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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.

成为狗狗币标志性面孔和深受喜爱的 meme 人物的柴犬 Kabosu 在日本去世，享年 19 岁。她的主人佐藤敦子 (Atsuko Sato) 分享了这一令人心碎的消息，标志着 meme 社区时代的结束以及全世界的加密货币爱好者。

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 的网络名气始于 2010 年，当时她的照片疯传，激发了“Doge”表情包的创作。这个表情包以卡博苏表情丰富的表情和蹩脚的英语字幕为特色，迅速在互联网上传播，成为一种文化现象。 2013 年，卡博苏的形象被用作狗狗币的吉祥物，狗狗币最初是作为一个笑话推出的，但很快就发展成为加密货币市场的重要参与者。

"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，卡博苏，我们社区共同的朋友和灵感来源，在她亲人的怀里平静地去世了。这只狗对世界的影响是不可估量的。她是一个只知道幸福和无限爱的人。请保持她的精神和她的家人......” - 狗狗币 (@dogecoin)，2024 年 5 月 24 日

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

狗狗币官方推特账户向卡博苏致敬，强调她对世界的不可估量的影响。他们指出，她是幸福和爱的象征，她的精神感动并塑造了全球许多人的生活。通过 CoinMarketCap 将 DOGE 兑换为 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.

自十多年前推出以来，狗狗币 (DOGE) 已实现了重大里程碑，成为第八大加密货币，市值达 228.5 亿美元，日交易额达数十亿美元。狗狗币的受欢迎和成功很大程度上归功于其标志上可爱的 Kabosu 形象，俘获了许多人的心。

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.

狗狗币的影响力不仅仅只是一个模因。 Kabosu 在团结多元化的加密货币爱好者社区方面发挥了至关重要的作用。如果没有她，基于模因的加密货币领域（目前价值 580 亿美元）可能不会存在。