Shiba Inu's layer 2 network, Shibarium, experienced a 58.8% drop in transactions following a major backend upgrade. Transactions fell from 3,010 on April 30 to 1,240 by May 2, as the network underwent a significant system overhaul. This decline is attributed to a temporary disruption in data visibility caused by server migration and blockchain reindexing, rather than a decrease in actual usage. The upgrade aimed to enhance performance by rebuilding core infrastructure components, which temporarily affected how transactions were recorded. As synchronization progresses, network stability is improving, and transaction volumes are expected to normalize in the coming weeks. Despite the short-term disruption, Shiba Inu's ecosystem continues to expand, with developments like the Shib Alpha Layer and support from Rakuten Wallet indicating ongoing growth.