Just found out something interesting about Pi Network – minors can actually participate in mining, which is pretty cool considering most crypto stuff has age restrictions. The catch is KYC verification, which obviously isn't straightforward when you're under 18.

So here's the deal: if you're younger than 18 and mining Pi, your coins are completely safe even without completing KYC yet. The team built in a grace period that automatically pauses once the system detects your age. You won't lose anything while waiting – that's actually a solid move for inclusion. The mining part stays active, which means you can keep accumulating while they figure out the verification side.

Last I heard (sometime in 2024), Pi Core was working on a parental approval option for KYC. Haven't seen it live yet, but if it happens, that would make things way easier for younger users. Until then, the advice is straightforward: keep mining if you're interested, use your real birthdate so the system works properly, and don't stress about losing your coins. They're locked in securely. Eventually when you hit 18 or that parental KYC system launches, you'll be able to complete verification and access everything. The whole setup feels designed to actually care about fairness rather than just pushing people out. Pretty different from how some projects handle it.