The SHIB development team has been working on an innovative automated burning mechanism on Shibarium, aimed at reducing the circulating supply of SHIB tokens. However, as we move into 2026, the anticipated impact of this system appears to be falling short of expectations, as the source notes that the effectiveness of the burning mechanism may not be as significant as initially projected.
Automated Burning Mechanism Overview
Introduced last year, the automated burning mechanism was designed to convert a portion of transaction fees from BONE tokens into SHIB, which would then be sent to unspendable wallets. This process was intended to create a consistent reduction in the circulating supply of SHIB, directly linked to network usage.
Current Challenges and Manual Burns
Despite the mechanism's promising framework, the reality is that significant automated burns have not yet occurred. Instead, the majority of token removal activity is currently being driven by manual burns from whale addresses. This reliance on manual efforts underscores a critical gap in the automated system's effectiveness, raising questions about its long-term viability in achieving the intended supply reduction.
In a related development, the Reactor Item Fusion system for NXPC tokens has been relaunched, enhancing user experience in the MapleStory Universe. For more details, see read more.
