In a positive development for the Pi Network community, the project has introduced a 0.93% increase in the base mining rate. This subtle yet significant change allows active users, known as “Pioneers,” to earn more Pi tokens daily—making it an opportune moment for miners to increase participation and maximize their mining potential. The updated base rate has increased from 0.0029887 Pi per hour to 0.0030165 Pi per hour, reflecting underutilized supply from the previous cycle. This means that last month’s mining targets were not fully met, leaving more room for distribution this month.

This small window creates a chance for Pioneers to ramp up their mining efforts before the mining rate eventually tightens again as the Pi supply cap is approached. However, increasing your mining output on Pi Network goes far beyond simply tapping the app’s lightning button daily. Pi’s mining model encourages community engagement and layered participation to ensure long-term network security and sustainability. To fully capitalize on the higher rate, Pioneers should take a strategic approach by activating key features that boost their mining rate.

The first and most important strategy is to complete your Security Circle. Each user can add trusted contacts who help validate their authenticity and that of others in the network. Completing this with at least five active participants can increase your base mining rate by up to 100%. Each active contact adds a 20% boost, incentivizing users to form real relationships and tighten network security. Not only does this step help safeguard the Pi ecosystem, but it also serves as a strong starting point to double your mining output.

The second method is to expand your referral team. Pi Network’s referral system rewards users for bringing new participants into the ecosystem. Each new user who signs up with your referral code and actively mines adds a 25% bonus to your mining rate. Importantly, there is no cap on the number of referrals, meaning your earning potential scales with the size of your team. As your network grows, so does your contribution to Pi’s goal of a decentralized, community-driven currency.

Another powerful method to maximize earnings is through lockup commitments. This involves voluntarily locking away a portion of your mined Pi tokens for a defined period, similar to staking in other blockchain ecosystems. Users who commit to longer durations and larger quantities receive greater mining bonuses. According to community data, some participants have increased their effective mining rate by over 600% by locking up their Pi for up to three years. This option is particularly attractive to long-term believers in the Pi ecosystem who see value in holding their tokens for future utility or exchange listing.

The final strategy is one that many users overlook: keeping your referral team engaged. It’s not just about recruiting new users; maintaining high activity levels across your team is essential. The mining bonus linked to referrals depends on the frequency and consistency of your team’s mining behavior. Regular reminders or engagement within the team can help keep activity levels high and ensure continued boosts to your rate.

So how much can a dedicated miner earn in a day under the new mining rate? With the updated base rate of 0.0030165 Pi per hour, a standard user mining without any bonuses can earn approximately 0.072396 Pi per day. However, by combining all four strategies—completing the Security Circle, referring active users, committing to lockups, and keeping referrals engaged—a miner could boost daily earnings to approximately 0.67 Pi per day. That’s nearly a 9x increase in output, depending on team performance and the scale of lockup commitments.

As of now, Pi Network remains in the enclosed mainnet phase, with a current estimated coin value of around $0.50 and a market cap approaching $2.96 billion. While the coin is not yet publicly tradable on major exchanges, these numbers indicate significant early adoption and user trust. The increased mining rate, along with ongoing developments like the AI-powered Pi App Studio (which now supports over 7,900 applications), shows that Pi Network continues to evolve toward real-world use cases and eventual open mainnet release.