Shiba Inu Devs' Silence Puts Shibarium Community On Edge, What'S Going On?

The Shiba Inu developer community has remained largely silent since late 2025, with key figures Kaal Dhairya and Shytoshi Kusama absent from public updates. Dhairya last addressed the community on December 31, unveiling the SOU (SHIB Owes You) system—an NFT-based method on the Ethereum blockchain to compensate Shibarium users affected by a September hack.

While community-led initiatives like Woofswap have expressed ongoing support for the SOU system, no official announcements have followed from core developers. As 2026 unfolds, Shiba Inu holders await further direction on the token’s future, with Dhairya acknowledging past setbacks but reaffirming the project's long-term vision and a potential shift in focus toward its technological core.