Pi Network Lawsuit Called “Deeply Flawed” by Expert as Legal Pressure Mounts

Pi Network is facing renewed legal scrutiny as a new lawsuit emerges in the United States, but one industry expert argues the case is unlikely to hold up in court. According to Pi researcher Dr. Altcoin, the lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court in California is “deeply flawed” and built on claims that misrepresent the project’s history and technical structure.

In a detailed post on X, Dr. Altcoin criticized the lawsuit for presenting misleading information—most notably the allegation that Pi once traded at $307.49 before crashing to $1.67. He emphasized that Pi has never exceeded $3 on any exchange, as all listings were unofficial and not connected to the project’s Mainnet. He further noted that the claim of 5,137 Pi tokens being transferred from the plaintiff’s wallet without consent lacks any verifiable evidence of internal access or misconduct.

The lawsuit, filed on October 24, accuses Pi Network’s developer SocialChain of mismanaging tokens, issuing false statements, and maintaining centralized control over the network through three validator nodes. Plaintiff Harro Moen alleges that over 5,000 Pi tokens were moved from his verified wallet in April 2024 and that an additional 1,403 tokens were delayed in being transferred to the Mainnet. The suit also claims SocialChain secretly sold 2 billion PI tokens, with compensation demands reaching up to $10 million.

This legal action adds to earlier controversies surrounding the project. Former executive McPhilip previously accused the Pi Network leadership of mishandling $20 million in funds and removing him without proper procedure. In Vietnam, another class-action lawsuit involving 33 local pioneers alleges that they were misled by exaggerated claims about Pi Coin’s future exchange value.

Despite recent ecosystem developments and continued community engagement, the mounting legal disputes have weighed on Pi Coin’s market sentiment. The token has fallen by over 4% in the past 24 hours as investors react to the growing legal uncertainties.

With expert commentary casting doubt on the strength of the U.S. lawsuit, attention now turns to how Pi Network will navigate these allegations and whether regulatory and legal pressures will impact its long-awaited Mainnet launch and broader adoption.