Shytoshi Kusama Breaks Silence, Calls Absence Claims ‘Preposterous’ Amid Exploit

Key Points:

• Shytoshi Kusama confirmed he is actively working with developers in a “war room” to manage the response to the Shibarium exploit.
• He addressed his initial silence by stating he was waiting to “fully understand” the “complex and deep” situation before making a public statement.
• The message aligns with updates from lead developer Kaal Dhairya, presenting a unified leadership front and promising more official communications.

Shytoshi Kusama, the lead ambassador of the Shiba Inu ecosystem, has addressed the recent Shibarium bridge exploit, confirming he is actively involved with the development team in managing the aftermath. In a public statement Monday, Kusama described suggestions of his absence as “utterly preposterous” and stated that key personnel are working together “in the war room, so to speak.”

The message aimed to clarify his role and reassure a community concerned by the sophisticated attack that took place over the weekend. Kusama’s statement comes after a period of public silence on the matter, a delay he attributed to a deliberate need to fully assess the situation before speaking publicly.

A Deliberate and Calculated Approach

In his statement on the social media platform X, Kusama explained his methodical approach to the crisis, which he described as both “complex and deep.” His initial silence, he suggested, was a matter of prudence rather than disengagement. 

“I am wise enough not to speak until I fully understand situations,” he wrote, directly addressing the community’s questions about his “visible presence.”

But I am wise enough not to speak until I fully understand situations, and this one is a bit complex and deep; that being said… Yes, we are on it, in the war room, so to speak. More official statements will follow for Shib channels. Thank you for your patience and understanding

— Shytoshi Kusama™ (@ShytoshiKusama) September 15, 2025

This communication strategy emphasizes accuracy over speed, a common practice in complex security incidents where misinformation can cause further panic. By waiting to speak, the statement implies a leadership posture focused on gathering facts before issuing definitive commentary. 

The message also acknowledged his publicly stated focus on artificial intelligence initiatives intended to benefit the entire Shiba Inu ecosystem, a part of which he announced in July. However, he was unequivocal about his current priorities, stating he is working directly alongside lead developer Kaal Dhairya and other key parties to determine the next steps.

A Unified Front in Crisis Management

Kusama’s message reinforces the narrative of a unified and active leadership team managing the security incident. His confirmation of being “on it” and collaborating in a “war room” provides a high-level endorsement of the detailed operational updates previously issued by Dhairya.

Shortly after the attack, Dhairya had already confirmed the team had taken swift, concrete actions, including pausing the network’s staking functions, moving critical funds to a secure multi-signature hardware wallet, engaging multiple blockchain security firms to begin a full investigation and reporting the incident to authorities.

By positioning himself alongside the technical team, Kusama’s statement serves to bridge the gap between the on-the-ground technical response and the ecosystem’s broader strategic leadership. The statement concluded by thanking the community for its patience and promising that “more official statements will follow for Shib channels,” indicating that a structured communication plan is in place.

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