This video from September 2022 quietly laid out the reasons — and in 2025, it’s more relevant than ever.
▶️ Check out the video below.
Let’s break it down:
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Back in 2022, Pi had 2.6 million KYC-verified users.
Today, that number has skyrocketed to over 20 million verified humans — an 8x increase.
But large-scale KYC isn’t magic.
Every Pioneer who’s “stuck” is stuck for a different reason:
• ⚠️ Name mismatches
• 🖼️ Image recognition errors
• 🤖 Algorithmic anomalies
These aren’t one-size-fits-all problems — each case needs a tailored fix.
That’s why resubmissions only help some users, and why real progress takes time.
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Now, let’s talk about validators — the unsung heroes of Pi’s trust system.
For every successful KYC, 1 Pi is deducted and added to a validator reward pool.
But here’s the important part:
✅ Validators also earn Pi for correct rejections — because accuracy matters more than approval.
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In 2022, there were around 700,000 validators.
If that number scaled with KYC growth, there could be over 5 million validators today.
That’s millions who’ve reviewed real users — still waiting for their well-earned rewards.
So, why the delay?
Because Pi isn’t just distributing rewards — it’s working to ensure fair distribution.
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Early validators dealt with the hardest cases:
• ❌ Lower approval rates
• ❗ Higher risk of mistakes
• 🔍 More complex profiles
Later validators handled smoother, more straightforward verifications.
To make things fair, Pi is pooling all validator contributions and will release rewards only when:
• ⚙️ KYC systems are fully stable
• 🛡️ Fraud risks are minimized
• 📊 Independent audits confirm fairness
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Looking ahead, the validation system is going hybrid:
• 🤖 AI handles the simple, routine verifications
• 👥 Human validators focus on complex edge cases
This shift means:
• ⚡ Fewer validators needed per KYC
• 💡 Smarter, more thoughtful reviewing
• 💰 Higher Pi rewards for quality work
As AI evolves, validator productivity — and earning potential — will continue to rise.
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So if you're still waiting for your validator rewards…
You haven’t been forgotten.
You're a cornerstone of Pi's decentralized trust layer.
Your work will be rewarded — not hastily, but fairly.
