Shiba Inu's lead ambassador, Shytoshi Kusama, has maintained a notable silence on social media platform X since his last post on September 15. This quiet period has drawn significant community attention, particularly as the Shiba Inu ecosystem has faced recent tests of its resilience.
Key challenges include a rebase issue with the LEASH token and a brief exploit of the Shibarium bridge. In a recent development, the Shibarium bridge hacker reportedly refused a bounty offer. Following this, K9 Finance contributor Shima publicly revealed the hacker's trail to facilitate action by enforcement agents.
In his final post, Kusama indicated that his silence should not be mistaken for absence, affirming his continued support for the Shiba Inu team. He disclosed that his focus has been on advancing AI initiatives aimed at improving Shiba Inu ecosystem tokens. Kusama began stepping back from public X activity in late July following the release of an AI-focused paper. While he has hinted at his activities through changes to his public location and bio, he has offered no further commentary.
The central question now is whether Kusama will break his silence in December. Historical patterns show increased activity from him during this month in previous years. In December 2024, he launched a 44-episode podcast series titled "Shy Speaks," offering deep insights into the Shiba Inu project. The previous December, in 2023, he generated buzz by highlighting developments for the then-newly launched Shibarium and outlining future expectations.
As of December 6, 2025, Kusama's silence continues. He has cited an intense focus on a personal, AI-driven mission. Whether the SHIB lead ambassador has plans for a December reveal or will extend his silence into 2026 remains unknown.
