One of the most popular crypto mining projects in Nigerian crypto landscape is PI Network. Many Nigerians have participated in the mining processes and more of them continue to mine after the success of Hamster Kombat.
However, Know-Your-Customer (KYC) poses as major challenge for PI miners in Nigeria. Many miners have reported that various issues concerning the PI KYC verification.
While some miners had their KYC rejected after various trials, many of them submitted their documents for KYC over a month ago and still on pending mode.
All these KYC verification failures have pushed many miners to ignore the project. But as hamster kombat launched its airdrop, many people started hoping on PI.
So, if you’re one of the many people having trouble with PI KYC verification, you’re in the right place because this article explains detailed instructions that will guide you through completing your KYC verification on PI Network.
Pi KYC Requirements
Here are what are required by PI Network for your KYC verification to go through:
- You must be at least 18 years old. Any age lower than that will result in your application being rejected or stays at pending mode. So, the age you entered when you registered your PI account and make some necessary adjustments.
- PI Network needs you to submit a national means of identification. In other words, you need to verify that you’re a citizen of the country you claim to be with a verified government-issued ID card. The IDs that are acceptable on PI includes voter’s card, international passport (recommended) and plastic national ID card (NIN is also allowed).
- You will also be required to snap clear selfie of yourself. Make sure the snap is taken in a good, clear and vivid environment. As you must know, a blurry picture will not be accepted.
Highlighted above are the major requirements for PI KYC verification. Meanwhile, it’s important to note that eligibility, documents and availability may vary based on country. Nevertheless, the eligibility requirements will be detailed in your PI account.
How to Verify PI KYC
Follow these steps to complete your PI KYC verification:
- Download and Install PI browser app. The app is available on the Google play store and Apple App Store.
- After you’ve successfully downloaded the PI browser, open your PI app (not PI browser app) and navigate to “Mainnet”.
- Under “Mainnet”, go-to “Mainnet Checklist”. You will see a list of task in the section. Complete all the task to proceed with the KYC verification.
- The last task on the “Mainnet Checklist” is “Submit your KYC application”. This task will only unlocked when you complete the all the necessary tasks in the Mainnet Checklist.
- Alternatively, if the KYC application is not unlocked after completing the first tasks, you can simply open the PI browser app and navigate to “KYC.PI” section to complete your KYC application.
- However, it’s important to note that if you proceed to KYC.PI in the PI browser without completing all the initial tasks, your application will not go through and you may be redirected back to complete the initial tasks.
- Once you passed through the KYC application gateway, you will be required to enter your country of nationality where you hold her citizenship.
- Select the document you prefer to use. Nigerian passport is best for this verification. National Identification Number (NIN) is also acceptable.
- Take a clear picture of your ID card’s front and back.
- After submitting your ID card, you’ll be required to complete your personal information. Now, fill out the available form using the information that matches your ID document, making sure to include the following details: full legal names, gender, date of birth, ID card number, ID card expiry date and your country.
- Click the "I’m Ready" button to begin the liveness check, making sure your face is fully visible to the camera and you are in a well-lit area.
After the last step, click “submit” and you’ve successfully submitted your KYC application, waiting for response. Note that the approval timeframe varies base on the accuracy of your information and the availability of validators in your country. While PI KYC application approval takes some minutes for some miners to complete, it may takes several months for other miners.
However, while waiting for your KYC approval, you can keep checking your approval status under your PI profile. You will see a green checkmark when your application is approved. If you see a loading animation, it means your application is still in pending mode.
Alternatively, you can also confirm your KYC status by checking the Mainnet checklist section. If the "Wait for KYC results" tab appears green, it means your KYC has been successfully verified.
How PI KYC Approval Works
The PI KYC application review process involves having your submitted documents and information reviewed by other users within the Pi Network who have already completed their own KYC verification.
These verified users act as validators, ensuring that the information provided in each new application is accurate and aligns with KYC standards.
To ensure fairness and accuracy, each KYC application must be reviewed by at least two KYC-verified individuals from your country. This local review process helps to maintain a strong level of trust and consistency in user verifications.
It’s important to let you know that there’s a fee incurred on PI KYC verification. In other words, PI network has a KYC application fee of 1 PI coin. This fee covers the costs associated with reviewing the application and is directly distributed to the validators who perform the KYC checks.
Validators play an essential role in maintaining the integrity of the Pi Network by ensuring that all users are properly identified and verified, and the fee serves as a small incentive for their contribution to this process. This decentralized method of verification not only promotes engagement within the community but also keeps the KYC process sustainable.
What to do if your KYC application remains on pending
If your PI KYC application has been completed but remains pending for several months, you may fall under the category of Pending Applications. A Pi User, known for their credibility within the cryptocurrency community, recently shared a tweet outlining steps on how to address this issue.
The tweet provides helpful instructions on what actions to take if your application seems stuck. If you are experiencing this delay, it’s recommended to follow the link provided and adhere to the outlined steps in order to resolve your pending KYC status.
Following the recommended steps should help get your KYC application reviewed and potentially approved in a timely manner.
