Utility contribution rewards are based on the last 2 years, while node rewards are influenced by up to the last 10 years ?
In Pi's World, Consistency Beats Intensity
Your Effort Is Remembered—For 2 Years or 10
Sustainable Actions, Lasting Rewards
From Apps to Nodes, Every Second Counts
Pi Network isn't just a mining app—it's a Web3 ecosystem that quantifies trust and contribution to ensure fair and sustainable rewards.
There are two main reward pillars:
[1]. Utility Contribution Rewards (based on app usage)
[2]. Node Operation Rewards (based on infrastructure contribution)
These two systems are fundamentally different in how they value time and activity.
1. Utility Rewards: Only the last 2 years matter
Pi calculates rewards based on how much time a user spent in Pi apps yesterday* (in seconds), using a logarithmic function.
This value is weighted with the user’s *average daily usage across timeframes**, with decreasing influence:
* 0.8 for the last 30 days
* 0.6 for the last 90 days
* 0.4 for the last 180 days
* 0.2 for the last 1 year
* 0.1 for the last 2 years
*Contributions older than 2 years are no longer counted.**
Therefore, *recent and consistent app usage** has the highest impact on reward scores.
2. Node Rewards: Up to 10 years of history matters
* Node rewards are calculated using a `Node Factor`, which includes:
* Uptime factor
* Port open factor
* CPU contribution factor
Each of these is computed based on a *weighted average** of:
* The last 90 days
* The last 360 days
* The last 2 years
* The last 10 years
Older data carries *higher weight**:
* Recent history: weight of 1
* 360 days: 1.5
* 2 years: 2
* 10 years: 3
This means *long-term uptime and trust** are heavily rewarded.
* Nodes with frequent downtime or short operation periods are at a significant disadvantage.
3. Summary of Reward Structures
*Utility rewards focus on recent usage**: data older than 2 years is discarded.
*Node rewards prioritize long-term consistency and reliability**, evaluating up to 10 years of activity.
* The design highlights two philosophies:
*Sustained activity for utility users**
*Long-term trustworthiness for node operators**
4. How to Maintain Consistent Rewards
If you're a utility user:
* Use Pi apps daily—even just a few minutes counts.
* Try multiple apps to maximize your reward footprint.
* Automation or bot usage is ineffective due to logarithmic scaling and anti-manipulation design.
If you're a node operator:
* Keep your node online consistently over months and years.
* Ensure your port is open and accessible (check router/firewall settings).
* Provide stable CPU contribution over time.
* Avoid disruptions—downtime can dilute years of contribution weight.
5. Final Insight
In the Pi ecosystem, it’s not just about how much you contribute—it’s about how consistently and authentically you contribute.
For utility users: *continuity is key**
For node operators: *reliability builds trust**
This is how Pi rewards true participants in a decentralized, sustainable economy.
Closing Statement
**“A reward is an honest record of your contribution.
Only those who act sustainably and authentically will earn long-term trust in this economy.”**