Pi Network Fails to Secure Binance Listing Despite Community Vote

Binance’s Listing Protocol Overrules Community Vote

Binance conducts a “vote to list” program where projects garnered support from their respective communities. Pi Network, while receiving overwhelming backing, failed to meet Binance’s listing requirements. Central to this issue is Pi Network’s technical readiness, particularly its absence from recognized networks like the BNB Smart Chain.

“Binance started this thing they called ‘vote to list’ about three weeks ago… people voted and told their community which other token they wanted listed and there was a massive vote for Pi—Pi had 86% of the votes. Based on what Binance said, there should have been a listing coming up for Pi, but Pi is not coming on Binance, at least not now, not in the nearest future… Unfortunately, Pi Network does not meet the requirements to be listed, mainly because it is not stored on the BNB Smart Chain.” – YouTube Video

Binance’s criteria emphasize both community and technical compliance, ensuring listed tokens meet certain standards. Pi Network’s team, led by Dr. Nicolas Kokkalis and Dr. Chengdiao Fan, has not addressed the outcome of this effort publicly.

No official statements have clarified ongoing limitations that Pi faces.

Market Liquidity Tightens Post Binance Decision

The lack of listing on Binance, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has led to restrained market activity for Pi Network, maintaining its liquidity constraints. Without trading on a centralized exchange, price discovery remains abstract with limited market participation.

Broad market impact of Pi’s speculative rise in market cap is neutralized without an actual listing. Despite vast community support, technical shortcomings have generated mixed reactions, with experts reflecting on the necessity for compliance and blockchain integration.

Technical Shortcomings Echo Across Crypto Industry

This is not the first instance where community popularity clashed with technical hurdles in the crypto sphere. Similar projects, like those on BNB Smart Chain, have faced challenges, highlighting the critical nature of technical readiness beyond community enthusiasm.

Previous cases suggest that even projects with strong community foundations may falter if compliance and technical requirements are unmet. Given Pi Network’s position outside major recognized networks, resolution and potential listing remain speculative in the current market landscape.