Mark your calendars, #ShibArmy! The long-awaited early access to *shib name tokens is just around the corner, launching on March 5.
Remember that epic partnershib announcement with D3 back in December? That’s right, these name tokens are poised to become your future-proof, interoperable digital identities, complete with a shot at the coveted “.shib” TLD during the upcoming ICANN application window.
Current Shib Name Service (SNS) holders will be among the first to receive their “upgraded” *shib names, granting them exclusive access before the gates open to everyone. But that’s not all! Exciting details about the launch, including special offers for the Shib community, will be revealed in next week’s edition.
What Are *SHIB Name Tokens?
Think of your *shib name token (represented as, say, yourname*SHIB) as your single address for everything on Web3. It’s a multi-chain, cross-platform identity that empowers you to:
What Does It Mean for the Shib Ecosystem?
With over 5 billion users worldwide, the internet relies on domain name systems (DNS) for accessibility and seamless navigation across millions of websites. While Web3 ecosystems require users to download dedicated software, they still depend on DNS for their online presence and brand identity, highlighting the importance of domains in sustaining trust and belonging.
As Web3 becomes more prominent, integrating with established DNS infrastructure is essential for its success. D3 is setting up interoperability between legacy internet and Web3 infrastructure, focusing on the crucial role of DNS in the future of the internet. This is why they are partnering with leading Web3 projects, including Shib, to help them secure TLDs tailored to the Web3 space.
Excited to learn more about the specific functionalities, early access details, and community-exclusive offers? Stay tuned for next week’s edition of The Shib Magazine, here.
P.S. Don’t forget to check out Shytoshi Kusama’s insightful X thread on *shib name tokens and join the conversation as we #InvadeTheInternet.
