Fresh speculation is emerging within the Shiba Inu community following new developments linked to lead developer Shytoshi Kusama. With the announcement of a non-crypto AI project and limited recent commentary on SHIB, questions are growing about whether Kusama is expanding his focus beyond the ecosystem or simply evolving his role as the project matures.
AI App Announcement Sparks Fresh Community Debate
Shiba Inu lead developer Shytoshi Kusama announced the upcoming launch of an independent AI application that extends beyond the crypto sector, triggering controversy about whether he may be pivoting away from Shiba Inu. For context, Kusama had gone silent and stepped back from social media in early December, with the break aimed at strengthening the ecosystem behind the scenes.
When he resurfaced online, enthusiasm surged across the SHIB community, with many supporters expecting major ecosystem updates and a clearer long-term direction. However, shortly after his return in late January, he revealed new details during a podcast titled Game Over.
During the discussion, he disclosed that the AI app is being developed at the request of an anonymous partner. According to Kusama, the application will not focus on cryptocurrency but will instead center on helping couples strengthen relationships and preserve family legacies through AI-powered tools.
The announcement surprised many community members who were anticipating Shiba Inu-related product expansions. Kusama also hinted that the AI application is scheduled for launch on February 14, 2026, further fueling debate about how much attention he may dedicate to Shiba Inu moving forward.
Limited Shiba Inu Commentary Raises Further Questions
Since his return, Kusama has made minimal public commentary about the broader crypto market or Shiba Inu itself. The lead developer’s X page has been largely dominated by religious-themed posts, adding another layer of speculation among followers trying to interpret his current priorities.
Interestingly, the only major Shiba Inu-related update from Kusama came from his retweet of an announcement relating to Astra Nova’s new partnership with SHIB. While the collaboration signals continued ecosystem activity, some community members expected more direct communication about SHIB development milestones, a more precise roadmap, and technical progress.
With February 14 approaching, questions are intensifying across the community. Many are wondering whether Kusama will return full focus to Shiba Inu following the launch of the AI app or whether this could signal the end of what some supporters call the “Shytoshi Kusama era.” Until clearer signals emerge, the narrative remains driven by speculation rather than confirmed structural changes.
Shiba Inu Price Action Reflects Pressure, but Analysts See Potential Rebound
Market data shows that Shytoshi Kusama stepped away from social media during a particularly brutal period for Shiba Inu, which ended 2025, trading around $0.0000069. Since then, the token has faced further downside pressure and is currently trading around $0.00000583, ranking approximately 26th in the broader cryptocurrency market.
Despite the weak price performance, some analysts remain cautiously optimistic. Crypto market expert Jonathan Carter recently noted in an X post that Shiba Inu appears to be testing the lower boundary of a falling wedge formation, a pattern often associated with potential bullish reversals.
According to Carter, early reversal signals may already be forming. Based on this technical outlook, Carter suggested that Shiba Inu could potentially rebound toward a minimum target of around $0.0000068 if buying momentum returns. In a more bullish scenario, he believes SHIB could attempt a much larger recovery toward the $0.000032 level over time.
Evans Kelvin
The CoinRemark Team
