Technical Issues Plague Shibarium Launch
During the recent launch of the Shibarium layer-2 blockchain, technical issues caused approximately $1.7 million in ETH to become locked in the Shibarium cross-chain bridge for several hours. The launch also faced complaints about a non-functional RPC system, an awful blockchain explorer, and a sloppy user experience for the SHIB community.
Main Breakdowns:
- High traffic volume led to technical glitches
- Thousands of contracts created in one block caused Shibarium to enter failsafe mode
- Shiba Inu team sought outside help to scale operations and prevent further glitches
- Developer clarifies there were no bridge issues, collapse was due to influx of transactions and users
- Developer addresses fake screenshot circulating on social media
According to the Shiba Inu team, the high traffic volume was the main cause of the technical issues during Shibarium’s launch. Thousands of contracts being created in just one block triggered a failsafe mode, causing the network to stop automatically. The team sought external assistance to scale Shibarium’s operations and enable higher traffic without further glitches. They clarified that there were no bridge issues with Shibarium, and the collapse was solely due to the massive influx of transactions and users after the launch.
Additionally, developer Kaal Dhairya addressed a fake screenshot circulating on social media. Dhairya claimed that the screenshot, showing an internal conversation between Shiba Inu developers, was fake. They stated that they were in contact with X (formerly Twitter) to identify the source of the screenshot and take appropriate action.
Hot Take:
The launch of Shibarium faced significant technical challenges, resulting in locked funds and a poor user experience. While the team has acknowledged the issues and is actively working to scale operations, the incident highlights the importance of thorough testing and preparation before launching complex blockchain projects.
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