#SHİB “The new year starts with TREAT! The wait is over, TREAT is launching in January. Let’s start 2025 strong!” the Shiba Inu team posted on X (formerly known as Twitter).

The company’s website clearly states that TREAT is a working asset, “the key that unlocks all the enhanced capabilities of our advanced network state.” Its core functions relate to rewards and governance of the Shiba Inu ecosystem, supporting yield farming, decision-making, crypto payments, and more.

However, TREAT will not be available to the American public. While the team did not provide any details, the announcement included a clear disclaimer that the new meme coin is not intended for the US market. This could be due to potential regulatory or licensing issues with US exchanges.

In short, TREAT exists as the culmination of Shiba Inu’s long transition from meme coin to ambitious blockchain project. This evolution began in earnest with BONE and LEASH, two younger assets that the company has been integrating with other blockchains.

Shiba Inu ($SHIB ) has recently experienced a chaotic price period. Although it started December with a nine-month bull run, significant volume declines quickly caused price corrections. However, SHIB is regaining some positive momentum and has been moving towards recovery in the past few days.