Shiba Inu has confirmed a new partnership with TokenPlay AI to add real utility for SHIB holders. The collaboration extends the Shiba Inu ecosystem into AI and gaming, signaling a broader push toward on-chain engagement. The project’s official Shib X account drew attention to the development on Wednesday, noting that the integration will strengthen SHIB’s use cases. The move forms part of a larger strategy to position the ecosystem for the next phase of Web3 innovation.
AI Partnership Targets Expanded SHIB Engagement
TokenPlay AI confirmed that it will launch an exclusive Shiba-themed miniapp on Thursday at 4 PM UTC. The mini application will offer gaming experiences built around the Shiba Inu brand and reward users for their activity. This approach encourages direct interaction and aims to convert passive SHIB holders into active participants. TokenPlay AI described the initiative as a step toward deeper utility and stronger community engagement.
The miniapp rollout marks another milestone in Shiba Inu’s roadmap. Lead developer Shytoshi Kusama has repeatedly highlighted AI adoption as a priority for the ecosystem. The SHIB team views the collaboration as a way to merge gaming, blockchain, and artificial intelligence within a unified experience. As a result, the project expects higher user involvement as more holders test the new Shiba-branded features.
TokenPlay AI operates as the only Token OS and was created by Astra Nova, a known name in Web3 development. NVIDIA and artificial general intelligence (AGI) contributed to the technology behind Astra Nova. The platform also collaborates with Alibaba Cloud, which increases its appeal to Web3 creators seeking scalable tools. The protocol intends to use these capabilities to streamline the creation of miniapps for blockchain communities.
The company plans to offer Shiba Inu creators tools that generate applications in seconds. These tools require no coding and allow users to build simple games tailored to SHIB audiences. TokenPlay AI suggested that this feature will support a new wave of content and reward-driven engagement. The team believes this approach aligns with Shiba Inu’s long-term vision for Web3 expansion.
While Shiba Inu is a core partner, TokenPlay AI confirmed that it will also support several other communities during its early access launch. The event, scheduled for Thursday, includes Neiro, Sundog on Tron, and Solana’s Peanut meme coin. Other participating projects include Hippo, MemeCore, Moodeng, and MemeX. The company targets ecosystems with active user bases to accelerate engagement across multiple networks.
Meanwhile, user interest continues to rise. TokenPlay AI’s website shows 378,742 people on its waitlist, a steep increase from 22,021 in June. The growth reflects widespread anticipation around the new Shiba miniapp and the broader expansion of the protocol’s tools. Team members reported that demand has climbed sharply ahead of Thursday’s rollout.