The successful launch of the Shibarium mainnet overwhelmed Shiba Inu, prompting the need to address the network's extreme traffic congestion. In the initial update, it was revealed that Shibarium experienced a surge of millions of computing units of traffic within the first moments of its launch.

The unprecedented volume of traffic prompted Shiba Inu to investigate its origin, leading to the discovery that a single block contained thousands of normal transactions and contract creations. As a precautionary measure, Shibarium entered failsafe mode to safeguard the funds.

The launch of Shibarium, eagerly awaited as an Ethereum L2 solution by Shiba Inu, unexpectedly attracted a staggering 21 million wallets. Utilizing a Proof-of-Participation consensus mechanism, Shiba Inu seeks to eliminate the need for Proof-of-Work (PoW) deployment entirely. However, this distinctive value proposition contributed to the challenges encountered during Shibarium's launch.

To address these issues, Shibarium has enlisted support from other networks, including collaboration with the Unification team to scale the blockchain network. Multiple strategies are being considered, with Shibarium committing to providing regular updates via its website and social media channels.

Additionally, a recent update shared by a developer on the website addressed the circulation of fake screenshots on the internet, cautioning users against trusting unofficial sources. The developer emphasized the importance of relying on official channels for accurate information, particularly as some media outlets were found to quote social media comments instead of sharing verified updates.

In a proactive move, Shibarium has secured $2 million to address any potential issues following a network restart.