The Future of Shiba Inu: Exploring the TREAT Token
In an intriguing series of updates, Shytoshi Kusama, the renowned lead developer of the Shiba Inu (SHIB) project, has unveiled pivotal insights regarding the forthcoming launch of TREAT. Positioned as the fourth and final official token within the Shiba Inu ecosystem, TREAT is set to capture the spotlight in early 2025. With SHIB: The Metaverse having commenced its early access phase on December 25, Kusama’s recent revelations place TREAT at the core of the Shiba Inu roadmap.
The Strategic Role of TREAT in the Shiba Inu Ecosystem
On December 31, Kusama took to social media platform X to shed light on TREAT’s potential. In a widely shared post, he mused, What if there was a way to give Transactional Rewards for Engagement and Access through a Token? What if it served as the backbone of an operating system that could power a Network State and global adoption could solve many of the world’s problems? What if indeed.
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This statement indicates that TREAT is envisioned as much more than another tradable asset. Instead, it is a dynamic token aimed at incentivizing participation, unlocking advanced features, and fostering what Kusama refers to as a “Network State.” Although specifics are still emerging, these insights highlight the development team’s ambition to position TREAT at the forefront of Shiba Inu’s global expansion.
A Shift from Metaverse to TREAT
In a post dated December 27, Kusama celebrated the Shiba Inu Metaverse launch before shifting focus to the impending TREAT token debut. He stated, So now that the Metaverse is rolling out well and those who doubted its arrival have been silenced, it’s time to talk about TREAT, the future of our state and our efforts over the past years to stay ahead. Stay tuned…
Kusama’s remarks suggest that TREAT’s development has been meticulously underway for quite some time, with the narrative now rapidly transitioning from Metaverse expansion to TREAT’s introduction.
Anticipation Builds for TREAT’s Unveiling
Further fueling excitement, Kusama announced on December 30 his plans to release comprehensive details through a podcast series, streamed within the newly launched Metaverse. He revealed, My podcast will feature 44 episodes where I speak from the heart about something crucial…all the tech we’ve crafted, how it all ties to TREAT, and how it ideally fits together to save the world. Ready? I am…Mondays will cover Memes. Tuesdays will focus on TREAT and its integration. […] Next year promises to be epic, and I am thrilled to share our creations. Let’s go!
Technological Innovations and TREAT’s Versatility
Earlier this month, Kusama confirmed TREAT’s pivotal role in advancing fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) through a longevity research partnership with Ogai, stating, Of course it is! And OGAI using FHE is just ONE use case. But TREAT actually has many more applications beyond FHE, and we have additional technological innovations too.
Recalling previous discussions on Shiba Inu’s development, Kusama referenced broader trust and governance solutions within the ecosystem in a November tweet, Karma and Reputation built into the foundational elements of Shib’s ecosystem and advanced features powered by TREAT will resolve this once and for all.
His comments highlighted a memecoin “rug pull” incident involving streamer Jack Doherty, illustrating how many digital assets can falter without robust trust mechanisms. Kusama’s message implies that TREAT’s integrated reputation systems could mitigate such risks for Shiba Inu community members.
Understanding SHIB, LEASH, BONE, and TREAT
Longtime followers of Shiba Inu’s token landscape recognize the distinct purposes of SHIB, LEASH, and BONE. According to Kusama, Each token has its own utility and governance, and TREAT is the access token to all the advanced features of our system, contrasting with LEASH, which emphasizes exclusivity, or BONE, which centers on technology.
As of press time, SHIB was trading at $0.00002180.
