Shiba Inu (SHIB), the world’s second-largest meme coin by market capitalization, is taking a major leap forward. The project has not just secured $12 million in funding through the sale of its upcoming $TREAT token, but has also demonstrated the power of community support. This investment round involved participation from prominent venture capital firms like Animoca Brands, Polygon Ventures, and DWF Ventures, highlighting the strong community backing that Shiba Inu enjoys.
Shiba Inu has raised $12 million via TREAT tokens to develop its new privacy-focused Layer 3 blockchain, with participation from Polygon Ventures and others. TREAT will be the final non-stable token from the Shiba Inu ecosystem. https://t.co/b2zgKCFRvg
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Building on Shibarium’s Foundation: A Layer-3 Blockchain Successor
The funds raised will be directed towards developing a layer-3 scaling solution that succeeds Shibarium. This new layer-3 blockchain will be built on top of Shibarium, benefiting from the security and strong liquidity the underlying Ethereum protocol provides.
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The Shiba Inu project began as a lighthearted meme coin, capitalizing on the power of community support. This initial momentum propelled SHIB to new heights in terms of user adoption and market value. Recognizing the project’s potential, the core developers strategically focused on establishing a more defined use case for Shiba Inu. This commitment to utility culminated in the launch of Shibarium, a layer-2 scaling solution introduced in August 2023. Shibarium joined a growing number of layer-2 protocols aimed at addressing the congestion issues plaguing the Ethereum network.
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Shibarium’s Success Paves the Way for Continued Growth
Since its launch, Shibarium has achieved significant milestones, experiencing a surge in transaction counts, registered wallet addresses, and other key metrics. This new layer-3 blockchain will build upon these successes, further solidifying Shiba Inu’s position within the Web3 ecosystem.