If you’ve been mining Pi for years, there is a good chance your hard-earned tokens are currently sitting behind a "digital fence." While the dream is to see those coins hit the open market, many pioneers are accidentally locking themselves out of their own future wealth until 2027—or even 2030—due to default settings.
If your first batch of Pi has already migrated to your wallet, you aren't stuck yet, but you need to move fast to protect your next migration. Here is how to take back control of your liquidity.
The default lockup settings are often aggressive, designed to keep the ecosystem stable but leaving you "Pi-poor" in the short term. To ensure your upcoming tokens are accessible, follow these steps immediately:
Enter the Mainnet Hub: Open your Pi Network mining app, hit the menu bar, and select Mainnet.
Adjust the Valve: Scroll down to Configure Lockup Rate.
The 25/2 Rule: You’ll likely see a high percentage and a long duration. Slide those toggles down to 25% and 2 weeks, respectively.
Commit to Freedom: Click Decrease Commitment.
The Fine Print: This change won't unlock the coins you’ve already migrated (those are locked until the original timer expires). However, it applies to every future migration from your security circle and referral rewards.
With KYC processing speeds picking up, your "Unverified Balance" is likely preparing to move into your "Transferable Balance." If you don't adjust these settings now, your next big windfall could be locked away until 2030 by mistake.
Don't let your future self be frustrated by a setting you can change in 30 seconds today. Share this with your security circle—if they don't fix their settings, their contributions to your balance stay locked, too!
