Pioneer users surpass 60 million, Pi Network will unlock 134 million Pi Coins in January 2026

As the user base continues to grow, Pi Network is preparing for a new critical milestone. According to community disclosures, Pi Network plans to unlock a large-scale token release in January 2026, expected to release approximately 134 million PI tokens, far exceeding the roughly 8.7 million unlocked at the end of December last year. Meanwhile, the number of pioneer users registered on Pi Network has surpassed 60 million, regarded by the community as an important milestone for network scale and activity.

Many supporters believe that the rapid increase in user numbers helps the ecosystem absorb the new token supply. Community opinions point out that it is precisely the large pioneer user base that has prevented previous token unlocks from causing significant disruptions to network operation or triggering systemic issues, providing confidence for larger-scale unlocks in the future.

The token unlock in December is widely seen as a “stress test.” Community feedback indicates that the ecosystem remained relatively stable after the new supply was introduced. However, since Pi Network is still in a controlled circulation environment, the price discovery mechanism for PI tokens and external liquidity remain limited, making market reactions difficult to fully quantify.

It is worth noting that this unlock occurs during the transition of Pi Network to an open mainnet. This phase is regarded as an important step from closed testing to broader on-chain activity. The development team has repeatedly emphasized steady progress rather than releasing large amounts of liquidity all at once. Analysts point out that whether the token unlock causes pressure depends not only on the quantity but also on actual use cases, trading channels, and user behavior.

The upcoming January unlock, due to its significantly larger scale, has sparked a new round of discussions. Compared to December, the amount of PI tokens released in this unlock has increased substantially. Community managers state that a predictable and transparent issuance rhythm helps reduce uncertainty and allows the ecosystem to gradually adapt to supply changes. However, some observers warn that, in the absence of support from mainstream exchanges and a clear pricing mechanism, large-scale unlocks could still test market confidence.

Regarding the unlock topic, the community is also focusing on ecosystem development. Recently, some users have discovered new test tokens in certain wallets, indicating that Pi applications, DApps, and DEX environments are still under ongoing testing. Although the core team has not yet announced a complete unlock roadmap, multiple sources repeatedly emphasize prioritizing practicality and long-term development. As Pi Network moves into 2026, this token unlock may become an important milestone to assess the maturity of its ecosystem.