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My Shiba Academia, the Ultimate Meta Social Project Arrives, Aims to Be the Next Shiba Inu
Grand Rapids, Michigan–(Newsfile Corp. – November 1, 2021) – My Shiba Academia Heroes, a collection of 25,000 playable NFTs in an upcoming MMO game on Ethereum. The collection drops in November 2021.
Figure 1: My Shiba Academia, the ultimate Meta social project arrives, aims to be the next Shiba Inu
The market for NFT-based games is rapidly emerging. Every day, new projects kick off and bring together two of the largest new-gen demographics, gamers, and NFT collectors. Above all, it provides a fun and easy initiation to the blockchain through engaging DeFi applications and flashy games.
About My Shiba Academia Heroes
My Shiba Academia (MSA) is a social cross-chain Massive Multiplayer Online (MMO) game that comes with a collection of 25,000 NFTs. These non-fungible tokens are unique “heroes” that users can redeem for their in-game performance. Furthermore, they can cosmeticize them and use them to engage with other players.
This GameFi project uses paid progression-based NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain. For instance, these heroes are available in 4 tiers of different levels of uniqueness. Furthermore, they are randomized to give all players equal opportunities.
However, players can mint their heroes to reach higher tiers. This means that users can add to their collection by improving their non-fungible heroes with items. Therefore, they have a good chance at increasing their uniqueness and, subsequently, their value.
The Gaming Element
My Shiba Academia aims to make NFT collecting more enjoyable by introducing a gaming element to it. With the mission to build a token-driven community and lead the GameFi movement to a new level.
Besides the MMO, the project promises a proprietary ecosystem expansion that will include several DeFi features. They are a hyper deflationary utility token, a decentralized exchange, governance tokens, DApps, and an in-game NFT minting service.
MSA Tokenomics
Fueling My Shiba Academia’s development and features is the $MSA Token. This digital coin will act as a bridge between the Ethereum and BSC blockchains. This way, both ERC-20 and BEP-20 token holders can purchase NFTs in MSA and play the game.
$MSA is a hyper deflationary token that the project maintains by buying it back from exchanges and burning it. This way, it reduces its supply and, in the long term, it increases its value. Alternatively, users will receive tokens through airdrops and after each in-game purchase they make.
DxSale as the LaunchPad
The project developers chose DxSale as the launchpad for the token’s launch on October 25, 2021. It set a maximum supply of 5 billion $MSA tokens. Also, these tokens are subject to a decentralized usage rewards mechanism that will revalue transactions with 5% slippage. Here’s how it will work:
- 5% will go to the holders’ decentralized wallets only for every active user transaction.
Through this mechanism, My Shiba Academia encourages users to play more and upgrade their NFTs more. Simply put, the more they play, the more rewards they gain.
Further distribution of the $MSA tokens include:
- 60% to Uniswap/PancakeSwap
- 10% to Team Tokens (5% to owner wallet, which will be locked for 6 months, 2% to Community and Events Leader, 2.5% to Media Relations Coordinator, and 0.5% to Moderation Team)
- 10% to Exchanges and Partnerships
Additionally, the project will burn 20% of the initial supply. At the time of writing, the $MSA smart contract has successfully passed a top-grade security audit from Solidproof. The German company will also provide MSA with KYC standards.
My Shiba Academia Ecosystem Features
The team behind My Shiba Academia Heroes has ambitious plans for the project’s future. With the devised an extensive roadmap with a versatile suite of features. Among them are:
Shiba Heroes NFTs
My Shiba Academia’s soon available heroes will have different rarity tiers and, therefore, values. The developers have envisioned 4 different levels:
- Student Heroes – 10,000 NFTs
- Trainee Heroes – 7,500 NFTs
- Heroes – 5,000 NFTs
- Pro-Heroes – 2,500 NFTs
Upon minting, all heroes will pass through a randomization process. Naturally, the fewer NFTs are in a tier, the more expensive they are. Nevertheless, all heroes will be unique and easy to customize through items, which are other NFTs in the game.
