Shytoshi Kusama, the lead ambassador for Shiba Inu, has returned to social media after weeks of silence, addressing community concerns following the damaging Shibarium hack in September 2025. The incident, which caused significant user losses, had left the SHIB community seeking clarity and guidance during Kusama's absence.
Kusama reassured supporters that his silence was strategic, stating he had been actively supporting the Shiba Inu development team behind the scenes. "Sometimes silence is a weapon for quiet war," he shared on X, emphasizing a measured leadership approach. He directly responded to calls for more transparency, explaining, "One bandage. Take off. Fix. Put on. One at a time."
The key announcement centers on an upcoming "ultra-important" update scheduled for Sunday. Kusama indicated this presentation would be extensive, likely lasting two hours or more, and would deliver in-depth insights to address the community's many concerns. The goal is to provide clarity and help regain trust post-crisis.
In a related development, Shiba Inu developer Kaal Dhairya broke his own brief silence with a lengthy post defending the project's leadership. Drawing parallels between artists, visionaries like Vincent van Gogh and Elon Musk, and Shytoshi Kusama, Dhairya highlighted how creators often face rejection and mockery. He pointed to SHIB's origins in 2020 when it was considered a joke, asserting that "vision built this."
Dhairya issued a warning to critics and spreaders of FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt), noting that while the SHIB Army has largely ignored attacks, "Don't test us." He contextualized the current criticism of Kusama, recalling how the lead ambassador was adored as a "genius, savior of retail investors" during SHIB's all-time high in October 2021, contrasting it with the bear market accusations and personal attacks.
The community now eagerly awaits Sunday's detailed update from Shytoshi Kusama, hoping it will mark a turning point in recovering from the Shibarium hack and charting a clear path forward for the ecosystem.
