Pi Network is facing fresh controversy as concerns about centralization grow regarding its management of SuperNodes.
Despite their crucial role in validating transactions and maintaining the blockchain, the selection process for these nodes remains opaque, fueling doubts about the network’s decentralization and fairness.
The Centralized Beginnings of SuperNodes
During the testnet phase, Pi Network operated only three SuperNodes, all managed by PCT and located in Canada and Finland. This centralization starkly contrasts with major blockchains like Bitcoin or Ethereum, which have thousands of nodes worldwide
source: https://beincrypto.com/pi-network-scrutiny-centralization-supernodes/