Oscar Token, once a close ally of the Shiba Inu ecosystem, has publicly severed ties with the SHIB core team, triggering fresh controversy within one of crypto’s largest communities. The move follows strong accusations that Shiba Inu leadership has strayed from the project’s original ideals and no longer acts in the best interests of the SHIB Army.
Oscar previously played a visible role in the ecosystem, promoting a deflationary token model and running charity initiatives that supported the Shiba Inu community. The sudden fallout has raised questions about governance, transparency, and accountability inside the SHIB ecosystem.
Oscar Token Accuses Shiba Inu Team of Betraying Ryoshi’s Vision
In a blunt post on X (formerly Twitter), Oscar Token accused the Shiba Inu team of abandoning the founding principles laid out by SHIB’s anonymous creator, Ryoshi. According to Oscar, the current leadership “no longer represents Ryoshi’s vision” and is “not aligned with the interests of the SHIB army.”
The statement went further, alleging that SHIB has been used for “personal financial interests” rather than community-driven growth. Oscar concluded its message with a sharp declaration: “This is not SHIB. It never was.” As of now, the official @Shibtoken account and core team members have not publicly responded to these claims.
Despite the split, Oscar emphasized that it is not turning its back on the broader ecosystem. The project stated it will continue supporting the Shibarium network through its charity portal and stressed that members of the SHIB community will “always be welcome” within Oscar’s ecosystem. However, the project made it clear that it no longer supports or recognizes the official Shiba Inu team.
Growing Pressure on Shiba Inu Amid Community Frustration
The Oscar dispute comes at a sensitive time for Shiba Inu. Community commentators have increasingly criticized SHIB’s relatively weak price performance over the past two years, along with claims that the core team has focused on alternative revenue streams rather than token value and transparency.
Adding to the pressure is a separate conflict involving K9 Finance, another ecosystem participant. K9 Finance has warned it may withdraw support for Shiba Inu unless victims of a reported $2.4 million hack are compensated by January 6, 2026. Together, these public confrontations suggest deeper tensions between partner projects and SHIB leadership.
What this means for investors and the community is clear: confidence could erode if the Shiba Inu core team does not directly address the accusations, clarify its long-term vision, and respond to outstanding demands related to the hack. With multiple allies now speaking out, the SHIB ecosystem faces a critical moment that could shape its credibility and future direction.
