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*SHIB Names by D3: Your Web3 Identity Takes Flight in Early Access

The future of digital identities is here, and it's personalized, interoperable, and powered by the incredible partnershib with D3. Join us on March 5 and claim your unique *SHIB name!

By Violet Vallaya

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:

• Ditch complex wallet addresses: Replace those long strings of characters with a human-readable, easy-to-remember name.
• Unify your Web3 experience: Use your *shib name across DeFi, GameFi, SocialFi, and other dApps, seamlessly connecting your various activities.
• Identify and manage Web3 infrastructure: Easily pinpoint specific smart contracts, nodes, bridges, and more.
• Host your own decentralized corner: Build and host decentralized websites and dApps using *shib names and IPFS.

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.

Crypto's Roaring Comeback: 2024 Bull Run Revs Up

Are you ready to seize the potential of this year's crypto bull run and ride the wave of digital fortune?

By Yona Gushiken

In the crypto universe, where defying the odds is the norm, we're witnessing yet another bull run that's turning heads and opening wallets across the globe coming after a long and depressive crypto winter. As digital currencies surge in value, a slew of factors contributes to this revival, promising not just short-term gains but potentially reshaping the financial landscape. Let's dive right into what's fueling the frenzy.

What’s a Bull Market?

A bull market is the golden ticket to wealth in the financial world. It is like finance's Holy Grail — a sustained period marked by upward trends and robust investor confidence. It's an era of growth, not just fleeting spikes, lasting months or years and elevating investment value.

In the crypto sphere, a bull market symbolizes a golden era where optimism reigns supreme and the path to wealth appears boundless. It's a season characterized by clear skies, attainable milestones, and a collective euphoria among traders and holders alike. In this time of abundance, aspirations morph into reality, culminating in a pursuit where dreams are not merely pursued but seized with gusto.

Yet, foreseeing the precise moment when the tide will shift poses a formidable challenge, as market trajectories remain inherently unpredictable due to a complex interplay of psychological factors and speculative dynamics. But we can always look at the trends and history to see the pattern and where it is pointing to.

Bitcoin Bull Market Saga

Bitcoin, the world’s oldest and largest crypto asset by market capitalization has an illustrious history, where three significant bull markets have left an indelible mark.

• In 2013, Bitcoin shattered records by surpassing the monumental $1,000 milestone, yet it faced a significant plunge to around $171 by January 2015.
• Bitcoin started its ascent in the latter half of 2016, culminating in December 2017 near $20,000, but faced a turbulent descent to a bottom of around $3,200 by December 2018, marking an 84% drop from its peak.
• In the grand saga of Bitcoin, the third major rally surged forth in 2021, peaking in November at an astounding $68,770 — a historic all-time high.
• In the grand Bitcoin chronicle, the third major rally unfurled in 2021, soaring to its zenith in November with a staggering price of $68,770 — an unprecedented all-time high — only to plummet to its lowest price level of $15,600 in November 2022.
• The Bitcoin bull run unveils an intriguing rhythm: typically, it takes about a year for Bitcoin to reach its nadir following a peak, with the peak itself occurring roughly four years after the culmination of the preceding BTC bull run.

The Rocket Fuel Behind the Surge

But what triggers these bull runs?

The current bull run isn't just your run-of-the-mill market uptick; it's a convergence of colossal forces. 

The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a remarkable surge, propelled by various significant factors. This upswing is driven by a combination of increased investment in crypto-related ventures, a resurgence in venture funding, and soaring public market valuations, signaling a growing confidence and interest in the crypto sphere among both institutional and retail investors, Bitrue research team said in an analysis sent to The Shib.

TradFi Enters Crypto Sphere

Traditional finance's foray into cryptocurrency significantly fuels the current crypto bull run, marking a notable endorsement of digital assets by major financial players. This endorsement enhances investor confidence and draws a wider audience to the market. Institutions like BlackRock introducing spot Bitcoin ETFs broaden Bitcoin's accessibility to both institutional and retail investors, boosting market liquidity, increasing demand, and raising prices. Furthermore, traditional finance's expertise and resources contribute to the market's maturation and stability, amplifying bullish sentiment and extending the bull run's longevity.

“Institutional adoption, highlighted by major financial institutions like BlackRock approving Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), is further legitimizing cryptocurrencies as an asset class and attracting more institutional capital,” the research team noted.

