Introduction

Since Pi Day 2026, Pi Network has continued the gradual rollout of its highly anticipated Second Migrations, allowing Pioneers to transfer additional Pi balances to Mainnet and deepen their participation in the ecosystem.

This update is a major milestone, especially for users who have already completed their first migration and are now eligible to migrate their second transferable Pi balance, including referral mining bonuses.

What Are Second Migrations in Pi Network?

Second Migrations represent the next phase of Mainnet migration, enabling users to move additional Pi that was not included in their initial transfer.

This includes:

• Remaining transferable balances
• Referral mining rewards
• Previously unprocessed Pi earnings

👉 In simple terms:

• First Migration = Initial Pi balance
• Second Migration = Additional Pi + referral bonuses

Referral Bonus Migration Explained

A key highlight of Second Migrations is the inclusion of referral mining bonuses.

These rewards are calculated based on:

• Your Referral Team activity
• Verified contributions from real users
• KYC (Know Your Customer) completion status

Important Requirement

Referral bonuses will only be migrated if:

• Your Referral Team members have successfully passed KYC

👉 This means:
Pioneers should actively encourage their teams to complete KYC in order to unlock and migrate these additional rewards.

Latest Statistics: Migration Progress

Since the rollout began:

• Over 119,000 Pioneers have successfully completed their Second Migrations
• This includes both:
  • Transferable balances
  • Referral mining bonuses

The rollout is still ongoing and continues to expand gradually across the network.

First Migration vs Second Migration (Important Clarification)

While Second Migrations are being rolled out, First Migrations are still ongoing and prioritized.

Key Points:

• First Migrations continue without interruption
• Second Migrations do not affect speed or throughput of First Migrations
• The network prioritizes completing First Migrations first

👉 If you haven’t completed your first migration yet:
You are not impacted by others receiving Second Migrations.

Why Second Migrations Are Complex

Second Migrations required extensive technical preparation due to several factors:

1. Referral Bonus Calculations

• Rewards vary per mining session
• Depend on each Referral Team member’s activity

2. KYC Dependency

• Only verified users are counted
• Requires real-time validation of identity status

3. Blockchain Integration

• Rewards are distributed via blockchain transactions
• Requires high accuracy and security

4. Fairness & Accuracy

• The system underwent rigorous:
  • Testing
  • Review processes

👉 Result:
The successful rollout of Second Migrations marks a major technical and ecosystem milestone for Pi Network.

Expanding Pi Ecosystem & Real-World Utility

Second Migrations come at a time when Pi is becoming increasingly usable within its ecosystem.

Key Developments:

• Pi Launchpad (currently on Testnet)
• Pi App Studio Mainnet functionality released on Pi Day 2026

These updates allow developers and users to:

• Build applications
• Use Pi in real-world scenarios
• Expand ecosystem adoption

👉 This strengthens Pi’s long-term utility beyond just mining.

Mandatory Requirement: 2FA for Pi Wallet

Before becoming eligible for First or Second Migrations, users must complete:

✔ Pi Wallet Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

• Required in Step 3 of the Mainnet Checklist

Why This Matters:

• Enhances account security
• Protects wallet access
• Ensures safe transfer of real Pi

👉 Important:
Once Pi is migrated:

• Transactions are irreversible
• Stored on blockchain permanently

Additional Requirement:

• Users may need to add a trusted email address
• Required for completing 2FA setup

What Happens After Second Migrations?

Once Pi Network completes:

• First Migrations
• Second Migrations

👉 The system will move to:

Ongoing Periodic Migrations

These will:

• Occur regularly (frequency to be determined)
• Include newly earned Pi
• Maintain continuous Mainnet updates

This marks the transition to a stable, long-term migration system.

Conclusion

The rollout of Second Migrations is a crucial step in the evolution of Pi Network, unlocking additional rewards and reinforcing the integrity of its ecosystem.

With referral bonuses now becoming transferable and real-world utility expanding, Pi Network is steadily progressing toward a more complete and functional Mainnet economy.