Shytoshi Kusama, a lead voice within the Shiba Inu ecosystem, has hinted at an upcoming project in response to recent comments made by Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin. The latter criticized the current trend of celebrity tokens, such as Iggy Azalea's MOTHER, which recently gained significant attention on Solana.
He called for these projects to provide real value beyond financial gain and have a lasting impact.
Buterin explained that successful crypto projects should serve a public good, include engaging elements and ensure that participants feel positive about their involvement, even if the financial returns are negligible.
Kusama responded to this criticism by suggesting that Shiba Inu's upcoming initiative is closely aligned with these principles and is planned on a much larger scale than existing celebrity tokens.
SHIB is not a funny token, is it?
Originally known as a meme cryptocurrency, Shiba Inu has been working to establish itself as a serious project. Developments such as the Layer 2, Shibarium, and the SHIB Eternity game reflect this broader ambition. Kusama's recent comments suggest that the Shiba Inu team is preparing to launch a new initiative that could significantly advance these efforts.
The SHIB community is now, for sure, eagerly awaiting more details about Shiba Inu's upcoming project. Kusama's comments suggest that it may address the sustainability and ethical considerations highlighted by Buterin.
Whether Shiba Inu's new initiative will set a new benchmark for crypto projects remains to be seen, but it may mark an important moment in the evolution of the meme coin sector.