Asia Adds Liquidity

The surge in Asian crypto activity, led by Hong Kong's emergence as a hub, fuels the ongoing bull run by fostering a favorable environment for development and attracting new participants and capital. Moreover, positive growth in China's Money Supply (M2) enhances liquidity, potentially driving up trading volumes and demand for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. With increasing liquidity and investor participation, upward pressure on prices intensifies, driving the bull run forward.

Bitcoin Halving Event

The Bitcoin halving, occurring every four years, drives crypto bull runs by reducing the rate of new coin issuance, creating scarcity. This scarcity, alongside growing demand, pushes prices upward. Historically, halvings have sparked significant price rallies, as reduced supply increases Bitcoin's value. Anticipation of halvings also garners media attention and attracts new investors, boosting demand. In summary, halvings initiate or sustain crypto bull runs by tightening supply and heightening demand.

According to Bitrue, “The anticipation of the upcoming Bitcoin halving, historically associated with significant price appreciation, is also driving optimism among investors, further fueling the bullish sentiment in the market.”

2024 U.S. Presidential Election

The 2024 United States presidential election may impact crypto bull runs through regulatory changes, as the outcome and policies of the new administration could shape attitudes towards cryptocurrencies. Political uncertainty could drive investors to seek alternative assets like crypto as a hedge against instability. Candidates supporting blockchain technology might also attract investment, fueling bullish sentiment.

“Bitcoin's performance, with its price more than doubling over the past year, coupled with the success of companies like Coinbase, Marathon Digital, and MicroStrategy, has bolstered investor sentiment,” Bitrue said. “Additionally, the emergence of innovative technologies such as Ordinals and new token standards like BRC-20 are contributing to the market's evolution and expansion.”

And let's not forget the tech magic happening in DeFi and NFT land, sparking imaginations and opening wallets worldwide. Add a dash of global economic jitters and boom, you've got the perfect recipe for a crypto comeback.

Is the Party Starting Now?

The next crypto bull run is anticipated to gain traction around 2024 and potentially reach its apex in late 2025 if historical patterns hold true. However, given Bitcoin's relatively short existence of just over a decade, the sample size of market cycles is limited, leaving room for unpredictability in market behavior.

Researchers, however, warned, “While the current bull market presents promising opportunities for investors, it's important to remain vigilant and mindful of potential risks. Not all altcoins may survive a market downturn, and investors should conduct thorough research and due diligence before making investment decisions.”

NFTs and IP Rights: How to Monetize Your NFTs

This week’s community contribution discusses NFTs, intellectual property rights, and insights on how to make NFTs profitable.

Contributed by Typosphere

Hello, world! My name is @‌typosphere_ and my friends in Web3 call me typo. My nickname actually comes from typography, the graphic element. I’m a graphic designer and I used to design type letters. Even though I’m a 2D character animator now, the seeds are coming from my typography times. I started to animate my typefaces, and then it evolved into character animation.

Today, I want to talk about NFTs and IP (Intellectual Property) rights connected to them.

Today, the question communities ask devs is “Wen IP?” Having proof on the blockchain that you own an NFT is not everything you need anymore. If you can’t use your NFT however you like, then just owning an NFT is not much of a utility. It’s mostly because the SEC says, “If your asset brings passive income, then it’s a security.” And as a project owner, if your NFTs are a security, then you have a big problem – you have to deal with SEC and its regulations!

Therefore, all NFT projects must pivot according to this fact and reorganize the utilities they promised. So, instead of passive income, “royalties” is the buzzword now. One way to earn from your IPs is you rent out your NFT to the project owners under some circumstances and you get paid for the usage a.k.a. royalties.

Another advantage of renting out your NFT to the project itself is helping to make your NFT famous! While you are getting paid for your NFT to be used, your NFT is also getting more eyes on it. So it’s a win-win situation. Of course, for this “fame” thing to work out, the project itself should be legit.

There are numerous ways to use your NFT’s IP rights. I want to mention some of them.

Rarity is not the most important feature your NFT has anymore. Yes, it’s an advantage IF your NFT is significantly different from the others but if you don’t do anything and just sit on it, the value will not rise. And if your NFT has a lower rank, it’s not the end of the world. These are just numbers now because as your NFT is to be seen by more eyes, the value will rise in time. Let me elaborate on this.

