it is crucial for Pioneers to act swiftly and complete their 2FA verification to ensure a smooth transition.
If you have already completed the steps in the Mainnet Checklist and are awaiting migration, make sure to add a trusted email address and finish the 2FA process as soon as you receive the prompt.