Shiba Inu has announced significant privacy enhancements for its Shibarium and BONE platforms, utilizing Zama's ZK technology. The upgrades, named Zama and Kohaku, will introduce private, quantum-resistant smart contracts to Shibarium. A public testnet is currently live on Sepolia, with a full launch on Ethereum expected in Q4 2025, followed by expansion to other EVM chains and Solana in 2026. These upgrades will incorporate privacy pools and quantum-safe signatures, leading to increased gas costs for private transactions, payable in BONE. Additionally, Shiba Inu has partnered with TokenPlay AI to integrate SHIB as an in-app utility token for Shiba-themed applications, further expanding its ecosystem and utility.