Shiba Inu leash developer Shatoshi Kusama reappeared on X this week after an 84-day hiatus.
His return coincided with an increase in large SHIB transactions, which rose to their highest level since June, according to on-chain data.
Yayoi Kusama ends her 3-month silence
Kusama’s last public post was on September 16, when she said she was shifting her focus to AI-related projects aimed at strengthening the Shiba Inu ecosystem. At the time, he emphasized that he will continue to work closely with developer Kaal Dhairya and others on the next steps for the project.
His new activity on December 8th included several interactions with community posts. During these exchanges, he suggested that he took a step back to find “silence and peace” and invest in self-development.
Kusama also said that she felt it was the right time to speak again, although she hinted at some hesitation.
Why not speak up… *clears throat* https://t.co/xTdI2MnUyc
— Shytoshi Kurama™ (@ShytoshiKudama) December 8, 2025
Updated X location attracts community attention
In addition to the new attention, Kusama has updated the location of X. The transition from “Hawaii USA” to “Resurgence” immediately caught the attention of SHIB followers. The new tag does not mention a physical location, but hints at a return to the spotlight.
This subtle change has sparked speculation that further development will follow within the SHIB ecosystem.
Shiba Inu whale migration surges to highest level since June
Kusama’s return coincided with an increase in whale movement. Santiment said SHIB recorded the highest number of large transactions in the past six months. The analytics platform recorded 406 transfers of more than $100,000, which were last seen on June 6th.
Santiment also identified an increase of 1.6 trillion in SHIB held on exchanges. The company suggested that the combination of such whale activity and broader market trends could lead to increased volatility in the short term.
The movements of these whales caught Kusama’s attention and she expressed her curiosity.
Hmm… *pops chewing gum* https://t.co/CF5PJv1LnD
— Shytoshi Kurama™ (@ShytoshiKudama) December 8, 2025
market snapshot
At the time of reporting, SHIB was trading at $0.000008342. The token has fallen 3.07% in the past 24 hours and 5.51% for the week, adding context to the change in market behavior.