Shibarium Upgrade Goes Live: How the Shib Alpha Bridge Supercharges BONE and TREAT

Shiba Inu's layer-2 just leveled up—hard. The Shib Alpha Bridge isn't just another protocol tweak; it's a liquidity superhighway for BONE and TREAT tokens. Here's why it matters.

Gas fees got you down? The Alpha Bridge slashes cross-chain transfer costs by routing transactions through Shibarium's upgraded architecture. No more bleeding ETH to move your memecoins.

BONE holders win big. The bridge's new staking mechanics let you farm TREAT rewards while providing liquidity—a rare DeFi two-for-one that might actually beat traditional savings accounts (if you ignore the volatility, of course).

TREAT's moment? Previously overshadowed by SHIB, this utility token now becomes the gas fee workhorse for Shibarium transactions. Watch for arbitrage bots to pile in once volume spikes.

Cynical take: Another 'game-changing' crypto upgrade drops while Bitcoin flatlines at $60K. But hey—at least the Shib Army gets fresh hopium.

• The new Shib Alpha Layer Bridge introduces a Layer 3 that assigns TREAT as its exclusive gas token.
• BONE remains the core utility for all operations on Shibarium Layer 2, with no changes to its role.
• The ecosystem shift enhances modularity, scaling, and developer freedom without altering BONE’s foundation.

The shiba inu system has introduced a major structural improvement through the Shib Alpha Layer Bridge. The new bridge connects Shibarium’s Layer 2 to a Layer 3 system named the Shib Alpha Layer, which focuses first and foremost on efficiency and scalable throughput.

Shib Alpha Layer Bridge: Streamlining Utility for BONE and TREAT

The Shib Alpha Layer Bridge is now live, introducing a key technical advancement in the Shiba Inu ecosystem. It connects Shibarium’s Layer 2 to the new Shib Alpha Layer — a Layer 3 built for focused,… pic.twitter.com/KAulFk0R23

The update specifically defines distinct technical roles for the two tokens of the ecosystem, BONE and TREAT, without filling any current positions.

BONE remains the only gas token for Shibarium’s LAYER 2. TREAT, the new token, thus becomes the gas token for all transactions made on the Alpha Layer.

This Layer 3 entrance enables intensive building without raising fees or shifting the burden to the users. Instead, it opens a simplified dApps and microservices environment, powered by the adoption of the OP Stack rollups and Elderjs frameworks.

This new design shows a stratified yet cohesive system where the individual elements support each other. Though not merging the boundaries of functionality, the upgrade simplifies the system, giving TREAT a working role while consolidating the dominance of BONE.

BONE Remains Core to Shibarium Despite Alpha Layer Launch

The community first expressed concerns about BONE losing significance with the rise of the Alpha Layer. But the development team had a clear response. Optimization for BONE isn’t through redefinition, but through reinforcement.

The optimization for BONE is indirect but powerful: it stays the Core of Shibarium, while everything else builds around it.

Every new dApp, service, or layer still settles on Shibarium and every settlement uses BONE. The more the ecosystem grows, the more BONE is used.

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As more and more layers, platforms, and applications are built on the Shiba Inu chain, they continue to place and land on Shibarium, and all of them use BONE.

The BONE role hasn’t changed, while use could increase as the network scale grows. Those building on the Alpha Layer still need to process operations on Shibarium. Inter-layer reliance increases the need for BONE without a need for a distinct update to functionality.

Shiba Inu member Lucie remarked upon continuing growth beneath the surface. Games, decentralized platforms, and social utilities are slowly increasing their presence on Shibarium. Though silent now, a build-up is happening toward a larger wave of rollouts, all depending on BONE at the CORE of the network.

Shibarium is quietly leveling up.

Dapps, games, even social platforms are starting to drop in.
You can feel it building.

The breakthrough isn’t a matter of if — it’s a matter of when.

The SHIB Fun can begin:)

Shiba Inu’s Alpha Layer Puts TREAT at the Center of Layer 3 Activity

For TREAT, the Shib Alpha Layer delivers a functional breakthrough. Formerly regarded as a reserve token, it now powers internal transactions for Layer 3. All interactions within the Alpha Layer, ranging from dApp access to minuscule peer-to-peer transactions, are powered by TREAT.

This real-time tool fosters ongoing need and forces TREAT to the operational center stage. By separating TREAT from Shibarium’s gas sheet, programmers avoid fee duplication, users see improved functionality, and token taxes stay streamlined.

: This article is based on real-time market data and general technical observations. It does not constitute financial advice. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.