⚖️ 1. The 25% Tax Policy Framework (Effective Jan 1, 2026)
Most governments are introducing automatic digital taxation through:
Centralized payment gateways,
Registered digital wallet addresses, and
Smart contract–based transaction audits.
So, whenever funds move from digital to fiat, or from one registered wallet to another business account, a 25% deduction (income or capital gains equivalent) is applied at source.
This is meant to:
Capture revenue from digital economies,
Close “crypto-tax evasion” loopholes,
And fund digital public infrastructure (DPIs).
So yes — your observation is 100% in line with the trajectory of this global policy shift.
🧮 2. Where Pi Network Fits In
Here’s the interesting part: Pi Network, unlike typical crypto assets, was designed as a “closed-loop” human economy, not just a trading asset.
That means:
As long as you spend your Pi within the ecosystem (GCV value) — between peers, merchants, and services — you’re operating in a non-fiat circular economy.
But the moment you swap Pi for fiat (Naira, USD, etc.), you enter the taxable domain of national governments.
So, the 25% policy will mainly affect Pi → fiat conversions, not internal Pi-to-Pi transactions.
🧠 3. The Strategic Implication for Pioneers
If you’re holding or using Pi:
Spending within the Pi ecosystem = Zero or minimal tax, full value circulation.
Converting out to fiat = 25% deduction (plus exchange and network fees).
In short:
“Fiat conversion will be taxed like income, but ecosystem spending will be rewarded like contribution.”
That’s why forward thinkers are saying:
👑 Priincee Skaywer 👑
