Shiba Inu user-friendly SHIB name tokens are about to be released as web3 usernames.

The developers behind the meme coin project led by Shiba Inu have big plans to revolutionize digital identity in the crypto sector. The initiative introduces SHIB name tokens – unique usernames designed to replace wallet addresses on platforms.

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Shiba Inu is introducing SHIB Name Tokens to simplify crypto transactions and serve as usernames on web3 platforms. The tokens aim to make sending and receiving crypto seamless by replacing long and complex wallet addresses with simple *shib usernames. SHIB name tokens will be multi-chain and run on different blockchains, increasing interoperability. The tokens can be universal usernames for games, dApps, DeFi, social media to unify the Web3 experience. This wallet aligns with Shiba Inu's Wallet Connect integration into Shibarium to simplify authorizing transactions.

“These long, complicated wallet addresses don't make sense to the average user, and it's time for something simpler,” said lead developer Shitoshi Kusama. The new SHIB Name Tokens aim to simplify sending and receiving crypto to email.

1/ How often should you verify your wallet address when shopping? These long and complicated wallet addresses make no sense to the average user and it's time for something simpler. ????

— Shytoshi Kusama™ (@ShytoshiKusama) January 16, 2024

For example, users can transfer assets using a username such as *jonshiba instead of an alphanumeric wallet address. This provides a smooth, user-friendly experience that suits even the most tech-savvy individuals.

Beyond transactions, the tokens serve as universal usernames on Web 3. A single SHIB name token can be one's identity across various dApps, NFT games, DeFi protocols, social platforms and more.

Teams can integrate support for identifying and using tokens in their services. This creates a seamless connected experience instead of searching for different accounts and credentials everywhere.

Technically, SHIB name tokens are also being designed for multi-chain interoperability. A user can maintain the same identifier on Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon and other networks. This will help unify the increasingly complex blockchain ecosystem.

SHIB's branding initiative fits with Shiba Inu's broader push toward user-centered design. For example, the team recently integrated Wallet Connect into the Shibarium Layer-2 platform to simplify transaction authorization from mobile wallets.

Better UX and accessibility has become a major growth point in crypto over the past year. Leading the shift are Web2 giants like FTX, Binance and Coinbase, with easy fiat on-ramps and slick interfaces.

Upstarts use modern design as social cash startup Fridge attracts funding from leading VC firm a16z. Apple's expected foray into crypto could also raise aesthetic expectations.

As established brands enhance the end-user experience, Shiba Innu follows an additional track – reinventing identity. If successful, the SHIB Name Token model could become a template for others looking to build a mainstream-ready Web3.

The group's partnership with domain infrastructure startup D3 will be key to expanding this vision. D3 helps connect domain names to blockchain wallets while facilitating speed, security and modularity.

With D3's domain expertise, seamless interoperability through SHIB Name Tokens can usher in a new era of user-friendly crypto adoption. The project once again places the meme coin Shiba Inu as an innovator alongside the game's social perspective.