Editor’s Note: In this issue’s Community Corner, we present a heartfelt story of connection and belonging within the world of cryptocurrency. Tanzeel, a Shib Army shares her personal journey into the Shiba Inu ($SHIB) community, highlighting how she found her “pack” amid the digital landscape. This narrative emphasizes the human side of crypto, exploring themes of shared purpose and collective belief. While we present this story as shared by the author, please remember that all investments carry risk, and this is not financial advice.
My journey with Shiba Inu ($SHIB) began back in 2021. I discovered $SHIB through Elon Musk’s tweets about his Shiba Inu dog. Instantly, I fell in love with the Shib Community, where the mantra “We are all Ryoshi” resonated deeply. The sense of unity and collective purpose, encapsulated in the phrase “We, not me,” made me believe that together, we could achieve anything. I was particularly inspired by Ryoshi’s quote:
“My job, my job is to defend the line and the brand. From the beginning, it is always the same. SHIBA is SHIBA. That is all. Anybody who comes and honors the Shiba walks equal with me. Anybody who comes and attempts to leech from the Shiba is a scammer and will be placed into exile.” – Ryoshi
When I first bought $SHIB, I had no idea how to use MetaMask, as I had never used it before. It took me almost a whole day to learn how to swap my Ethereum (ETH) for $SHIB. Since then, I have held onto my $SHIB, viewing it as my retirement fund. I am committed to holding for the long term, as I am not anywhere near retirement age. 😆
I also stayed up all night to mint SHIBOSHIS, and the rewards that the development team gave to holders were awesome: SHEboshis and SHEB tokens. And I love reading The Shib Magazine, which continues to help me gain more knowledge. Play with SHIB is another great resource for the Shib ecosystem.
In 2023, I attended the SXSW conference, where I learned a lot about Shib: The Metaverse. I met many amazing and kind members of the Shib Army. In 2024, I also attended ETH Toronto, where I absolutely loved the “Treat Yourself Shib” event. It was a fantastic experience for everyone who participated. Additionally, the Shibarium Partners K9 event was another highlight, where taking pictures with the K9 was a memorable experience.
My journey with Shiba Inu as a Shib Army has been filled with learning, community engagement, and exciting experiences. I look forward to continuing this journey and seeing what the future holds for $SHIB and the Shib Community.
Discovering Shiba Inu has transformed me into a believer; I now know that dreams do come true. Cryptocurrency, in general, has put all of us on equal footing, leveling the playing field. You can feel the camaraderie when people come together and support what essentially translates to your stake in something larger. I have made friends on this journey, and I have met my fair share of insincere people, but all my experiences have taught me something that made me grow as a person and as an investor.
I would like to end with this: no boundaries or constraints exist on one’s potential or opportunities. Don’t limit yourself, and don’t second-guess yourself. Invest wisely, take profits, spread the knowledge, and help your fellow man.
