Pi Network PiScan returns, KYC AI upgrade shortens the manual queue by 50%

According to CoinEdition, Pi Network’s on-chain block explorer PiScan went offline in early May due to an upgrade of the Pi Network protocol to version 23. It is expected to resume service on May 15, and the related indexing infrastructure and on-chain data analytics tools will be restored for use. The Pi core team confirmed that the KYC AI upgrade uses advanced AI models combined with live detection technology, shortening the manual verification queue by 50%.

Why PiScan Went Offline and the May 15 Resumption Schedule

PiScan has been offline since early May 2026 due to work on indexing infrastructure required for the Pi Network protocol upgrade to version 23. Service is expected to resume on May 15; after PiScan restores, on-chain data feeds and community on-chain discussion tools will be available again. According to Santiment data, before PiScan went offline (May 8) the on-chain sentiment index was 10.24, and it fell to 1.49 after the outage.

Confirmed Technical Details of the KYC AI Upgrade

According to a confirmation from the Pi Core Team’s official X post, the key outcomes of this KYC AI upgrade are:

Case conversion: Using advanced AI models combined with live detection technology to convert millions of “pending” status cases into qualified cases

Manual queue: Manual verification queue shortened by 50%

Processing speed: After the AI upgrade, the system processes pending cases faster than the previous system

“Provisional KYC” explanation: The official said this status does not mean applications are rejected, but that additional verification steps are required

The Pi Core Team emphasized that even with the AI upgrade introduced, human involvement is still necessary throughout the verification process.

Confirmed Data on Pi Network KYC Progress

According to the Pi Core Team’s latest official announcement confirming:

Users who have completed full KYC: More than 18.1 million pioneer users

Users migrated to the mainnet: More than 16.7 million

Protocol 23 upgrade completion date: May 15

Confirmed PI Marketcap and Price Data

CoinEdition reports confirmed:

Yesterday’s price low: Fell below $0.17, with a weekly drop of about 6%

Yesterday’s lowest ranking: Dropped out of the top 50 by marketcap among altcoins

Marketcap as of the time of the report: About $1.8 billion, having returned to the top 50 by marketcap

FAQ

Why is PiScan offline, and when will it return to normal operation?

PiScan has been offline since early May 2026 because the Pi Network implemented protocol version upgrades to version 23, and the related indexing infrastructure and on-chain data analytics tools all require a temporary suspension of service. It is expected to resume on May 15, when on-chain data feeds and community tools will be available again.

What are the main technical improvements of the KYC AI upgrade?

According to the Pi Core Team’s official confirmation, this AI upgrade uses advanced AI models combined with live detection technology to convert millions of pending cases into qualified cases, and it shortens the manual verification queue by 50%. The “provisional KYC” status does not mean applications are rejected; it means additional verification steps must be completed.

What are PI’s current marketcap and ranking status?

According to CoinEdition, PI fell below $0.17 yesterday at one point, with a weekly drop of about 6%, and briefly dropped out of the top 50 by marketcap. As of the time of the report, PI’s marketcap is about $1.8 billion, and it has returned to the top 50 by marketcap among altcoins.