Shiba Eternity advisor and long-time Shiba Inu community member Mazrael addressed recent speculation regarding a potential restart of the Shiba Inu project, firmly dismissing such rumors as untrue.
Rumors Sparked by Community Posts
The speculation gained traction after X user RuggRat claimed that Shiba Inu could be undergoing not only a change in direction but a complete restart. RuggRat referenced a proposal discussed in a community forum, alleging it could signal a total break from the current project roadmap.
According to RuggRat’s post, the proposal suggested detaching the Shiba Inu ecosystem from elements still managed by previous leadership. Specific measures cited included moving away from the existing infrastructure, migrating to a different blockchain, building a new ShibaSwap platform, and steering clear of the Shib.io website due to lingering control by the former team. The post also mentioned considering the removal of Zama, an advanced cryptography protocol, from the project’s future plans, as well as a potential reevaluation of tokens such as BONE, LEASH, and TREAT, and a comprehensive overhaul of governance and community systems.
Mini dictionary: Zama is a company specializing in cryptographic protocols, developing solutions for privacy and confidentiality in blockchain applications using fully homomorphic encryption.
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AAPLThe post implied that this would mark a clear shift away from a near-term vision based on Shibarium, Shiba Inu’s Layer 2 blockchain, as well as confidentiality features provided by Zama and the established structure supported by many holders.
Advisor Denounces False Claims and Highlights Scam Risks
RuggRat also included a link to a page titled ‘Shiba DAO,’ which carried a warning stating the content may be linked to scams or malicious activity. Additional users flagged the proposed ‘reconstruction’ as a potential scam.
Mazrael quickly responded to these claims, calling attention to the deliberate spread of misinformation. In a direct reply to RuggRat’s post, Mazrael wrote,
“Funny how you keep this up knowing it’s fake.”
He further underscored that attempts to promote a so-called project restart are false and intended to deceive the community. Another user echoed this sentiment, referring to the ‘reconstruction’ claims as a clear scam effort. Mazrael emphasized that the posts were an orchestrated effort to mislead the Shiba Inu supporter base.
Community Warning Against Fake Migration News
This situation comes amid a period of heightened caution within the Shiba Inu ecosystem. There has been a rise in scam activity, particularly around false migration information distributed via Telegram channels. Scammers have reportedly posted misleading migration messages after muting and banning project developers from these channels.
Mazrael identified specific malicious actors as the originators of the fake migration claims and the false restart proposal, clarifying that these individuals have no connection to ShibaSwap, Shibarium, or related project developments, including Zama’s technology.
He reiterated that these individuals “have nothing to do with ShibaSwap or Shibarium and much less with Zama.”
Shiba Inu community members are urged to remain vigilant, refrain from visiting unofficial websites or opening suspicious links, and take necessary precautions to protect their funds from potential theft attempts.