All art forms are about telling a story. NFTs are no different so their story is either determined by the devs, the community, or by both. Let me tell you this: if your NFT doesn’t have a story, it will vanish in no time. People are looking for stories similar to theirs, to connect with the character. Just having a specific trait is not enough anymore.

You can create a story for your NFT. You can even make a collective story with your frens from that community. Then you can create (or hire someone to create) a comic book out of that story. You can use this story as content for your audience on social media and attract new members to the project who will likely want to buy one of the characters in the story.

You can also sell this comic book on Amazon. Or you can ask for help from the devs to distribute that book. It’s also an advertisement for the project. So again, it’s a win-win.

Let’s say your NFT is not rare at all. Within the story, you can make your character a hero or someone interesting. It’s all up to you! This way you can make your NFT desirable and therefore valuable. And when it’s publicly confirmed that it’s desirable, then you can make a profit by creating merch such as t-shirts, keychains, or even a brand just based on your NFT!

Making GIFs from an NFT collection/project is another marketing tool now, and I think it’s brilliant. GIFs can be used on any social media platform and it connects Web2 people to Web3. You send that cute character saying hello to your girlfriend and she sends it to her parents. Her father shares it with his colleagues… You got the idea. It’s another way to make your character famous and have content to share with your audience.

And that’s where I come into play. I can create GIFs with your NFT characters for Giphy or Tenor. I can do that for individuals or projects. I can create short stories and give life to your character according to their persona. Or we can create the story/persona together. Most of the time, people tend to give me a “keyword” and I take care of the rest.

To connect with the author, you can send him a DM on his X page.

Hey, Shib Army!

We know your reading will not be complete without these highlights of the week, so we've added extra nuggets for your enjoyment. We’re always thrilled to see you sharing and tweeting about these little “treats”. Keep sharing and spreading the good vibes!

1. Welcoming Tangem, the Leader of Cold Wallet Solutions

Members of the Shib Army flocked to Tangem’s X account after it announced that it has begun integrating Shibarium. This is a major step in digital asset management, offering faster transactions, enhanced security, and greater scalability for Shibarium. And this, frens, is what we call a strategic move.

2. Wen $KNINE? Soon!

There’s going to be a launch party over at K9 Finance, and we’re here for it. K9 Finance DAO founder Buzz.Shib has announced that the $KNINE token will launch on March 7. It’s coming to Ethereum as an ERC-20 token, which can be staked to earn $BONE. So, after “Wen $KNINE” naturally comes “Wen bridge?”

3. Bad Flea Circus Makes Epic Cartwheels on Day 1

Bad Flea Circus is taking the “LFG” mantra to the next level, with their stealth launch of $SKULLZ reaching a $48k mcap, an amazing airdrop to ShibaPunkz OGs and Bonewhale VIPs, getting listed on Mantra and NestX, racking up 120 holders, and so much more in such a short period of time. They also had the second biggest secondary sale of the day with 250 $BONE on Mantra. And that's just day one for this hybrid NFT-token!

4. Under 30 Seconds: The Sharbi Bridge Promise

The $SHARBI Bridge has arrived at fetch.sharbi.net, and you can now bridge your beloved $BONE and $SHARBI to Shibarium in less than 30 seconds. Every transaction also burns SHIB and SHARBI. Learn how to bridge $BONE from Ethereum to Shibarium, and check out the FAQs to stay informed.

5. Crank the 🚀 Engine – Marswap Has a New Look

Marswap has revealed its revamped user interface with a plethora of exciting features. Show us a DEX that just keeps building while helping to launch new projects and offers flat-fee trading. All the votes go to Marswap! Get ready to swap on Mars for an improved trading experience.

6. ShiBulls Is Bullish on Staking Rewards

The ShiBulls staking platform is live, and it offers a unique rewards system. Count the traits of your NFTs and check out what kind of boosts they can get. Owning ShiBulls and staking just got so much better. If we’re not mistaken, this is a first on Shibarium… so keep staking, degens!

7. CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko List Shibarium

Shibarium has recently integrated with CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko, and the Shib Army has welcomed them to the party. This means more exposure and recognition – well-deserved at that – for Shibarium and the projects building on it. So, Shib Army, keep making noise on those other places where Shibarium needs to set foot in. Woof!