Despite the excitement, the collaboration has sparked concerns within the Shiba Inu community. Questions about the legitimacy of Shiro Neko led Shytoshi Kusama, Shiba Inu’s lead developer, to clarify his stance. Addressing speculation, Kusama stated he has no involvement with Shiro Neko and requested that his name not be linked to the project.
Concerns about Shiro Neko aren’t new. Last month, Susbarium, a community-led scam awareness channel tied to Shiba Inu, issued a warning after Shiro Neko conducted a significant token burn, destroying 5.58 billion SHIB. Susbarium cautioned against promotional tactics involving large token burns and advised investors to research thoroughly before engaging with the project.
While some community members see the dual-staking initiative as a step forward for both ecosystems, others remain cautious. The timing of the partnership, coupled with previous warnings, has led to increased scrutiny.
As the launch date nears, Shiba Inu and Shiro Neko supporters hope the collaboration will strengthen their ecosystems. However, investors are urged to perform due diligence to make informed decisions in this evolving space.