An unsettling hum vibrates through the digital ether, a palpable sense of anticipation building like a gathering storm. Whispers swirl, timelines blur, and a Shiba Inu, the furry face of the Shiba Inu cryptocurrency, eyes a very specific, gull-winged vehicle. Something electric is in the air, a scent of burnt rubber and … dog TREATs?
Just before the week ends, this cryptic vision materializes. A Shiba Inu is starring in a DeLorean ad, a scene seemingly ripped from a canine-centric remake of “Bark to the Future.” This is the latest commercial from DeLorean Labs, the Web3 innovator born from the legendary carmaker. The commercial itself is less an advertisement and more a coded message—a cryptic puzzle box wrapped in stainless steel and delivered with a wagging tail.
For the Shib Army, the meaning is crystal clear. But for others, the commercial remains an enigma. This understanding didn’t arrive out of thin air. Before the commercial, cryptic messages surfaced. Shytoshi Kusama, the visionary guiding the Shiba Inu project, hinted on X: “Considering a new car #Shibarmy… any suggestions? I want one where the doors go up. Electric probably best, don’t you think? #lfg #partnershib.” Kaal, Shiba Inu’s lead developer, added to the enigma: “Bro normies buy normal cars but ShibMcfly and I are sticking with the classics. 🕶️🔥 🛹😎 #ShibOnBoard”
DeLorean Labs’ retweet of Kaal’s post, featuring a Shiba Inu in the driver’s seat, only deepened the mystery.
Is this a playful homage to ’80s nostalgia, or a signpost pointing towards a much larger development? Is it a clever marketing gambit, or something far more substantial brewing at DeLorean Labs?
The company, after all, has been quietly building a bridge between automobiles and the decentralized future. Its current project, the DeLorean Time Capsule, offers a glimpse into this ambitious vision. It’s a meticulously planned campaign, a phased release of digital and physical collectibles (NFTs) designed to cultivate anticipation and reward early adopters. Claim windows open throughout the fall: September 17th (800 NFTs), the week of October 7th (3,000 NFTs), the week of October 28th (3,000 NFTs), and November 18th (2,000 NFTs). The twist? The NFTs remain cloaked in secrecy until December 2024.
The prizes are dazzling: a new DeLorean EV, an early build slot reservation, F1 experience packages, limited edition DMC Nike sneakers, VIP tickets to Karate Combat, retro DeLorean apparel, and digital DeLoreans for Motorverse Web3 games. DeLorean Labs hints at even more to come. (Join the hunt: register at DeLoreanLabs.com, claim your free NFT—one per wallet—and connect with the community on Telegram @deloreanlabs and other social media platforms. A secondary market will be available.)
But the Shiba Inu in a DeLorean remains the enigma. Is it a playful marketing tactic or a coded message? The DeLorean, with its canine co-pilot, seems poised to accelerate into a future yet unwritten.
Silence for now, but the future is whispering. Are you listening?
Something big is coming down the road. The question is, are you ready?
