In July 2025, Shiba Inu unveiled a major developer upgrade to its Shibarium ecosystem, spearheaded by Shytoshi Kusama and the Shibizens team. The overhaul introduced enhanced AI capabilities, advanced privacy features, and improved DeFi integration alongside upgraded developer tools and documentation.
The technical enhancements triggered a 2,742% surge in SHIB token burns, reflecting skyrocketing network activity. On-chain metrics showed a 54% increase in daily transactions, surpassing 3.85 million, while whale accumulation intensified. These developments contributed to a 30% price surge for SHIB during the month, signaling growing market confidence.
Shytoshi Kusama emphasized the strategic focus, stating: "Prepare for many announcements, releases, and discussions around everything we’ve built thus far and where we see the future going." The upgrade aims to transition Shiba Inu from a meme coin to a comprehensive ecosystem, with critical assets including SHIB, BONE, LEASH, and TREAT positioned to benefit from improved interoperability and DeFi functionality.