A recent proposal by a prominent Shiba Inu (SHIB) community member has suggested a transformative approach to boost SHIB’s value: positioning it as a gas token on the Ethereum network. This idea has sparked mixed reactions, with some community members seeing potential and others expressing skepticism about feasibility.

SHIB as Ethereum’s Gas Token: A Potential Breakthrough?

In a recent post on X, a Shiba Inu community member, “Lola,” proposed that if SHIB were used as a secondary gas token on Ethereum, it could incorporate an automatic burn mechanism, reducing supply and potentially enhancing its value. Drawing parallels with Solana’s model, where 50% of transaction fees are burned, Lola argued that a similar approach for SHIB could help drive long-term price growth, potentially moving it closer to the sought-after $0.01 mark.

Mixed Reactions Within the Community

While some SHIB supporters found the concept intriguing, others voiced concerns. Several suggested focusing on direct burn mechanisms within the SHIB ecosystem rather than altering Ethereum’s structure. A dual-token model would require extensive changes to Ethereum’s core framework, which currently relies solely on ETH for gas fees.

Technical and Regulatory Challenges

Experts have pointed out that introducing SHIB as a gas token on Ethereum would likely face significant technical and regulatory hurdles. Shiba Inu marketing specialist Lucie has previously explained that Ethereum’s Proof of Stake (PoS) model is built around ETH as its exclusive gas token. Incorporating SHIB would require substantial adjustments to Ethereum’s protocols, which could attract regulatory scrutiny and impact the network’s stability.

Focusing on Shibarium as a Practical Path Forward

Recognizing the complexities of integrating SHIB as a gas token on Ethereum, some community members, such as ȺTwistedMister, have suggested focusing efforts on Shibarium. This Layer 2 solution already incorporates a burn mechanism, reducing SHIB’s circulating supply with each transaction within the Shiba Inu ecosystem, providing a practical approach for promoting scarcity without modifying Ethereum’s core structure. Shibarium’s increasing transaction activity has shown promise in advancing SHIB’s burn rate, which aligns with the community’s goal of driving price growth.

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