Pi Network Defends 100 Billion Coin Supply, Rejects Token Burning Plans

From its beginnings as a simple “Tap to Earn” project to its push toward an open-source ecosystem, Pi Network has grown to over 60 million users worldwide. As it moves closer to open mainnet adoption, the team is standing firm on its 100 billion total coin supply, rejecting community calls to burn at least 20 billion PI.

Why 100 Billion?

Pi Network chose this large supply to ensure global accessibility — not just for early adopters, but for future users. The high supply keeps coins affordable and widely distributed, supporting millions of participants over time.

Most coins are reserved for community mining rewards, encouraging long-term engagement.

The large supply also facilitates trading, purchases, and app development within the Pi ecosystem.

Currently, only ~7.81 billion PI are in circulation, with the rest released gradually as more users join and pass KYC.

Why No Token Burning?

Unlike many cryptos, Pi Network avoids burning tokens to reduce supply. The team believes cutting supply to 20 billion could:

Drive prices up too quickly.

Exclude new users, especially in developing countries.

Instead, Pi controls inflation through:

Halving events (reducing mining rates over time)

Strict KYC verification to limit fake accounts

Gradual release of coins into the market

This approach means that in the early open network phase, only 10–20 billion PI may be available.

Community-First Distribution

Pi’s distribution plan puts the majority of coins in users’ hands:

65% – Mining rewards for community members

10% – Local Pi-related organizations

5% – Liquidity pools to maintain network stability

20% – Development team allocation

This model aims to prevent “whale dominance,” ensuring the network stays decentralized and inclusive.