Shiba Inu Fans Anticipate Shibarium Launch As 'Special Countdown' Begins: Kusama Says 'Timing Is Everything'

The official Twitter handle of Shiba Inu SHIB/USD hints at a "special countdown" for its community, with fans speculating about the release of the Shibarium ecosystem.

What Happened: Shiba Inu's official Twitter account on Sunday shared a link to a website featuring a countdown timer along with a picture of a canine gazing out the window in the darkness.

 A special https://t.co/pl0HAXgkAE countdown has begun. Please allow DNS to propagate correctly, in case the website is loading blank for some users, try reloading again in a few minutes.

— Shib (@Shibtoken) December 18, 2022

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The tweet sparked confusion and speculation among Shiba Inu fans. What does the project hold for the future? Where will the meme cryptocurrency go next?

Shytoshi Kusama, the pseudonymous lead developer of Shibarium, recently shared an update with the community on their thoughts regarding the current bear market and the upcoming release of Shibarium. 

Despite the current market turmoil, Kusama remains optimistic. Shiba Inu's price has taken a tumble over the past few weeks; it still holds its place as one of the top cryptocurrency assets. With a bit of luck and some careful analysis, Kusama is confident that Shiba Inu is well-positioned to move back up the rankings soon.

"As people begin to realize the importance of Shib in the global scheme of next year, and burns increase in frequency, I hope to see a true impact on the circulating amount," Kusama said.

When asked about the possibility of Shibarium beta testing, Kusama neither confirmed nor denied it. Instead, Kusama emphasized the importance of collective effort and timing. "Guys please... if you understand that Shibarium is about a collective effort to combat the shadow cats of the world and the current conditions we all are subject to, then you know that timing is everything and your contribution is more important than WEN,” Kusama added.

Price Action: At the time of writing, Shiba Inu was trading at $0.0000085, down 2.18% in the past 24 hours, according to Benzinga Pro data.

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