Shytoshi Kusama, the pseudonymous lead SHIB developer, announced another public appearance on X, following his presentation at a major Web3 event in Kyoto, Japan. Kusama’s concealed identity and distinctive attire, including black clothing, two masks, a hood, and a katana, captivated the SHIB community at the IVS 2024 conference. The SHIB army has been buzzing with photos and videos from the event. Kusama expressed gratitude to the IVS 2024 organizers and SHIB fans, announcing Mumbai as his next destination. While a “meet and greet” in Mumbai remains unconfirmed, fans eagerly await further appearances in places like Dubai, California, and Delhi. The community’s enthusiasm highlights the growing influence of the SHIB project. Meanwhile, Shiba Inu (SHIB) saw a 15.14% surge in value over the last 24 hours, raising its market cap to $9.37 billion and ranking it 13th by market cap. Trading volume also rose by 28.02%, indicating increased investor interest.