Shytoshi Kusama, the lead developer of Shiba Inu, has tantalized the community with a cryptic tweet, hinting at a “very big” announcement. In a new post, Kusama stated, “Leak time, I can assure you. Next week, we have a very big announcement. Year-ending surprise for the army.” The cryptic nature of the post continued with a claim that it would be a world-first, reinforcing SHIB’s position as a trailblazer in Web 3. Lucie responded to the post, saying, “Okay, Shytoshi Kusama, let’s break the internet… now finally…”
The announcement has sparked speculation within the community about the nature of the revelation, ranging from the anticipation of new project launches like Shibaswap 2.0 to potential strategic collaborations. Whatever the announcement may entail, it is sure to be closely monitored by community members, especially given its timing at the end of the year.
Kusama’s influential role was recently recognized, as he was featured among the top 50 influential figures in the crypto space this year. CoinDesk specifically acknowledged his contributions to transforming Shiba Inu from a speculative token to a prominent player in the decentralized finance [DeFi] sector.
Expressing gratitude for the recognition, Kusama tweeted, “Thanks, Coindesk, for the award. Maybe now they’ll give me a follow! Moreover, I want to make sure that Shibarmy notes that I did not accept the top 50 in the crypto title for myself. I requested the award be given to the entire #SHIB community. Thanks again, everyone.”
Shiba Inu Layer-2 Cross 100M Transactions
Shiba Inu’s layer-2 scaling protocol, Shibarium, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 100 million transactions. Both Lucie and Shytoshi Kusama expressed joy and pride in this accomplishment. The trio of tokens associated with Shibarium—BONE, SHIB, and LEASH—collectively contributed to this impressive transaction count.
The heightened activity aligns with an imminent release on the main network scheduled for later this year. Demonstrating a commitment to continuous innovation, the Shibarium team announced the retirement of Puppynet on December 15th, paving the way for an upcoming upgrade slated for release in January. This strategic move underscores the project’s dedication to progress and ongoing development.