The Shiba Inu team has launched the Shib Alpha Layer, a revolutionary technology aimed at transforming SHIB's usage. Partnering with ElderLabs and built without venture capital backing, the beta version of Shib Alpha Layer went live on June 12, 2025. This equates usability with minimal interchain disruptions, as it unifies various rollups in the ecosystem.

Users can pay fees in SHIB, BONE, or any token, eliminating the need for token swaps. The inclusion of near-instant finality promises an enhanced user experience. One standout feature is the use of ZAMA’s Fully Homomorphic Encryption, offering encrypted data processing for smart contracts, ensuring transaction privacy and security.

Shibarium acts as the settlement layer, offering security while allowing every rollup to operate as an L3 network. Future developments will facilitate easy asset bridging across chains. Lead developers Kaal Dhairya and Shytoshi Kusama have been pivotal, pushing against previous skepticism. Kusama is preparing a whitepaper on AI integration with Shiba Inu, further expanding its scope.

June 12, 2025, becomes a pivotal date, as this launch seeks to redefine Shiba Inu's market reputation beyond just a meme coin.