In terms of appearance, the MSA heroes resemble a combination of Japanese anime art, animals, and mythology. Among them are Shiba Inu, Akita Inu, Kishu Inu, Hokkaidu Inu, Jando Inu, and more.
Hero Swap/DeX
The HERO SWAP feature is a decentralized exchange (DEX), where users can swap any ERC20 or BEP20 token. Additionally, it will serve as a bridge for easy conversion of BSC $MSA tokens into ETH and vice-versa.
MSA will use Uniswap and PancakeSwap to create customized platforms. This way, users will be able to store their tokens there.
DApp Launch
My Shiba Academia plans to launch a decentralized application (DApp). This feature will enable users to stake MSA tokens against BNB, BUSD, ETH, USDC, and USDT.
While it also aims to deploy APYs that will compete with high-performance yield projects. As a result, token holders will have plenty of staking options at their disposal.
My Shiba Academia Features
- Hero Watch
Hero Watch is one innovative feature from My Shiba Academia. This wallet tracker will enable users to track several metrics, including:
- Their $MSA rewards
- Their wallet balance
- The amount of burned tokens
- Upcoming contests and their winners
- The interest they will be receiving from their $MSA stakes
Additionally, they will be able to calculate how much they will earn within a specific period. This way, they can adjust their staking terms for better profits.
- A Hero’s Cape
This feature will act as a merchandise e-commerce store. Here, users can purchase various clothing items and accessories with the game’s trademark components. Additionally, MSA will partner with multiple reputable urban brands to produce the highest quality apparel to the community.
This feature will be used to reinvest in the MSA platform. For instance, 25% of the sales will go towards further project development. An additional 5% will go towards community contests, and 10% will go towards marketing. Lastly, 10% will go to a charity of the community’s choice.
My Shiba Academia Heroes MMO
According to the My Shiba Academia Heroes whitepaper, MSA will be the first project to have a progression and regression system. This means that users can re-roll their NFT heroes, which can move up or down the tiers, increasing or decreasing their values, respectively.
The four tiers we mentioned above will reward heroes with different characteristics, including Attack, Defense, and Quirk. Also, they will have access to a broad range of in-game NFT items.
MSA has developed the visual representation of the game through a partnership with Stainless Games. The result should be an engaging animated universe where heroes will defend a city against AI villains.
Users will also be able to earn passive income by staking their heroes on the platform’s SWAP feature. This way, they can borrow NFTs but still play the game. This will be possible through a character clone that they receive for the duration of their staking.
In the second version of the game, users will also have access to a PVP gaming feature. This future release does not have a date yet.
Listed on Coin Gecko and Coin Market Cap
My Shiba Academia launch 5 days ago and they are now listed on Coin Market Cap and Coin Gecko.
Coin Gecko: https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/my-shiba-academia
Coin Market Cap: https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/my-shiba-academia/
How to Purchase $MSA
Social Media Handles:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlayShiba
Telegram: https://t.me/PlayShibaa
Medium: https://medium.com/@PlayShiba
Github: https://github.com/My-Shiba-Academia
Media Details
Company Name: My Shiba Academia
Contact Name: James N.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.myshibaca.com/
To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/101515
A Pivotal Moment for Blockchain’s Many Frontiers
Today’s briefing arrives at a crossroads in blockchain’s evolution. From AI-driven Layer-1 grant programs to gamified resets in Web3, from supply-chain trust revolutions to exchange-driven token incentives, and high-stakes regulatory leadership shifts, the industry is charting new territory on multiple fronts. As builders, investors, and policymakers navigate this shifting terrain, five stories stand out for their potential to reshape blockchain’s trajectory:
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Lightchain Protocol AI unveils a $150,000 developer grant program to onboard top builders in AI × blockchain.
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Blockchain gaming experiences its lowest engagement of 2025, signaling a sector reset toward sustainability.
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Norwegian Seafood Council research highlights blockchain’s trust-building power in global supply chains.
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MEXC Exchange announces the Einstein (EIN) listing on July 20, 2025, buoyed by a $50 million rewards event.
