# Shiba Inu (SHIB) and the "Shiba Army" meme:
Shiba Inu (SHIB) and the "Shiba Army" meme
Shiba Inu is a cryptocurrency that started as a meme and has become a viral phenomenon in the cryptocurrency community. What is behind its success?
History of Shiba Inu
- Shiba Inu was created in August 2020 as a fork of Dogecoin.
- Its creator, Ryoshi, wanted to create a cryptocurrency that would be an alternative to Dogecoin.
The Shiba Army meme
- The Shiba Inu community calls itself the "Shiba Army" and is characterized by its enthusiasm and dedication.
- The Shiba Army meme has become popular on social media and has become a symbol of the community.
Features of Shiba Inu
- *Algorithm:* Proof of Stake (PoS)
- *Block time:* 15 seconds
- *Block reward:* Variable
Community and adoption
- Shiba Inu has an active and engaged community on social media.
- It has been listed on several cryptocurrency exchanges and has a significant market capitalization.
