Mysterious 'Masked Man' At Mumbai Airport Turns Out To Be Shiba Inu Co-Founder Shytoshi Kusama. Here's All You Need To Know About Him
Shytoshi Kusama is a pseudonym adopted by one of the co-founders and leading developers of the Shiba Inu project, drawing a parallel to Bitcoin's creator, who used the alias Satoshi Nakamoto.
Shytoshi Kusama, the enigmatic masked figurehead of the Shiba Inu cryptocurrency, continues his global tour, meeting with the SHIB community in various countries. His latest stop was India, where he made a public appearance accompanied by an unidentified masked partner, as per his recent tweet.
Thank you, Kyoto! Great event @IVS_Official ! Next stop... Mumbai! pic.twitter.com/rrUSjOksQc
— Shytoshi Kusama™ (@ShytoshiKusama) July 6, 2024
Shytoshi Kusama In Mumbai
On July 10, Kusama was spotted at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, clad in white attire with a distinctive black hood and double masks.
$SHIB @ShytoshiKusama Live in Mumbai, India
— SHIB Bezos (@BezosCrypto) July 10, 2024
With Whom?
#ShibaInu #ShibaInuETF #SHIBARMYSTRONG 💪 pic.twitter.com/Lix3bLQEOt
His companion mirrored the mystery, wearing a black hood and mask, but contrasted Kusama's traditional Indian-style outfit with white pants and a light brown jacket. The duo was seen strolling through a public event, speculated to be related to new technology.
Who Is Kusama's Masked Companion?
The appearance has stirred curiosity among SHIB enthusiasts, known as the 'SHIB army.' Videos of the event prompted fans to speculate on the identity of Kusama's companion, with guesses ranging from major SHIB developer Kaal Dhairya to SHIB marketing lead Lucie.
Why Is Kusama In India?
While Kusama had announced his visit to India, he did not disclose details about the tech event he attended, adding to the intrigue. It could be possible he is here to attend a meeting at a crypto startup, however, details are not yet clear.
Who Is Shytoshi Kusama?
Shytoshi Kusama is a pseudonym adopted by one of the co-founders and leading developers of the Shiba Inu project, drawing a parallel to Bitcoin's creator, who used the alias Satoshi Nakamoto. Despite maintaining anonymity, Kusama has been a consistent and active force behind the Shiba Inu development since its inception, refraining from revealing any personal details.
Unlike the ambiguous identity of Nakamoto, it is believed that Kusama's pseudonym represents a single individual, as inferred from his communications. Shytoshi Kusama has been active on Twitter since January 2021, becoming notably engaged with the community in April 2021. Initially an active member and poster on the Shibtoken Twitter account, Kusama transitioned to the lead developer role, using his platform to share updates and engage with the SHIB community.
His popularity on Twitter has soared, with over 955,000 followers, as he regularly addresses community queries and shares progress updates on Shiba Inu, coin burns, and the Shibarium project. Beyond Twitter, Kusama maintains a presence on Instagram and Medium, occasionally posting on the official Shiba Inu blog.
Despite the ongoing anonymity, Kusama is widely recognised by the handle "Ryoshi." Since the launch of the Shiba ecosystem in August 2020, the project has captured significant attention within the crypto space, establishing itself as one of the most renowned cryptocurrency initiatives globally.
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