Lucie (@LucieSHIB), the marketing manager for the Shiba Inu project, has x.com/LucieSHIB/status/1817990018469662786″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener nofollow”>confirmed The closed beta of the Web3 version of Shiba Eternity has been launched. The game, which is built on the Shibarium network, aims to bring the collectible card game to the Web3 with its migration to the Shibarium layer 2 blockchain.
Loyal Shiba Inu community gains exclusive access
Shiba Inu’s marketing lead revealed a statement from Angel of the Shiba Eternity team, stating that the closed beta is planned for release “this week.” The pre-release version is set to offer an exclusive gaming experience to those who are part of the Shiba Inu token ecosystem. Access to the beta requires players to stake LEASH tokens, which can be done through Shibaswap. This staking requirement not only prevents entry into the game, but also serves to closely bond community members with what Lucie calls the “ShibArmy elite.”
Future access to Shiba Eternity, after the initial launch, will be expanded to include holders of at least one Shiboshi, Sheboshi, or Shiba Eternity Lore nft. This expands the player base and increases engagement within the Shiba Inu community. The decision to link game access to nft ownership integrates a key use case for the tokens, enhancing their value and utility.
The community response to these announcements has been vibrant. Shib Mehta (@shib_mehta) revealed that the game is now live. He revealed, “I was playing it like 5 minutes ago,” followed by Lucie’s hilarious response with a picture of a winking Shiba Inu dog, confirming the statement.
Lucie too x.com/LucieSHIB/status/1818232815202238523″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener nofollow”>detailed The broader implications of improved gameplay for the Shiba Inu ecosystem, explaining: “The more people play Shiba Eternity, the more transactions will take place on Shibarium, the more BONE will be used, the more SHIB will be burned, and the higher the demand for Shiboshis will be. THIS IS CALLED AN ECOSYSTEM.” He also emphasized the strategic importance of each token in the Shib ecosystem, noting that each token plays a pivotal role in its growth and sustainability.
The introduction of the Web3 version of Shiba Eternity is particularly notable, as it allows players to own assets within the game, making the gaming experience more tangible and valuable. Since all transactions are done using Bone ShibaSwap (BONE), this setup is designed to support the strategic burning of SHIB tokens. Upcoming features, including ranked tournaments, strategic gameplay improvements, and nft minting opportunities, are intended to enrich the gaming experience and integrate it more deeply with the cryptocurrency aspects of the Shibarium network.
The strap is key
The role of LEASH as an access and exclusivity token is fundamental. With a limited supply of 107,565, LEASH tokens have a significant weight in the governance and strategic direction of the ecosystem. Lucie x.com/LucieSHIB/status/1818192211218944345″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener nofollow”>filtered out that LEASH could also be of key importance for future airdrops, access to the SHIB Metaverse, and other ecosystem developments.
“(…) But there will be other Dapps. There will be a metaverse, pre-sales and even Airdrops. And YES, LEASH is the access token, the exclusivity token. No, it will not be programmed, but when opportunities arise, it will be LEASH in the Shib ecosystem with a free pass.”
At the time of writing, SHIB was trading at $0.000017.
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