Pi Network (PI) experienced a significant increase in its mining rate in December, marking the largest jump in two years. This surge in mining speed follows months of decline and reflects a shift in miner participation, occurring as the token trades at a low price of $0.23. Despite the current market valuation, the network's mainnet nodes have shown substantial growth, increasing tenfold in 2025, which indicates continued long-term commitment from core users and investors.
New Pi base mining rate Dec 2025The base mining rate for December is 0.0031296 π/hr – an increase of 13.59%. This is the largests increase since the introduction of the dynamic mining formula in March 2022, except for Aug/Sep 2024 when fraudulent Node rewards were removed.
Miner Participation Dynamics and Mainnet Growth
In December, the base mining rate reached 0.0031296 π/hour, representing a 13.59% increase from November. This is the most substantial increase observed since March 2022, when the dynamic mining formula was introduced. Currently, a Pioneer can expect to mine approximately 1 Pi in about 13.3 days, or roughly 27.4 Pi annually without any additional bonuses. A notable trend has emerged where many miners appear to have paused their operations. This decision is attributed to the fact that purchasing Pi on the open market for $0.23 is more straightforward and cost-effective than engaging in mining, as highlighted by the Pi Network Academy.
This shift indicates that long-term miners are actively evaluating opportunity costs against potential returns, particularly in light of bearish price expectations for the token. The mining speed had been in a consistent decline for the past two years, primarily due to the expanding user base diluting individual rewards. The reversal seen in December suggests that while a segment of the community may be reducing their mining activity, others remain actively involved through different capacities within the network.
The base mining rate for December is 0.0031296, which is a 13.59% increase compared to last month.
Concurrently, mainnet nodes have witnessed a tenfold increase throughout 2025, growing from 23 active nodes in March to 296 by December. This expansion is distributed across various countries, including Vietnam, South Korea, Hong Kong, and the United States, demonstrating heightened confidence in the network's underlying infrastructure. Node operators are positioned to benefit directly from rising rewards, which creates incentives for greater participation within the ecosystem and signals that Pi is undergoing development despite the pauses in mining activity.
The expansion of mainnet nodes also serves as a tangible indicator of progress, driven by the engagement of millions of active Pioneers. Through continued investments in applications like OpenMind and other node-related initiatives, the Pi Core Team remains dedicated to fortifying the network. While Pi faces ongoing challenges in reclaiming its previous price highs or achieving new all-time highs following a 90% price decrease, the surge in mining activity observed in December underscores the community's persistent adaptation and engagement.