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Summer Mersinger, a US CFTC commissioner, is tapped as CEO of the Blockchain Association, marking a pivotal regulatory turn.
In this op-ed–style briefing, we’ll unpack each development, explore its implications for blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3, DeFi, and NFTs, and assess how these narratives intersect to define today’s momentum.
1. Lightchain Protocol AI’s $150K Grant: Catalyzing Decentralized Intelligence
What happened: On May 15, 2025, Lightchain Protocol AI—a Layer-1 blockchain optimized for AI workloads—launched its Developer Grant & Ecosystem Incentive Program, pledging up to $150,000 in total funding to on-board teams building dApps, explorers, wallets, analytics dashboards, DeFi protocols, NFT platforms, and AI-powered modules on its network. Grants are milestone-based (up to $5,000 per milestone), accompanied by technical support, co-marketing, and ecosystem visibility. Source: Bitcoin News
Why it matters: Lightchain’s move underscores the growing fusion of AI and blockchain. By allocating resources to builders at the intersection of these technologies, the protocol signals that the next wave of innovation will hinge on intelligent smart contracts, federated learning coordination, and on-chain decision-making. For developers, this grant lowers barriers to entry and emphasizes sustainable, value-driven growth over token speculation.
> “We’re seeking impactful projects that align with Lightchain AI’s goal of bridging AI and blockchain—everything from AI prediction markets to compute marketplaces.” > — Lightchain Protocol AI Core Team
Implications:
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DeFi & NFTs: Expect AI-augmented lending protocols and NFT platforms with dynamic metadata driven by on-chain models.
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Ecosystem Growth: Lightchain’s aggressive grant strategy may spur competitors (e.g., Ethereum layer-2s) to bolster their own builder incentives.
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Governance & Sustainability: The milestone-based approach aligns funding with tangible progress, a model DeFi DAOs may increasingly adopt for resource allocation.
Source: Bitcoin News
2. Blockchain Gaming’s 2025 Low: A “Reset” Toward Quality
What happened: According to Crypto.news, blockchain gaming saw daily active wallets dip to 4.8 million in April 2025—a 10% month-over-month decline and the lowest point of the year for Web3 gaming. Share of the DApp ecosystem for gaming fell to 21%, now tied with DeFi, while AI projects surged to 16% of on-chain activity. Funding also plunged nearly 70% from March to $21 million in April, though Arbitrum Gaming Ventures deployed $10 million from its $200 million fund to support titles like Wildcard, XAI Network, and Proof of Play. Source: Crypto.news
> “Capital is harder to secure, but that’s not necessarily bad. Weak projects are falling away, and funds are flowing into builders laying the groundwork for the next generation of blockchain games.” > — Sara Gherghelas, DappRadar Analyst
Why it matters: The downturn reflects a market recalibration from token-centric models toward user engagement, game mechanics, and interoperability—key for mainstream adoption. High-profile missteps (e.g., Square Enix shelving Symbiogenesis, Sega’s experimental launch of KAI: Battle of Three Kingdoms) contrast with enduring partnerships like Ubisoft + Immutable’s Might & Magic card game.
Implications:
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DeFi and Gaming Convergence: As DeFi’s share remains steady, expect crossover innovations (e.g., on-chain staking integrated into gameplay).
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Investor Focus: Sustainable tokenomics over ‘yin-yang’ hype; capital will favor projects with robust retention metrics and revenue models.
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NFT Utility: Gaming’s reset may accelerate evolution of NFTs beyond collectibles into dynamic, utility-driven assets.
Source: Crypto.news
3. Deepening Trust in Seafood with Blockchain Transparency
What happened: Perishable News reported on May 15, 2025, that the Norwegian Seafood Council found 89% of consumers desire more information on seafood sourcing. Producers are piloting decentralized blockchain solutions to trace products “sea to shop floor,” sharing immutable data on species, harvest location, handling, and quality checks to reassure ethically conscious buyers. Source: Perishable News
Why it matters: While most blockchain discourse orbits finance and gaming, supply-chain applications represent a mass-market use case for Web3. Immutable provenance data combats fraud, illegal fishing, and mislabelling—an urgent concern as global seafood consumption climbs.
