If you are wondering why Pi Network is not yet listed on major centralized exchanges (CEX) like Binance or Coinbase, you are not alone. The wait has left many in the cryptocurrency world puzzled, but there is a smart reason behind it.
While most projects rush to get listed quickly, Pi Network is taking a slower, safer path, focusing on rules, trust, and long-term success.
Pi Vision is supported by global standards.
Pi Network is not just building an application, but is also aiming for a much larger vision. The project reflects the core goals of the Global Initiative for Digital Currency, a significant effort led by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) - an agency of the United Nations - and the Future of Digital Currency Initiative (FDCI) of Stanford University.
This initiative focuses on five key pillars for the future of digital currency, such as financial inclusion for everyone, seamless interoperability, robust identity verification (KYC/KYB), programmable currency, and support for DeFi. Very few cryptocurrency projects meet all of these standards. But Pi Network does.
Not just KYC—Pi also requires KYB.
And this is where it gets interesting.
Pi Network is one of the few cryptocurrency projects that meets all five objectives. Not only does it require users to verify their identity (KYC), but Pi Network also requires exchanges to complete KYB (Know Your Business) before listing Pi.
That is why OKX, the first compliant exchange, stands out. This exchange has successfully passed Pi's rigorous KYB tests, signaling that Pi is not pursuing a quick listing but rather setting a higher standard for integrity.
Easier access with wallet activation feature.
In addition to fostering long-term trust, Pi Network has added a new feature that allows verified users to activate their wallets, even if they have not completed the process of moving to Mainnet.
Whether someone has completed full KYC or is temporarily verified, they can now unlock wallet functions and explore the Pi ecosystem. According to the Pi Core Team, this move opens the door for millions of pioneers to engage with the blockchain earlier.
