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In a heartfelt and unexpected tribute, Ethereum cofounder Vitalik Buterin took to X (formerly Twitter) to mourn the passing of Kabochan, the beloved Shiba Inu dog that inspired the iconic Dogecoin meme.

以太坊联合创始人维塔利克·布特林 (Vitalik Buterin) 在 X（前身为 Twitter）上表达了衷心而出人意料的悼念，哀悼 Kabochan 的去世，Kabochan 是一只深受人们喜爱的柴犬，它激发了标志性狗狗币模因的灵感。

The news of Kabosu's passing was shared by her owner, Atsuko Sato, who announced that the cherished pet had died peacefully in her sleep. Sato described Kabosu's final moments as peaceful, with the morning sun streaming through the window and birds singing, marking a serene end to the dog's joyful life.

Kabosu 的主人佐藤敦子 (Atsuko Sato) 分享了 Kabosu 去世的消息，并宣布这只心爱的宠物在睡梦中平静地去世。佐藤形容卡博苏的最后时刻是平静的，清晨的阳光透过窗户照射进来，鸟儿在歌唱，标志着这只狗的快乐生命平静地结束了。

On his X account, Buterin posted a simple yet poignant message: "Rest in Peace Kabochan" in reaction to Kabochan's owner, Atsuko Sato's, post announcing her passing away.

Buterin 在他的 X 账户上发布了一条简单而令人心酸的消息：“Kabochan 安息吧”，以回应 Kabochan 的所有者佐藤敦子 (Atsuko Sato) 宣布她去世的消息。

Rest in peace Kabochan 💛 https://t.co/R4Fx7rbmcw— vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) May 24, 2024

安息吧 Kabochan 💛 https://t.co/R4Fx7rbmcw—vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) 2024 年 5 月 24 日

Kabosu, affectionately known as "Kabochan" by fans, was more than just a meme; she was a symbol of the playful spirit of the internet and the cryptocurrency movement. Her image, characterized by a quizzical expression, sparked not only a global meme phenomenon but also inspired Dogecoin, which started as a joke but is now the eighth-most valuable cryptocurrency, with a market capitalization of $22.88 billion.

Kabosu，被粉丝亲切地称为“Kabochan”，它不仅仅是一个模因；她是互联网和加密货币运动顽皮精神的象征。她的形象以古怪的表情为特征，不仅引发了全球模因现象，还启发了狗狗币，狗狗币最初只是一个笑话，但现在是第八大最有价值的加密货币，市值达 228.8 亿美元。

Born around Nov. 2, 2005, Kabosu was rescued from a puppy mill by Atsuko Sato, a kindergarten teacher living in Sakura, Japan. The Doge meme featuring Kabosu’s iconic quizzical expression would later become an internet sensation in 2013, spreading joy and laughter across the world.

Kabosu 出生于 2005 年 11 月 2 日左右，被居住在日本佐仓市的幼儿园老师佐藤敦子 (Atsuko Sato) 从一家小狗工厂救了出来。以卡博苏标志性的古怪表情为特色的 Doge 表情包后来在 2013 年引起了网络轰动，在全世界传播了欢乐和笑声。

The news of Kabochan’s passing has elicited a strong reaction across social media. Members of the Dogecoin community, affectionately known as "Shibes," as well as the general crypto community continue to pay tribute.

卡博尚去世的消息在社交媒体上引起了强烈反响。狗狗币社区的成员（被亲切地称为“Shibes”）以及整个加密社区继续表示敬意。

Dogecoin’s official X account also posted a tribute, saying, "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."

狗狗币的官方X账户也发文致敬，称：“今天卡博苏，我们社区共同的朋友和灵感来源，在她的怀里安详地去世了。这只狗在世界各地产生的影响是不可估量的。她是一个知道的人只有幸福和无限的爱。”

The Dogecoin Foundation also paid its respects, posting on X, "Rest in peace, dear Kabosu, beloved Doge. You were very much wow."

狗狗币基金会也在 X 上发帖表示敬意，“安息吧，亲爱的卡博苏，心爱的狗狗。你太棒了。”