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Shiba Inu Lead Developer Breaks Silence on Chainlink-SHIB Burn Pathway

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Shiba Inu Lead Developer Breaks Silence on Chainlink-SHIB Burn Pathway

Key Insights:

  • Shiba Inu coin developer confirms official Chainlink cross-chain burn system.
  • Lucie urges partners to show professionalism during disputes within the community.
  • SHIB price nears breakout as wallet activity rises 30%.

Shiba Inu coin ecosystem’s lead developer recently confirmed the use of Chainlink’s cross-chain protocol to support SHIB token burns.

He also called on partners to support the ecosystem, while recent trading data suggested the token was approaching a key breakout level.

Shiba Inu Coin Burn Pathway Explained by Lead Developer

Shiba Inu lead developer Kaal Dhairya said SHIB was created as an Ethereum token and that would never change.

He said developers could now build SHIB on other networks like Base or Solana.

According to him, this can be done using Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP).

Dhairya said this pathway was built after long work and collaboration with the Chainlink team.

It allowed SHIB tokens to move between networks while ensuring that the tokens were burned on Ethereum each time.

Shiba Inu Dev Update
Shiba Inu Dev Update | Source: Kaal Dhairya

He added that the system covered all four tokens in the ecosystem, including SHIB, BONE, LEASH, and TREAT. The developer made clear that this pathway was the only official route for cross-chain use.

He said that groups trying to build the Shiba Inu coin versions outside of this system were not helping the project.

Dhairya also warned against using the SHIB brand without giving back to the community that created it.

He stated that he was watching closely and expected builders to respect the ecosystem.

His statement marked one of the clearest updates from the SHIB leadership on how the project would handle cross-chain expansion and token burns.

SHIB Executive Message to Partners and Community

Similarly, another leading voice in the SHIB community, Lucie, also gave a statement.

She reflected on the launch of Shibarium in 2023, when the chain faced technical problems.

She said that at that time, Polygon had stepped in quickly to provide support and help keep the chain stable.

In her recent post on X, Lucie contrasted that experience with some other SHIB-related groups.

Crucial Unity Note to SHIB Community
Crucial Unity Note to SHIB Community | Source: LUCIE

She said that instead of helping, some criticized the project and spread division.

She also claimed that money has been used to fund groups focusing only on spreading fear and doubt rather than building or supporting the Shiba Inu coin ecosystem.

Her comments pointed to a divide between those who backed the project with real work and those who used its name for their aims.

Lucie said investors had been paying close attention to how groups behaved during hard times.

She stressed that serious investors preferred builders who worked to solve problems, while groups that only caused noise risked being left behind.

She added that the SHIB ecosystem would continue to move forward despite challenges or criticism.

SHIB Price and Ecosystem Trends

While these statements were being shared, SHIB’s market activity showed signs of strength.

As of this writing, the token was traded for $0.00001298, with the $0.000014 resistance in view.

This is happening after the consistent gains since late July, with higher trading volume.

Data also showed that wallet activity had risen by about 30%. In the past, increases in daily wallet use had often been linked to stronger price moves.

Technical indicators also showed that the 50-day exponential moving average was close to moving above the 100-day average.

Notably, traders often see this setup as a possible bullish signal. Analysts said that Shiba Inu coin could test higher levels in the short term if momentum continued.

However, they also noted that breaking resistance would be important before a clear breakout could be confirmed.

The updates from both Dhairya and Lucie showed how the project’s leadership wanted to set a clear path for SHIB’s growth.

In addition, while the developer focused on technology and the official burn pathway, the community spokesperson addressed behavior and trust within the ecosystem.

Both messages came as SHIB’s market activity and on-chain trends suggested that the token might be entering a new phase.

Disclaimer

This article is for informational purposes only and provides no financial, investment, or other advice. The author or any people mentioned in this article are not responsible for any financial loss that may occur from investing in or trading. Please do your research before making any financial decisions.

godfrey mwirigi
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Godfrey Mwirigi is a cryptocurrency journalist who contributes markets and crypto coverage to The Market Periodical. A Nairobi-based writer, he has reported on digital assets for crypto outlets including MetaNews, where his work has covered Bitcoin ETFs, exchange security incidents and on-chain data. His reporting spans Bitcoin and altcoin analysis, ETF flows and broader blockchain developments.

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PublishedAugust 17, 2025 6:25 am
Last updatedAugust 17, 2025 5:28 am
Written bygodfrey mwirigi, Cryptocurrency Journalist
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