Lucie, the official marketing lead for the Shiba Inu (SHIB) team, has issued a powerful message to the crypto community, particularly to teams launching new tokens. In a recent post on X titled “The Story of Price,” she addressed a fundamental truth that many crypto project founders often overlook and delivered an essential recommendation for anyone building in the digital asset space.
Lucie: “You Can’t Force People to Buy Your Token”
In her post, Lucie warned that many new crypto teams make the critical mistake of trying to manipulate or control their token’s value through hype or pressure. Drawing a parallel to human relationships, she wrote:
“You can’t force anyone to buy a certain token” in the same way that you “can’t force people to love you or choose you.”
Instead, she encouraged teams to improve their product and evolve organically. According to Lucie, success comes when teams attract loyal holders who believe in the project’s long-term value—not those drawn by fleeting price action.
However, what teams can do is grow, improve their product and “attract those who will hold you and truly value” their projects and their tokens.
Her words serve as a timely reminder in an era dominated by meme coins, influencer promotions, and unsustainable launches.
“Mocked at the Start. Feared in the End”: The SHIB Mentality
In another post, Lucie shared a reflection on SHIB’s journey from a meme coin to a respected player in the crypto ecosystem. She reminded followers that many dismissed SHIB as a joke in its early days, yet the team persisted.
“Mocked at the start. Feared in the end. This is SHIB. We keep building, no matter the market or criticism.”
— LucieSHIB
Her message echoed the SHIB community’s resilience and commitment to long-term vision, contrasting with the short-term mindset that dominates many new token projects.
SHIB Community Burns Over 49 Million Tokens in Two Days
While Lucie shared insights and inspiration, the SHIB community backed it up with action. According to data from Shibburn, a platform tracking Shiba Inu token burns, the community incinerated over 49 million SHIB in just two days.
The burns occurred across four major transactions, including:
- 22,668,481 SHIB
- 14,993,658 SHIB
- 3,125,929 SHIB
- 8,258,774 SHIB
Notably, an anonymous wallet initiated both the first and final transactions, suggesting the involvement of a committed holder or developer address.
Earlier reports revealed that the SHIB burn rate spiked by 17,930% as a result of these burns, sending waves of excitement across the community. However, this surge was short-lived as of now, the burn rate has sharply dropped by 79.89%, a stark contrast to the explosive metrics seen just a day before.
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Conclusion: Build with Value, Not Just Hype
Lucie’s candid warning and the SHIB team’s consistent work highlight a lesson every token creator must remember: value trumps hype. While price may grab attention, only strong products and authentic communities create staying power in the volatile crypto landscape.
As SHIB continues its journey, it stands as an example of what can be achieved through persistence, vision, and community-driven momentum, no matter how humble the beginning.
