Welcome back to your essential read. The ecosystem’s moving fast — and this week, we’re zooming in on what’s driving the momentum: the power to create.

Everything in this space — every token, dApp, and domain — began as someone’s wild idea. For a long time, turning those ideas into reality took access most people didn’t have. That’s changed.

The gates are down. The forge is hot. And in this edition, we look at what happens when anyone can step in and start building.

Edition 81 explores the tools changing how things get made — whether it’s launching your own blockchain or turning a digital name into something with real value. It’s about who’s creating, what they’re building, and why it matters right now.

Here’s what’s inside:

Something’s shifting — and it's not just tech. The future is being shaped by those bold enough to build it.
🧱 Read the Preview

The Shib Name Service (SNS) isn’t just a shortcut — it’s turning identity into utility. A “.shib” name could soon unlock ownership, value, and income.
🔗 See how your name could work for you

Shytoshi Kusama just dropped a major update on the Shib Alpha Layer. With this new Layer 3 tech, spinning up your own blockchain on Shibarium could soon be faster than setting up a website. Sounds wild? We broke it down.

⚙️ Explore the Alpha Layer potential

The Iran-Israel conflict shook global markets — and crypto wasn’t spared. We looked into what triggered the sharp drops and sudden rallies, and why the foundation remains shaky despite the noise. Clarity matters when the stakes are this high.

🧩 Read the full investigation

There’s a strange pattern showing up in AI development: as models learn from each other, they risk breaking down in unexpected ways. It’s called Model Collapse, and it could change how we trust — or don’t trust — AI. We explain what’s going on and why your own creativity still matters more than ever.

🧠 Understand the hidden threat to AI

This week’s round-up is packed: 1.31B SHIB burned, major whale buys, a faucet upgrade on Shibarium, and some serious BONE momentum. Fast, fiery, and full of numbers.

🔥 Catch the full rundown

There’s a lot of noise out there. We focus on the signal — and this edition brings it sharp and clear. The tools are real. The momentum’s real. What you build next? That’s on you.

Edition 81 is about what happens when people stop waiting and start building. The tech is ready. The community is moving. If you’ve been on the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in.

There’s no roadmap without creators — and you’re one of them.

Keep building,

— The Shib Crew