Implications:
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Consumer Engagement: Brands adopting on-chain traceability can premium-price products by verifying sustainability standards, fair labor practices, and environmental impact.
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DeFi Integration: Tokenized incentives could reward ethical producers or create staking mechanisms for supply-chain stakeholders.
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Broader Web3 Adoption: Success in seafood may catalyze blockchain tracking in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and luxury goods.
Source: Perishable News
4. MEXC’s Einstein (EIN) Listing & $50 Million Rewards Event
What happened: PR Newswire announced on May 16, 2025, that MEXC, a leading global crypto exchange, will list the Einstein (EIN) token on July 20, 2025 (UTC). To celebrate, MEXC has launched a $50 million EIN rewards event, offering incentives through trading competitions, referral bonuses, staking pools, and community tasks. Source: PR Newswire
Why it matters: Large-scale rewards events can drive short-term volume spikes and social engagement, but they also test community loyalty and tokenomics viability. EIN’s positioning as a “science-minded” utility token in educational and research partnerships adds thematic depth to what might otherwise be a routine exchange listing.
Implications:
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Trading & Community Growth: Expect surges in trading volume, potentially setting new ATHs for MEXC’s platform metrics.
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DeFi Crossplay: EIN holders may see integration into DeFi protocols for governance, liquidity mining, and educational grants.
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Regulatory Watch: Large-scale token events continue to attract scrutiny over securities classifications and promotional compliance.
Source: PR Newswire
5. Summer Mersinger Becomes CEO of the Blockchain Association
What happened: Gadgets360 reported that on May 14, 2025, the Blockchain Association confirmed that Summer Mersinger, currently a commissioner at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), will step down on May 30 and begin as the Association’s CEO on June 2. Mersinger has championed balanced, consumer-focused digital asset rules and will spearhead advocacy for fit-for-purpose legislation alongside US regulators. Source: Gadgets360
> “Summer’s knowledge of how elected officials think through complex questions will be vital as we await next steps on stablecoin and market structure bills.” > — Blockchain Association
Why it matters: The appointment bridges regulatory expertise and industry advocacy at a moment when Congress is eyeing stablecoin frameworks and broader crypto oversight. Mersinger’s shift signals a blurring of lines between government and industry, with potential to accelerate law-making and foster public-private collaboration.
Implications:
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Policy Acceleration: Expect renewed momentum on stablecoin legislation, DeFi disclosures, and market-structure rules by August 2025, per administration timelines.
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Industry Confidence: Firms may feel emboldened to innovate under clearer regulatory signals, supporting growth in DeFi, NFT marketplaces, and tokenized asset offerings.
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Global Alignment: US-led regulatory frameworks often influence EU and APAC regimes—this leadership change could ripple through the international policy landscape.
Source: Gadgets360
Conclusion: Five Threads Weaving Tomorrow’s Blockchain Fabric
Today’s headlines paint a multifaceted portrait of blockchain’s ongoing maturation:
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Ecosystem Incentives: Grant programs like Lightchain’s signal a builder-first ethos, turbocharging AI × blockchain synergy.
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Quality Over Hype: Gaming’s dip reflects a necessary market reset, steering capital to sustainable, engagement-driven projects.
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Real-World Utility: Supply-chain transparency demonstrates blockchain’s power beyond finance, enhancing consumer trust.
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Tokenomics in Motion: Exchange listings and rewards events underscore the ever-evolving interplay between liquidity, community, and utility.
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Regulatory Convergence: Leadership moves like Mersinger’s appointment highlight the tightening feedback loop between policymakers and the Web3 sector.
As blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3, DeFi, and NFTs continue to intersect, today’s developments underscore a pivotal shift: the industry is moving from speculative frontiers to pragmatic, real-world applications—backed by funding, governance, and policy frameworks that prioritize longevity and trust. Keep these threads in mind as we watch the next chapters unfold.
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