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BREAKING: Shytoshi’s AI Whitepaper Drops—SHIB Exec Lucie Hints at Metaverse Powerhouse “SHIB CITY”

BREAKING: Shytoshi’s AI Whitepaper Drops—SHIB Exec Lucie Hints at Metaverse Powerhouse “SHIB CITY”

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Published:
2025-07-18 09:11:15
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Hold onto your leashes—Shiba Inu’s ecosystem just got a turbocharged upgrade. Shytoshi Kusama’s long-awaited AI whitepaper has finally landed, and SHIB marketing lead Lucie is already teasing a game-changing metaverse play: "SHIB CITY."


AI Meets Meme Coin Mania

The whitepaper outlines an ambitious integration of artificial intelligence into Shiba Inu’s infrastructure—think smarter tokenomics, automated governance, and maybe even AI-powered Shiba NFTs. Because nothing says "decentralized future" like letting a bot pick your next JPEG.


Lucie’s Cryptic Clues

While details are scarce, Lucie’s "SHIB CITY" teaser suggests a metaverse land grab. Expect virtual real estate, branded experiences, and probably a few thousand Doge-themed coffee shops. (Because if 2021 taught us anything, it’s that crypto investors will FOMO into anything with a 3D render.)


The Bottom Line

This could either be the catalyst that finally drags SHIB out of the meme coin ghetto—or another hype cycle that ends with retail bagholders staring at a 90% drawdown. Either way, grab popcorn: the Shib Army’s about to test whether "AI" stands for "Actual Innovation" or "Another Illusion."

Shiba Inu News

The shiba inu team is back in the news! 

SHIB’s lead developer Shytoshi Kusama has released a new AI-focused whitepaper, and it’s already sparking conversation across the community – even though the actual contents remain under wraps.

Taking the lead on the public reaction is SHIB’s marketing head Lucie, who shared her thoughts in a tweet that has quickly gained traction.

“Taking my time to go through the Shytoshi AI paper,” she said, comparing AI to things she holds close, like “art, film, and storytelling.”

She playfully wondered whether this marks a new season in Days of our SHIB or an entirely new show altogether: SHIB CITY – The AI Utopia. 

Taking my time to go through the Shytoshi AI paper.
AI has always been close to my heart—just like art, film, and storytelling.

Let’s see where this leads.

A new season in Days of our SHIB… or maybe a whole new show? SHIB CITY – The AI utopia😁

The @ShyOnSol_ prequel looks…

— 𝐋𝐔𝐂𝐈𝐄 (@LucieSHIB) July 18, 2025

What We Know So Far About ‘The ShibPaper’

While the whitepaper hasn’t been released to the public yet, it’s already being seen as a turning point for SHIB. Titled “The ShibPaper”, the 36-page document is said to outline how artificial intelligence will fit into the SHIB ecosystem.

It also appears to revisit and reinforce SHIB’s long-term vision, which is built on decentralization, community involvement, and real-world use cases. 

The SHIB ecosystem already includes three main tokens (SHIB, BONE, and LEASH), the Shibarium LAYER 2 network, and expansion projects like Shiba Eternity and the SHIB metaverse.

SHIB Burn Rate Spikes Over 3,600% in One Day

Adding more fuel to the moment, SHIB’s daily burn rate shot up by 3,615%, according to data from Shibburn. Over 6.3 million SHIB tokens were burned in the last 24 hours, with the largest single burn wiping out over 5.8 million tokens.

Interestingly, the weekly burn rate is down 97%, but this sudden daily spike could hint at renewed community interest, likely tied to the AI whitepaper buzz.

A New Chapter for SHIB?

Do you think this is a full reset or just the start of a bigger plan? Either way, SHIB seems ready to evolve. The AI angle could open up new possibilities, from better tech to wider adoption. 

And if Lucie’s reaction is anything to go by, the team is confident about where this is heading.

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