The mysterious founder of the Shiba Inu publically appeared all masked up, rocking a phenomenal outfit.
In an unexpected turn of events, Shiba Inu’s pseudonymous founder, Shytoshi Kusama, publicly appeared for the first time ever. The surprising revelation excited the SHIB community.
Since Shiba Inu’s launch in August 2020, Kusama has remained unidentified, choosing to stay anonymous even as the coin gained popularity.
The crypto asset posted on X that its founder stole the show at its first public appearance while showcasing an amazing outfit. However, there is a big catch here: It was impossible to verify if the individual behind the masks was indeed the real SHIB leader, as his face remained covered.
“See you tomorrow at around noon in the IVS Official Shiba Inu booth for my first-ever meet and greet. I’m excited to meet you all in Kyoto,” Kusama tweeted.
The post quickly struck a chord with the SHIB community, sparking excitement and eager anticipation.
Users Want to See Shytoshi Kusama
Many expressed eagerness to see the face behind the “Shytoshi Kusama” name. One user asked out of curiosity, “Is this like seeing you in person? Booth G24 will be a busy one.”
Another user noted that the timing is Perfect for “Shibapendence Day.”
The excitement wasn’t only among community members. Lucie, from the Shiba Inu team, replied to Kusama’s tweet with a GIF that perfectly expressed her excitement and joy.
The tweet indicates that this event will not only mark a milestone for the community but also serve as a celebration for the team behind Shiba Inu.
In addition, the pseudonymous lead had mentioned his upcoming trip to Japan in a previous social media post. As the lead of Shiba Inu, he described the visit as fulfilling a long-held dream. He aimed to meet with Japan’s top innovators to discuss Shiba Inu’s future, the shift from Web2 to Web3, and related themes.
The Price of SHIB
Meanwhile, following the event, the price of SHIB slightly responded positively. After a 15% decline overnight, the meme coin has recovered 5% of its losses.
As of the time of writing, the digital asset is currently trading at $0.00001604, with a market capitalization of $9.48 billion. SHIB has an all-time high (ATH) of $0.00008616, recorded on October 27, 2021.