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SHIB
CategoryMemecoins
TypeMemecoin (ERC-20)
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Category
Memecoin
Token standard
ERC-20 (Ethereum)
Layer 2
Shibarium
Initial supply
1 quadrillion SHIB
Burned
approx. 41% of supply
Formal issuer
None
Basics

What is Shiba Inu (SHIB)?

Shiba Inu was created in 2020 as a memecoin on Ethereum. Over time an ecosystem has grown around the token, including the ShibaSwap decentralised exchange, staking, NFTs and games, as well as the Shibarium second-layer network.

SHIB is an ERC-20 token on Ethereum. Shibarium – a second-layer network launched in August 2023 – is intended to lower costs and increase transaction throughput in the ecosystem.

According to the white paper, no formal issuer of SHIB can be identified – the project is described as a decentralised ecosystem governed through SHIB DAO structures.

Use cases

What is SHIB used for?

DAO voting

SHIB can be used for voting within the SHIB DAO.

Staking

SHIB staking is available in the ecosystem.

ShibaSwap

SHIB is used on the ShibaSwap decentralised exchange.

Holder rights

SHIB does not grant ownership, profit or contractual rights. The white paper stresses that it is not a utility token under MiCA.

Tokenomics

SHIB supply

The initial supply was 1 quadrillion (1,000,000,000,000,000) SHIB. At launch, half went to a Uniswap liquidity pool and half to Vitalik Buterin, who in 2021 burned about 90% of the tokens he received and donated the rest to charity.

approx. 41% – burned approx. 59% – remaining supply

According to the white paper, approx. 410.5 trillion SHIB have been burned in total, leaving a supply of approx. 589.5 trillion (data from February 2026). Burning is linked to fees on Shibarium, among other things.

Founders

Who created Shiba Inu?

The project was started by a person or group using the pseudonym Ryoshi. The white paper also names Shytoshi Kusama (a pseudonym) and the SHIB Doggy DAO Foundation in the Cayman Islands as people and entities involved in the project.

No formal issuer can be identified – the ecosystem develops in a decentralised way, with decisions taken through DAO structures.

History

History of Shiba Inu

July 2020

First activity of the SHIB token on Ethereum.

2021

Vitalik Buterin burns about 90% of the SHIB he received and donates the rest to charity.

July 2021

ShibaSwap v1 launch.

16 August 2023

Shibarium mainnet launch.

2025

A security incident and migration of key contracts to hardware key custody.

March 2026

Publication of the MiCA white paper for Crypto Risk Metrics GmbH (SHIB).

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does Shiba Inu (SHIB) cost?

Check the current SHIB price in the Bielik app.

How do I pay for SHIB?

You can currently top up your account by bank transfer. Card payments (Visa, Mastercard) as well as BLIK, Apple Pay and Google Pay are coming soon.

Where can I find the Shiba Inu white paper?

You can find the link to the MiCA white paper on the website of our partner BitGo, which lists white papers from the ESMA register. The document was prepared by Crypto Risk Metrics GmbH – look for “Crypto Risk Metrics GmbH” on the list. Go to the white paper list

What is a memecoin?

It is a cryptocurrency created as a reference to an internet meme. The value of memecoins depends mainly on market supply and demand and can change very quickly.

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The information on this page is based on the MiCA white paper for Shiba Inu (Crypto Risk Metrics GmbH, 2026), available via the BitGo white paper list. This content is for information purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.