Binance, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, is seeing a wave of criticism from Pi Network enthusiasts.
The controversy began after Binance conducted a poll asking users if Pi should be listed on the platform. Many Pi supporters, known as “Pioneers,” eagerly participated, believing that a listing was imminent. However, Binance has not provided any updates since the poll, which upset the Pi community.
Many social media users are falsely claiming that Binance’s Google Play rating has dropped to 1.5 stars due to mass 1-star reviews from Pi supporters. However, this is completely fake news—Binance’s actual rating on Google Play remains at 4.2 stars.
In spite of viral posts that inflated the situation, there has been no significant plunge in Binance’s rating. Although some people might have left negative comments, the overall effect on Binance’s rating is negligible. On the App Store, Binance’s rating has slightly decreased from 4.8 to 4.2, but nowhere near the dramatic drop being claimed online.
Pi Network supporters feel betrayed by Binance. They believe the exchange conducted the poll only to gain engagement and social media traction without any real intention of listing Pi.
One Pi supporter expressed frustration on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “Pi is angry because Binance did not list Pi despite the poll, leading to a series of angry Pi users giving 1-star ratings.”
However, others user in the crypto space criticized the approach, saying, “Changing ratings won’t do anything. Stop using Binance’s rating as a hostage to list your coin.”
There are also suspicions that some Pi holders who bought the coin on third-party marketplaces are pushing this campaign to increase Pi’s perceived value.
As of now, Binance has not issued any official statement regarding the rating drop or the demands of the Pi Network community. Given Binance’s influence in the crypto industry, it is unlikely that review-bombing alone will force them to list Pi.
The reports that Binance’s rating has declined to 1.5 stars are entirely unfounded. Binance retains its 4.3-star rating on Google Play, and bitter Pi supporter are using social media for spreading false information in order to fuel unnecessary panic.
