Tensions are rising within the Shiba Inu ecosystem. As leadership elections approach, dissatisfaction is mounting — with current project lead Shytoshi Kusama facing growing criticism. Many in the community now claim he is unfit to lead one of the world's most prominent meme projects.

Widespread Criticism: WoofSwap and Others Demand Change

The situation escalated after WoofSwap and other influential voices in the SHIB community publicly questioned Kusama’s leadership. In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), critics cited his lack of strategic vision, weak communication skills, and failure to respond to community feedback.

“I don’t mind leaders who earn money or benefit from their role. But I won’t support those who lack the necessary skills and simply drain the community,” one critic stated. “The candidates don’t have to be saints — but they absolutely must be competent. We don’t need an incapable president.”

Side Projects and Broken Promises Raise Red Flags

Community members are also concerned about Kusama’s involvement in projects like SHY and POE (led by Kaal Dhairya). Many question whether these side ventures actually benefit the Shiba Inu ecosystem or are merely self-serving distractions.

Accusations of hypocrisy have emerged, with some users pointing out that the leadership praises developers behind failed tokens and dApps, while ignoring contributors who could bring long-term value.

Shiba Germany: “Return to Ryoshi’s Original Vision”

A prominent voice under the name Shiba Germany is calling on Kusama and other leaders to honor past promises — such as onboarding a billion users, activating 100 validators, and supporting core tokens like BONE, which some say have been sidelined. “Stick to Ryoshi’s vision,” she urged, reflecting a widespread desire to return to the project’s original ideals.

Tensions peaked after WoofSwap accused Kusama and Kaal Dhairya of favoritism — particularly for promoting POE while allegedly ignoring other legitimate projects on Shibarium.

🗳 What You Need to Know About the Shiba Inu Leadership Elections

On Tuesday, Shytoshi Kusama officially announced the start of Shiba Inu’s first-ever leadership elections. The community will soon elect an interim president and form core DAO councils, who will oversee the multibillion-dollar token economy and lead key administrative and technical initiatives.

According to the announcement, anyone from the community can run for interim president. Candidates must submit detailed profiles, undergo a review process, and be narrowed down to a top 10 shortlist. Voting will be token-based, allowing holders of SHIB, BONE, TREAT, or LEASH to cast votes — with each token representing one vote.

The finalists will then participate in a live debate, where they’ll share their goals and vision for the project’s future. A final vote will take place a week later to select the top three candidates. The winner must pass KYC verification and sign an NDA before assuming the role.

These elections follow the project’s 5th anniversary and mark a pivotal moment for the Shiba Inu ecosystem. The big question now is whether Kusama will remain in charge — or be replaced by a new community-elected leader.


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