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Kabosu, the Shiba Inu who became the iconic face of Dogecoin and a beloved meme figure, has passed away in Japan at the age of 19. Her owner, Atsuko Sato, shared the heartbreaking news, marking the end of an era for the meme community and cryptocurrency enthusiasts worldwide.

成為狗狗幣標誌性面孔和深受喜愛的meme 人物的柴犬Kabosu 在日本去世，享年19 歲。結束以及全世界的加密貨幣愛好者。

Kabosu's internet fame began in 2010 when photos of her went viral, inspiring the creation of the "Doge" meme. This meme, characterized by Kabosu's expressive face and humorous captions in broken English, rapidly spread across the internet, becoming a cultural phenomenon. In 2013, Kabosu's image was adopted as the mascot for Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency initially launched as a joke but quickly evolved into a significant player in the crypto market.

Kabosu 的網路名氣始於 2010 年，當時她的照片瘋傳，激發了「Doge」表情包的創作。這個表情包以卡博蘇表情豐富的表情和蹩腳的英語字幕為特色，迅速在網路上傳播，成為一種文化現象。 2013 年，卡博甦的形像被用作狗狗幣的吉祥物，狗狗幣最初是作為一個笑話推出的，但很快就發展成為加密貨幣市場的重要參與者。

"Today, Kabosu, our community's shared friend and inspiration, peacefully passed in the arms of her person. The impact this one dog has made across the world is immeasurable. She was a being who knew only happiness and limitless love. Please keep her spirit and her family in..." - Dogecoin (@dogecoin), May 24, 2024

「今天，卡博蘇，我們社區共同的朋友和靈感來源，在她親人的懷抱中平靜地去世了。這隻狗對世界的影響是不可估量的。她是一個只知道幸福和無限愛的人。

Dogecoin's official Twitter account paid tribute to Kabosu, highlighting her immeasurable impact on the world. They noted that she was a symbol of happiness and love, whose spirit touched and shaped many lives globally. DOGE to USD by CoinMarketCap

狗狗幣官方推特帳號向卡博蘇致敬，強調她對世界的不可估量的影響。他們指出，她是幸福和愛的象徵，她的精神感動並塑造了全球許多人的生活。透過 CoinMarketCap 將 DOGE 兌換為 USD

Since its launch over a decade ago, Dogecoin (DOGE) has achieved significant milestones, becoming the eighth largest cryptocurrency with a market capitalization of $22.85 billion and a daily turnover in the billions. The popularity and success of Dogecoin can be largely attributed to Kabosu's endearing presence on its logo, which captured the hearts of many.

自十多年前推出以來，狗狗幣 (DOGE) 已實現了重大里程碑，成為第八大加密貨幣，市值達 228.5 億美元，每日交易額達數十億美元。狗狗幣的受歡迎和成功很大程度上歸功於其標誌上可愛的 Kabosu 形象，俘獲了許多人的心。

Dogecoin's influence extended beyond just being a meme. Kabosu played a crucial role in uniting a diverse community of cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Without her, the landscape of meme-based cryptocurrencies, a sector now worth $58 billion, might not exist.

狗狗幣的影響力不僅只是一個迷因。 Kabosu 在團結多元化的加密貨幣愛好者社群方面發揮了至關重要的作用。如果沒有她，基於迷因的加密貨幣領域（目前價值 580 億美元）可能不會存在。