Pi Network Introduces Sea Creature Ranking System for Coin Holders

Pi Network’s co-founder, Dr. Nicolas Kokkalis, introduced a playful ranking system that categorizes Pi Coin holders into various sea creatures based on their holdings. This system, which ranges from Shrimp to Humpback, has sparked excitement and engagement within the Pi Network community. The classification aims to boost community involvement as the network prepares for significant developments in its decentralized ecosystem.

The ranking system is as follows: Shrimp for holders with less than 1 Pi Coin, Crab for 1 to 9 Pi, Octopus for 10 to 49 Pi, Fish for 50 to 99 Pi, Dolphin for 100 to 499 Pi, Shark for 500 to 999 Pi, Whale for 1,000 to 4,999 Pi, and Humpback for 5,000+ Pi. This whimsical ranking has quickly become a popular topic of discussion among users, who are adopting it as a badge of pride.

Analysts estimate that around 70% of Pi Network users hold less than 1 Pi Coin, placing them in the Shrimp category. This indicates that many users are still in the early stages of their Pi mining journey. In contrast, the top 100 wallets control over 96% of the Pi Coin supply, although this includes burn addresses and liquidity pools. While Whales and Humpbacks hold the majority of the circulating supply, they represent only a small fraction of the user base.

As Pi Network prepares for mainnet migration and potential exchange listings, understanding the distribution of holders becomes crucial. If most users are still Shrimp, this suggests that mass adoption is still in progress. Larger holders could significantly impact the Pi Network price during initial trading. This fun classification, while not official, is uniting Pioneers and adding a viral spark to the Pi community.

Whether you’re a proud Shrimp or an elusive Humpback, this ranking system is more than just a joke—it’s a community-driven effort to build excitement and identity within the Pi ecosystem. With Pi Coin possibly approaching its next big milestone, every sea creature in the ocean of Pioneers is watching closely.

To check your Pi Coin balance and determine your sea creature rank, you can do so within the Pi Network app. Once you have passed KYC and your Pi Transferable Balance is migrated to the Mainnet blockchain, your balance will be visible in your Pi Wallet. This balance determines your sea creature rank based on the shared classification system.

Being in a higher rank like Whale or Humpback signifies a large Pi holding, which could potentially translate to more significant influence within the Pi ecosystem, increased visibility, and a greater share if/when Pi gains substantial market value or undergoes exchange listings. To move up from Shrimp to a higher rank, you need to accumulate more Pi Coins through active mobile mining, inviting new users to your referral team, building a strong security circle, engaging with Pi apps, and running a Pi Node, all of which boost your mining rate.

If you transfer or lose some of your Pi Coins, your total balance will decrease, and consequently, your sea creature rank will adjust downwards to reflect your new, lower Pi Coin holding. The ranking system is directly based on your current Pi Coin balance, so any change in your balance will affect your assigned category.