Important security updates for all PI network users: internal details

TL; PhD

• A popular news channel dedicated to covering PI network development posted today about security updates implemented by the Core team.
• Apart from that, the official PI network account reminded users how they can benefit from locking tokens.

PassKey added

The verification process on all PI network systems has become a highly controversial topic within the community. This is because they have complained in the past that despite the team’s continued efforts, they were unable to receive the necessary green light.

Screenshots from the latest update for PI News show that PassKey has been added to your PI wallet. The Pi wallet is located just below information about whether your account has been verified via your ID and password.

PassKey is an interesting alternative as it works like this: This is a passwordless login method that aims to replace traditional passwords with a more secure and convenient alternative. Instead of entering a password, users can use biometric authentication (fingerprint or facial recognition) or device pins.

They are unique to each user and device and provide enhanced protection against a variety of exploits, including phishing and account acquisitions.

Breaking: @picoleteam brings you the next level of security
Protect your account with just one tap using PassKey!

Is this feature already available? #pinetwork pic.twitter.com/twbmwvvx0i

– PI News (@pinewsmedia) August 5, 2025

Lockup reminder

In another post published a few days ago, the core team reminded the community that they can benefit from locking PI tokens to increase their mining rate.

“Remember: Pioneers can voluntarily select lockup regardless of their migration status. Pre-migration lockup configuration boosts the pioneer’s current PI based on future lockup settings.

These lockups are completed via the PI wallet app, and mining boosts are enabled in subsequent mining sessions. The process aims to “support a robust and stable ecosystem and encourage long-term engagement with the network.”

It is worth noting that there are some differences between lockup before and after moving. They follow the same reward logic, but differ in timing and the Pi tokens they affect. Before the move, it will be applied to future balances during the migration, but after the move, it will be directly chained to the already moved tokens.

Additionally, post-migration lockup introduces a 200% option, allowing users to increase their mining rewards using additional PIs they have acquired beyond mining.