Since its mainnet launch in February 2025, you can sell Pi coins on exchanges like OKX, MEXC, and Gate. You can also sell it via peer-to-peer methods, such as spending your PI directly at merchants that accept PI.
Pi Network is a popular cryptocurrency project that allows users to mine Pi coins for free with their mobile devices. The nature of the project means that millions of users have mined a considerable number of Pi coins and are now wondering where to sell them.
In this article, we are going to list different ways to sell the Pi coin in 2025 and provide our opinion on which methods are the safest and which methods you should avoid if you don’t want to get scammed.
Key takeaways:
- The best method for selling PI coins is via centralized exchanges like OKX and MEXC.
- The other method for selling Pi coins is peer-to-peer, either through direct deals or by spending them at merchants that accept Pi.
- Online P2P sales have a higher risk of scams. Offline P2P sales, while less convenient, are generally considered safer as there’s less room for scams.
- You can also use Pi coins directly at merchants who accept them for various products/services, like gaming items or even larger purchases.
How to sell Pi coins?
The easiest way to sell your Pi coins is via centralized exchanges, which have become the primary and most convenient method of trading Pi since the launch of its mainnet. These platforms typically offer real-time market pricing, better liquidity, and enhanced security features compared to older alternatives.
Previously, peer-to-peer (P2P) trading was the dominant method for selling Pi coins, allowing users to agree on price and payment terms directly—similar to how Bitcoin was traded in its early days, often via PayPal or bank transfers without a third-party intermediary. While still available, P2P methods have become secondary and are now used much less frequently.
In the following sections, we’ll explore how to sell Pi coins using centralized exchanges, along with a look at the previous popular methods.
Sell Pi coin on centralized exchanges
With Pi Network’s open mainnet live, the easiest and most common way to sell Pi coins is through centralized cryptocurrency exchanges. This method offers better liquidity, faster transactions, and built-in security features compared to peer-to-peer trading. Below is a step-by-step guide for selling Pi coins, using OKX as an example.
1. Choose your trading platform
Select a supported crypto exchange where Pi is listed. Look at factors like security, trading fees, available markets, and withdrawal options. For this guide, we’ll use OKX, but the process is mostly the same on other exchanges like MEXC or Bybit
2. Create and verify your exchange account
- Sign up on your chosen exchange.
- Complete the verification (KYC) process, which usually includes:
- Providing personal information
- Uploading a government-issued ID
- Submitting proof of address
- Completing face verification
3. Transfer Pi Coins to the Exchange
- Log in to your Pi wallet.
- Find and copy your Pi deposit address from the exchange.
- Double-check the address to avoid errors.
- Send your Pi coins and wait for network confirmations.
4. Place Your Sell Order
- Go to the Pi trading pair (e.g., PI/USDT).
- Choose a market order (sells immediately at current price) or a limit order (sells at your chosen price).
- Enter the amount of Pi to sell.
- Review the order details.
- Confirm and execute the trade.
Sell Pi coin peer-to-peer
Since Pi Network’s open mainnet is now live, PI can be traded directly on centralized exchanges, making peer-to-peer (P2P) trading a secondary option. P2P deals typically involve selling PI directly to another person—either online or in person—or spending it at merchants that accept Pi. While this method offers flexibility in pricing and payment arrangements, it also comes with higher risk, especially in online transactions.
- Selling Pi coin P2P (online): Many online buyers advertising on social media have been reported as scammers who never complete payment after receiving PI. Exercise extreme caution.
- Selling Pi coin P2P (offline): Meeting in person reduces the risk of fraud compared to online deals and may be more reliable, but it’s far less convenient and still requires caution.
Spend your Pi coins directly on products and services
If you have a bunch of Pi coins sitting in your wallet and you don’t like other selling methods, you might want to consider spending your PI directly on products and services at supported merchants. There are some businesses that accept PI for different products and services, from selling silver in exchange for PI to accepting PI in exchange for gaming items. There was even a case of a car that was sold for PI, according to the Pi Core team’s X (formerly Twitter) account.
Recently, the Pi Network team organized an event called PiFest, in which users were encouraged to spend their Pi coins at local businesses that accept the cryptocurrency. The team launched an app called the Map of Pi to help users find merchants that accept Pi.
Pioneers, PiFest starts today and goes on from Oct 29 to Nov 5. Visit and shop at local Pi-Powered businesses using Pi, and share your experiences on Fireside Forum and social media. Use the Map of Pi app to find participating Pi merchants near you. Participate in PiFest… pic.twitter.com/OhKFHaMJwu
— Pi Network (@PiCoreTeam) October 30, 2024
The bottom line: There are different ways to sell Pi coins, but trading on centralized exchanges is the easiest
With the Pi Network’s open mainnet now live, selling Pi coins is easier and safer than before. The primary way to sell PI is through centralized exchanges where it is officially listed, offering better security, transparent pricing, and faster transactions compared to older peer-to-peer methods. While P2P trading is still possible, it is now a secondary option and comes with higher risk—since you must trust the buyer to complete payment after receiving your coins.
The launch of the open mainnet marks a major milestone for the Pi community, as users can finally trade PI freely without relying solely on informal arrangements.
Since Pi’s mainnet launch, the coin’s value has dropped sharply, going from $3 to around $0.4 at the time of writing. If you’re wondering about Pi’s potential, check out our Pi Coin price analysis.