The Shiba Inu (SHIB) community, often referred to as the SHIB Army, is currently in a heated debate over the proposed election for a SHIB President. The initiative, led by developer Shytoshi Kusama, was intended to unify the community but has instead created a significant rift.
Critics argue that the election could lead to centralization, contradicting the decentralized principles of blockchain technology. Some prominent community projects, such as WoofSwap, have publicly dismissed the election as a "distraction." Conversely, Kusama maintains that the move aligns with the original vision set forth by the project's anonymous founder, Ryoshi.
Despite the internal conflict, there's been a positive development in the form of a sharp increase in SHIB token burns. The daily burn rate has surged by over 157% in the last 24 hours, with more than 752,000 SHIB tokens removed from circulation.
Meanwhile, the price of SHIB has remained relatively stable, consolidating after a recent 8.6% gain over the past week. The token is holding strong above the $0.000013 support level, showcasing a low correlation with Bitcoin's recent price movements. Currently trading at $0.00001318, SHIB is still far from its all-time high but continues to demonstrate its potential within the market.
August 2025, Cryptoniteuae