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Buy Shiba Inu in the UK
Shiba Inu
SHIB
What is Shiba Inu?
Shiba Inu is an Ethereum-based alternative to Dogecoin (AKA the original memecoin).
Launched in 2020 by someone known only as ‘Ryoshi’, SHIB has no real purpose (like DOGE). However being built on Ethereum means that it can be used to create DeFi products like the decentralised exchange (DEX), Shibaswap.
While SHIB is essentially a very, very expensive crypto in-joke, with CoinJar Card users can nominate SHIB as their spend account and use it for in-store and online purchases. And really, is there any better conversation starter than telling a mate you just shouted them coffee with SHIB?
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Shiba Inu vs Dogecoin: What’s the difference?
Dogecoin was the original memecoin, created in December 2013 as a joke version of Bitcoin and built using essentially the same technology. Shiba Inu was inspired by Dogecoin, but was deployed as an ERC-20 token on the Ethereum blockchain. This means that beyond being a purely tongue-in-cheek crypto, it also has the power to use smart contracts in the shape of dapps and DeFi.
How to buy Shiba Inu in the UK?
People typically buy Shiba Inu in the UK through a crypto exchange such as CoinJar. You simply create an account, verify your ID – it only takes a few minutes – and then either deposit money from a bank account or use a credit or debit card to make the purchase.
Who created Shiba Inu?
Shiba Inu was created in August 2020 by an anonymous figure known only as Ryoshi. Ryoshi declared that Shiba Inu coin would be the “Dogecoin Killer”.
What is the safest way to buy Shiba Inu coin?
The safest way to Buy Shiba Inu is through a trusted exchange with a proven track record. CoinJar is Australia’s longest-running crypto exchange and has been operating since 2013 with no unplanned downtime, security breaches or loss of customer funds. We are registered with the FCA UK (for AML purposes) and work with some of the world’s largest payment providers, including Mastercard, Visa, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Can I buy Shiba Inu with a credit or debit card?
Yes – with CoinJar Instant Buy you can buy Shiba Inu with any UK-issued Visa or Mastercard. We also offer support for Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Will Shiba Inu coin reach $1?
As this would put the market cap of Shiba Inu slightly north of $589 trillion, the answer is no.
Why buy SHIB with Coinjar?
CoinJar is the longest-running crypto exchange in the UK and has been designed from the ground up with security and ease-of-use in mind. From the quick and intuitive sign-up process, to our lightning fast bank deposits and withdrawals, low fees starting at 0% (on CoinJar Exchange), and a user-friendly iOS and Android app, CoinJar is the ideal crypto exchange whether you’re buying crypto for the first time or an experienced investor.
CoinJar’s digital currency exchange services are operated by CoinJar UK Limited (company number 8905988), registered by the Financial Conduct Authority as a Cryptoasset Exchange Provider and Custodian Wallet Provider in the United Kingdom under the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, as amended (Firm Reference No. 928767).
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