Introduction to Shibarium
Shibarium is a Layer 2 scaling solution built atop Ethereum’s blockchain, designed to offer low gas fees, fast transactions, and enhanced scalability for the Shiba Inu ecosystem.
Who Should Use This Guide?
This documentation caters to:
- Validators: Learn about node setup, rewards, and prerequisites in the Validator section.
- Developers: Explore how to build decentralized applications (dApps) in the Build on Shibarium guide.
- Node Operators: Configure a full node using the Full Node Setup tutorial.
- General Users: Understand Shibarium’s technology and benefits.
Shibarium Network URLs
RPC Endpoints
Use these endpoints to connect wallets like MetaMask to Shibarium’s networks:
| Shib Mainnet | Puppynet (Testnet) |
|--------------------------------|---------------------------------|
| RPC: https://www.shibrpc.com | RPC: https://puppynet.shibrpc.com |
| Explorer: https://shibariumscan.io | Explorer: https://puppyscan.shib.io/ |
| Chain ID: 109 | Chain ID: 157 |
Additional Resources
Token Contracts on Shibarium
Here are key smart contract addresses for tokens deployed on Shibarium:
| Token | Contract Address |
|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| WBONE | 0xC76F...E8d8 |
| BONE | 0x00...1010 |
| USDT | 0xaB...cFB |
| USDC | 0xf0...6Ad |
👉 For a full list, visit Shib.io/tokens.
Bridged Assets
Check the Bridge Assets section for tokens supported by Shibarium’s cross-chain bridge.
FAQ
1. What is Shibarium’s transaction speed?
Shibarium processes transactions faster than Ethereum’s mainnet, with 2–5 second confirmation times.
2. How do I become a validator?
Requirements include staking BONE tokens and running a node. Details are in the Validator guide.
3. Is Puppynet free to use?
Yes! Puppynet is a testnet for developers to experiment without real funds.
👉 Start exploring Shibarium today and unlock its potential!
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