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The struggle of mining pi: only six friends left

Crypto Mining Decline | Only Six Remain in Pi Community

By

John Lee

Jun 1, 2026, 02:29 PM

Edited By

Maria Silva

Updated

Jun 1, 2026, 02:56 PM

2 minutes estimated to read

A graphic showing six friends gathered around a computer, looking concerned about the future of Pi mining, reflecting a decline in numbers from a once larger group.

A significant downturn in mining activity is hitting the Pi platform, with only six dedicated miners left from an initial group of over 78. Strong skepticism about the platform's legitimacy resembles past experiences with other cryptocurrencies, fueling doubts among recent participants.

A Dwindling Community

Recent testimonies reveal that many former miners have left Pi, with sentiments shared across forums. One miner voiced frustration, saying, "Everyone I had mining is gone except my wife," reflecting the prevailing attitude among current participants.

Reasons Users Are Leaving

  1. Doubts About Legitimacy

    Many believe Pi is another scam and express disappointment over unfulfilled promises. Comments suggest this concern is widespread, with posts mentioning, โ€œHe definitely lying nobody takes a calculator screenshot to show there holdings lol.โ€

  2. Complex Mining Process

    Changes in the mining requirements have led to users distancing themselves. As one comment pointed out, "As soon as itโ€™s no longer just 1 click a day, itโ€™s over for the majority.โ€

  3. Disillusionment from Past Experiences

    Continuous letdowns have soured the feelings of many miners. One remark noted this tendency clearly:

    "After all the letdowns throughout the years, they said screw it and left.โ€

Broader Community Sentiment

The overall mood is increasingly negative. Despite some miners reporting current Pi values around $4,000, peers refuse to engage. Comments like, โ€œWhatโ€™s with the calculator screenshot? Why not just show us your Pi app?โ€, highlight the distrust among community members.

Key Points to Consider

  • ๐Ÿ’” Only 6 out of 78 initial miners are still active.

  • โš ๏ธ High skepticism and complexity are driving users away.

  • ๐Ÿ”„ โ€œSad,โ€ commented one miner, echoing the disheartened view on the dwindling community.

As the community grapples with these departures, the pressing question remains: Can Pi restore trust, or is decline inevitable?

Future Outlook

Experts warn the Pi network may face significant challenges, with a high chance that many current miners won't return. Criticism focuses on unmet promises and complicated processes. If these issues arenโ€™t fixed, participation could continue to dwindle.

Historical Parallels

This scenario mirrors past declines in tech communities, such as MySpace, which lost users to more streamlined networks. Pi must recognize how quickly loyalty shifts based on user experienceโ€”not just promises. Trust and simplicity remain essential for survival in the crypto community.