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Coin Overview
SHIB
Token
Up to 1 Quadrillion
Meme coin
August 2020
Shiba Inu
Shiba Inu (SHIB) started as a playful “meme coin” featuring the Japanese dog breed. Despite its lighthearted origin, it has grown into a major community-driven token with its own ecosystem. Built on Ethereum, SHIB is used in decentralized applications, community governance, and its new Layer-2 network, Shibarium.
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Technology & Use Case
SHIB is an ERC-20 token on Ethereum, meaning it’s built and secured within the Ethereum blockchain. While it doesn’t have unique technical features like smart contracts on its own network, it has launched Shibarium, its own Layer-2 scaling solution aimed at making SHIB transactions faster and cheaper.
Origins & Team
Shiba Inu was created anonymously in August 2020 by “Ryoshi” as a tongue-in-cheek rival to Dogecoin. It quickly gained attention thanks to its bold branding and viral investor buzz. The project is entirely community-driven, with no central company or known leadership.
Ecosystem & Partnerships
Over time, SHIB has evolved beyond a meme. Its ecosystem now includes utilities like ShibaSwap (a DEX), NFTs, staking, and more. The launch of Shibarium adds scalability for DeFi and NFT activity. Aligned with its humorous roots but growing in utility, SHIB continues to attract a passionate and active global community.
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