As of today, even with over 10 billion Pi coins in circulation, fewer than 1 million Pi coins are eligible to function at Global Consensus Value (GCV). Why? Because a large portion of Pi has been transferred to external exchanges, permanently losing their Purity Badge, a crucial marker for utility at GCV.
What Is the Purity Badge?
The Purity Badge ensures your Pi is untainted—directly mined, untouched by exchanges, and recognized for full functionality within the Pi ecosystem. Once Pi is moved to a third-party exchange, it loses this status permanently.
As Dr. Nicolas Kokkalis once emphasized:
“Every Pi is scarce and valuable. And those Pioneers who persevere until the end will achieve great things in life.”
Dr. Chengdiao Fan adds:
“10 Pi is enough for a generation. Pi is non-conformist.”
Why This Matters for Your Financial Future:
The Pi mining phase is nearing its end. Once the global open mainnet launches, major upgrades will redefine Pi’s use and value:
Gas fees will reduce
Smart contract functionality will be enabled via the Pi Blockchain
Over 300 computer nodes will go live
The Pi Browser will display real-time GCV in USD
Wallets will clearly separate Pi with and without Purity Badges
Your Wallet Will Show Two Pi Types:
Contribution Balance (GCV-enabled)
Mined directly through the app
Never transferred to exchanges
Holds the Purity Badge
Non-Contribution Balance (GCV-ineligible)
Transferred to exchanges at any point
No Purity Badge
Cannot be used at GCV
There is no workaround.
To hold GCV-worthy Pi, you must:
Create a Pi account
Mine Pi for a minimum of 30 days
Complete KYC
Be accepted in the migration queue
Once approved, your mined Pi will be transferred to your Pi Browser Wallet with a Purity Badge intact. But remember—once you move it to an exchange, the badge is gone for good.
Sources of Information:
Pi Network Whitepaper – Vision, tokenomics, and roadmap
Pi GitHub – Core code and system structure
Pi Browser – Ecosystem tools and value tracking
To all loyal Pioneers who stayed committed: your patience may pay off.
What Is Pi Network?
Pi Network is a digital currency project powered by a secure, scalable blockchain—founded by Stanford PhDs including Dr. Nicolas Kokkalis. It aims to build a globally accessible currency that works for everyday users.