Shiba Inu’s marketing leader Lucie announced a major update for Shibarium’s Layer 2 blockchain, hinting at a significant development coming in less than nine days.
The focus is on knBONE, a key component of the network. Lucie revealed that a large amount of BONE currently held by validators will soon be unlocked and transformed into knBONE, which will boost liquidity on Shibarium.
This unlock presents new opportunities for users, particularly in staking and utilizing knBONE within the ecosystem. Developers are encouraged to create staking pools and integrate knBONE with NFTs.
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