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Pi Network Unlocks KYC For Syrian Users: A Sanctions Shift That Opens The Gate


Pi Network has officially opened KYC (Know Your Customer) verification for users in Syria. This marks a major step toward global inclusion. The update follows a shift in U.S. policy—Executive Order 14312—which ended the Syria Sanctions Program.

Why Syrian Users Were Previously Blocked

Until recently, Pi Network couldn’t offer KYC to Syrian residents due to U.S. sanctions. These rules prevented U.S.-based platforms from verifying identities or onboarding users financially in Syria. Since Pi Network operates under U.S. jurisdiction, it had to follow those restrictions closely.

As a result, millions of Syrian Pioneers were unable to verify their identity, activate wallets, or move to Mainnet—even though they were actively mining and contributing to the community.

What Changed

With the sanctions lifted, Pi Network can now legally offer KYC services in Syria. This opens the door for verified participation in the Pi ecosystem.
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Syrian users can now:

- Access the KYC portal through the Pi app  
- Submit identity documents for review  
- Activate their Mainnet wallet after verification  
- Prepare for migration and ecosystem engagement  

Why This Matters

This isn’t just a technical update—it’s a meaningful shift toward fairness and global access. Syrian users, once excluded due to geopolitical barriers, now have a path to full participation.

They can:

- Join the verified Pi economy  
- Use Pi apps, tools, and commerce features  
- Get ready for migration and utility-based adoption  

Compliance Still Applies

Even with expanded access, Pi Network maintains strict KYC standards. Both Fast Track and standard KYC processes remain thorough, ensuring that only real, verified individuals enter Mainnet.

Closing Note

This update reflects Pi Network’s vision: a global digital economy powered by verified humans—not bots, not speculation, and not exclusion. Syrian Pioneers now have a legal and open path to join that vision.

Pi Network now allows KYC for Syrian users after U.S. sanctions ended, enabling full Mainnet access and verified participation in the global Pi ecosystem.

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