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Pi Node Rewards
How node rewards are determined

This page explains how Pi node rewards work, what affects them, and why they change over time.

Where node rewards appear

In the Pi app, node rewards appear inside the Rewards multiplier.

The app shows mining as:

Base Rate × Boosters × Rewards

Node rewards do not affect Boosters. They are part of Rewards.

What the Node Bonus represents

The Node Bonus reflects how useful a node is to the Pi network.

It is not a fixed value and is usually marked in the Pi app as Tuning in progress (often shown in red).

Factors that affect node rewards

Based on Pi Network documentation and long-term community observation, node rewards are influenced by:

  • Node uptime and availability
  • Open ports and inbound connectivity
  • Consistency and reliability over time
  • CPU resources made available to the network
  • Overall network demand and load balancing

No single factor guarantees higher rewards by itself.

Why node rewards change

Node rewards are dynamic and may:

  • Increase gradually over time
  • Drop suddenly
  • Change without any local configuration changes

This is normal and usually reflects network-wide adjustments, rebalancing, or tuning by the Pi Core Team.

Observed node bonus ranges

Community data (2025–early 2026) shows common node bonus ranges:

  • Low (approx 1–2×) - intermittent uptime or closed ports
  • Medium (approx 3–6×) - stable operation with open ports
  • High (approx 7–12+×) - excellent uptime and connectivity

These ranges are real-user observations from forums and reports, not official targets or guarantees.

Important disclaimer

This page is not affiliated with Pi Network.

Node rewards are dynamically calculated and normalized by the Pi Network. Exact values cannot be predicted.

All information is provided for understanding only and should not be considered financial advice.