The gap between expectations and reality
SHIB still ranks second among meme assets by market capitalization and has over 1.5 million holders worldwide. However, the enthusiasm of the early days is gradually giving way to skepticism. Investors are increasingly asking themselves: can the project go beyond viral hype and offer real value?The figure of the lead developer - Shytoshi Kusama - plays a key role in this distrust, as his actions (or lack thereof) directly influence the sentiments within the community.
Mysterious disappearances and rumors of departure
Kusama has repeatedly disappeared from the public space for weeks and even months without leaving any explanations. The last time he was out of touch for more than a month, which sparked a wave of rumors about his possible withdrawal from the project. His return occurred literally against the backdrop of a crisis: a hack was recorded on the Shibarium bridge with damages of almost $3 million.Instead of a direct comment regarding the leak or further security measures, the developer limited himself to general assurances of "commitment to the cause." This approach only heightened investors' suspicions and undermined trust in the project's management.
The market reacted instantly
Despite impressive growth in early September - when the price of SHIB jumped by 26% - the current dynamics have changed sharply. In the last 72 hours, the asset has decreased in value by 13.34%, dropping from a local maximum of $0.00001484 to $0.00001305.This decline reflects not so much technical factors as the growing uncertainty surrounding the strategic vision and stability of the Shiba Inu team. While the community awaits concrete steps rather than promises, trust - and price - continue to melt.