Shiba Inu (SHIB) has rolled out a major infrastructure update on the Shibarium network, targeting the Heimdall and Bor components used by node validators. These updates aim to improve node reliability, ensure stable connections, and reduce validator disruptions.
In simple terms, Heimdall acts like a traffic manager—making sure messages between validators flow without delays—while Bor functions as the core engine that processes transactions on the chain. Together, they form the backbone of Shibarium’s validator architecture.
According to Shibarium Updates on X, developers must upgrade both components or risk unstable performance and disconnection. The overhaul is intended to support faster syncing, minimize single-point failures, and maintain proper consensus—critical for the network’s long-term stability.
Dev Activity Hits Multi-Month Low Despite Infrastructure Push
Santiment data shows that SHIB’s development activity and contributor count have declined significantly since February 2023. As of June 25, only one developer was actively contributing code, and overall development metrics remain near yearly lows.
This contrast raises questions about the pace of core improvements behind Shiba Inu, especially when compared to earlier peaks in 2022 when contributor counts and dev commits were far higher. While infrastructure changes like the Heimdall and Bor upgrades improve Shibarium, overall GitHub-based development does not show sustained engagement.
Shibarium Hits 1.28 Billion Transactions, But Adoption Declines
However, Shibarium continues to show high usage. On June 25, the network reported over 1.28 billion total transactions and 266.5 million wallet addresses. Block production has surpassed 11.6 million, with 4.51 million daily transactions and average block times of 5 seconds. Gas remains low at just 2.5 Gwei.
Additionally, Shibburn data shows that SHIB’s daily burn rate dropped by 94.03% in the past 24 hours. Less than 1 million tokens were burned, compared to nearly 16 million the previous day.
Earlier this month, the SHIB team introduced a streamlined burn mechanism on Shibarium. However, the current decline shows adoption is still uneven, despite technical improvements.
SHIB Price Shows No Breakout Despite Major Upgrade
Despite this activity, SHIB’s price has not responded. The token traded at $0.00001164 as of 25 June, down 0.6% on the day. SHIB remains pinned under a descending trendline, with no signs of breakout. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 42.87 on the daily chart—well below the 50-neutral zone. The token also shows no bullish divergence to support upward reversal.
SHIB faces resistance at $0.00001180 and $0.00001230. Support levels are seen at $0.00001150 and $0.00001032. Trading volume has remained flat, and no accumulation patterns have formed in recent sessions.