Shiba Inu Launches ShibDAO for Full Decentralization

The Shiba Inu ecosystem has taken a significant step towards full decentralization with the launch of ShibDAO. On May 29, 2025, the transition to community-driven governance was announced, marking a pivotal moment for the Shiba Inu community. With ShibDAO now in control, the ecosystem aims to eliminate centralized decision-making and empower those who stake Shiba Inu (SHIB), Bone (BONE), Leash (LEASH), and Treat (TREAT) tokens.

ShibDAO’s launch signifies the beginning of true decentralization within the Shiba Inu ecosystem. Community members now have both voting power and direct influence over the project’s future. Key features of ShibDAO’s decentralized governance system include on-chain staking, off-chain voting, and a delegation system. The on-chain staking function, known as Bury 2.0, allows users to stake their tokens to gain influence. The more tokens users stake and the longer they maintain their stakes, the more voting power they accumulate, strengthening their voice within the governance process. Currently, no staking rewards are active, with the focus solely on governance participation.

Off-chain voting is integrated through Snapshot, where community members can propose changes and vote without incurring any gas fees. Real-time on-chain staking data directly influences vote outcomes, ensuring that voting power is dynamically linked to participants’ actual investments in the ecosystem. This system ensures that the community’s voice is heard and that decisions are made collectively.

For those who lack the time or inclination to vote directly, ShibDAO offers a delegation system. This allows token holders to delegate their governance power to trusted community leaders, with the ability to retract their delegation at any time. This flexible system ensures that even those who cannot actively participate can still influence the project’s trajectory through trusted representatives.

Additionally, ShibDAO introduces the DAO Factory, which enables users to launch their own decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) within the Shiba Inu ecosystem. This feature allows anyone to create DAOs for a range of purposes, including gaming, art, decentralized finance (DeFi), or public goods, further decentralizing the platform’s structure.

Currently, four distinct DAOs are operational within the Shiba Inu ecosystem. The Shiba Inu DAO serves as the official central hub for social governance, where veSHIB stakers lead initiatives in community events, charity, UX upgrades, and public good funding. The Bone DAO focuses on Shibarium’s technological evolution, with veBONE stakers overseeing upgrades, contract changes, network improvements, and technical integrations. The Leash DAO acts as Shibarium’s judiciary, with veLEASH stakers resolving disputes, arbitrating conflicts, and handling governance litigations. Finally, the Treat DAO is dedicated to innovation, with veTREAT stakers funding new products, dApps, research, and business proposals to drive expansion and innovation within Shiba Inu’s ecosystem.

Notably, the Bury 2.0 beta is currently live and active, marking just the beginning of ShibDAO’s journey toward full decentralization. This launch represents a major milestone in the Shiba Inu ecosystem’s evolution, empowering the community to shape its future through decentralized governance.