Kabosu, the Dog Behind Dogecoin is Dead

Kabosu, the Beloved Shiba Inu Behind the Dogecoin Meme, Passes Away

Kabosu, the Shiba Inu who became the iconic face of Dogecoin and the "doge" meme, passed away peacefully on May 24. Her owner, Atsuko Sato, announced the news in an official blog post, stating that a farewell party would be held on May 26 at Flower Kaori in Kotsu no Mori, Narita City.

Kabosu's Legacy in the Crypto Community

Atsuko Sato expressed her gratitude for the outpouring of love and support Kabosu received throughout her life. Kabosu's followers and the crypto community paid tribute to her, sharing memories and expressing their condolences.

Beyond humor, Kabosu's story highlighted the importance of pet adoption and animal rescue. Her life was saved through such a program, and Sato often used her fame to advocate for animal welfare, inspiring many to consider adopting pets from shelters.

Kabosu's legacy as the face of the Doge meme will forever be remembered as a symbol of joy and the power of the internet to connect and entertain people worldwide.

Kabosu's Health Struggles

In December 2022, Atsuko Sato revealed on Instagram that Kabosu was facing a serious health condition. She assured her followers that Kabosu was receiving support from around the world and would be well cared for.

Sato did not disclose the specific medical issues Kabosu was experiencing, but she encouraged followers to send love, prayers, and positive vibes. Shiba Inu dogs typically have an average lifespan of 12 to 15 years, and Kabosu was 17 years old at the time of her passing.

Kabosu's Influence on Dogecoin

In 2010, an image of Kabosu from Sato's blog became the inspiration for the viral "doge" meme. The meme's popularity eventually led Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer to create Dogecoin in 2013, widely considered the first "meme coin."

Despite its origins as a joke, Dogecoin remains highly popular in the cryptocurrency world nearly a decade later. Its popularity soared after Elon Musk, the American entrepreneur behind PayPal, Tesla, and SpaceX, expressed support for the cryptocurrency over Bitcoin. Musk has even proposed Dogecoin as a payment method for Twitter Blue subscribers.

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