Shiba Inu Discord Drama: Chain IDs and Allegations of Plagiarism

A Shocking Allegation

On March 17, a storm brewed within the Shiba Inu Discord when a prominent member named Steve claimed that the Shibarium layer-2 beta testnet shared its chain ID with an already operational blockchain, Rinia. Imagine the chaos—a world where even chain IDs can’t get along!

The Accusations Fly

Steve’s post was a rollercoaster of claims. He likened the situation to a soap opera, suggesting that the Shibarium team might have “borrowed” the genesis file from Rinia, merely swapping out the name while conveniently forgetting to update the chain ID. How considerate of them, right?

Steve’s Innuendos

He further speculated that the alleged appropriation required some sort of under-the-table discussions between Shiba Inu’s developers and Rinia’s team, going so far as to suggest plans were hatched to deceive Rinia’s developers. It’s like a blockchain version of a heist movie, minus the high-speed car chases.

Developer Responses: A Calm Amidst the Storm

Kaal, one of Shiba Inu’s developers, jumped in to clear the air. He noted that since the initial Alpha network deployment, several chain IDs were randomly selected. His confession that he neglected to double-check the chain ID during the launch of the Puppynet network added a pinch of humility to the conversation. Mistakes happen, folks. Maybe he had a busy day at the office or just forgot to hit ‘refresh.’

Moving Forward

Promising to avoid any “fistfights,” Kaal announced a new version of the Shibarium beta network would materialize, complete with a brand-new chain ID. That’s the spirit—onward and upward!

The Plot Thickens

The drama escalated further when Steve drew comparisons between the Shibarium alpha testnet and Polygon’s Mumbai testnet, claiming the former was a blatant duplicate of the latter. Just when we thought we were done with plot twists!

Market Reactions

And as all this chaos unfolded, the price of Shiba Inu (SHIB) dropped a little over 4.65%, trading around $0.00001047. Talk about a rough day at the office!

The Bottom Line

As of now, these allegations remain unverified, echoing within the vibrant Shiba Inu community. In a world full of uncertainties, will this drama transform into a crucial turning point for Shiba Inu? Stay tuned, folks!