The Shiba Inu team is getting ready to launch TREAT, the final piece of their crypto puzzle. Lead developer Shytoshi Kusama has been dropping hints about this new token, and it sounds pretty big.
TREAT’s Role: More Than Just Another Token
Kusama describes TREAT as much more than just another cryptocurrency to trade. He envisions it as the engine driving the entire Shiba Inu ecosystem. Think of it as the key to unlocking advanced features and incentivizing community participation. He even suggests it could play a role in solving global problems! His recent posts on X paint a picture of TREAT as the backbone of a “Network State,” a decentralized system built on the Shiba Inu platform.
A Long Time Coming
Development of TREAT has been underway for a while, according to Kusama. He’s been teasing its release, particularly since the Shiba Inu Metaverse opened its early access phase. He’s even promised a podcast series detailing the technology behind TREAT and its role in the bigger picture.
The Tech Behind TREAT
Kusama has confirmed that TREAT will power fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) through a partnership with Ogai. But that’s just one application. He says TREAT has many more uses, hinting at a complex and powerful technology. He also mentioned that TREAT will be integral to building trust and better governance within the Shiba Inu ecosystem, addressing past issues of scams and rug pulls.
TREAT vs. Other Shiba Inu Tokens
Shiba Inu already has SHIB, LEASH, and BONE tokens, each with its own purpose. Kusama explains that TREAT will act as the access key to advanced features, setting it apart from LEASH (focused on exclusivity) and BONE (focused on technology).
The Future is TREAT
Kusama is clearly excited about TREAT’s potential, and his comments suggest that 2025 will be a big year for Shiba Inu. He’s promised more details soon, so it’s definitely a project to keep an eye on.
