Pi Network has finally released its long-anticipated Mainnet migration roadmap—an statement many hoped would bring long-awaited clarity to the project. Instead, it has stirred a wave of frustration within its community. Despite laying out a structured three-phase plan, the roadmap lacks one crucial element: a timeline.

The roadmap outlines a step-by-step process to transition tens of millions of users, known as “Pioneers,” from the enclosed Mainnet to the open network. Phase one will focus on transferring verified base mining rewards, Security Circle contributions, lockup commitments, app utility usage rewards, and confirmed Node rewards. In phase two, the network will begin issuing referral bonuses linked to KYC-verified team members. The final stage will involve ongoing migrations—either monthly or quarterly—to catch any remaining balances. Yet, despite this breakdown, Pi Network failed to include a single deadline or estimate for how long each phase will take, leaving many to question whether the long wait will ever truly end.

The absence of clear timelines has only heightened existing concerns among Pi users. Some have been interacting with the app daily for years—pressing the “claim” button religiously—yet still see no sign of their earned rewards. Many now fear that their efforts may have been in vain. Further complicating matters, the app’s “Transferable Balance” display is designed to show lower-than-actual balances as a resource-saving tactic, which users argue only adds to confusion and erodes trust.

Node operators, who are key contributors to the project’s infrastructure, have also raised concerns. While some have received rewards, the criteria for qualification have not been publicly disclosed. Without transparency, early contributors fear they may miss out without explanation or recourse. Moreover, the roadmap makes no mention of how many users are still waiting in the migration queue or what the network’s daily migration capacity is—key data that would help users gauge their place in line.

Community frustrations have only intensified due to Pi Network’s controversial revelation that all tokens were pre-minted at the protocol’s genesis. This directly contradicts the project’s longstanding narrative of “mining” through mobile engagement and social contribution. Some users now question whether the network ever functioned as a true blockchain at all.

Adding to the concerns is the complete lack of an audit or error-resolution process. With six years of complex mining histories, data mismatches are almost inevitable, yet the project offers no official way for users to dispute or verify their balances. This gap in accountability is seen by many as a major oversight, especially for a project with such a large user base.

Even more pressing is the issue of KYC (Know Your Customer) verification. The entire migration process hinges on successful identity verification, yet Pi has not provided any targets or timelines for scaling this crucial step. Without sufficient KYC throughput, all migration phases risk grinding to a halt. Additionally, the roadmap fails to explain how major token unlock events—such as the 108.9 million PI tokens expected to be released this month—will align with the migration process, raising questions about market impacts and internal coordination.

The backlash comes at a precarious time for Pi Network, as its native token has dropped by over 45% in the past month. For a project built largely on long-term user belief and grassroots participation, sustaining momentum and credibility is now more important than ever. Community members are calling for greater transparency, clearer benchmarks, and a detailed migration calendar to restore faith.

What was meant to be a defining moment for Pi Network now feels like a missed opportunity. If the team hopes to keep its vast community engaged, it will need to replace vague promises with concrete plans—and fast.