In a sad turn of events, Kabosu, the Japanese Shiba Inu who gained internet fame and inspired the creation of Dogecoin, has passed away at the age of 18. The news was announced by her owner, Atsuko Sato, on May 24th via a blog post and social media.
Kabosu first rose to popularity in 2010 when a photo of her with folded paws and a quizzical expression went viral on Reddit. This sparked the creation of 'doge' memes, which featured Kabosu's face photoshopped onto various images and backgrounds. The popularity of these memes led to the inception of Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency based on an intentional misspelling of 'dog.'
Dogecoin gained further attention when Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, began promoting it on Twitter in 2020. This resulted in a significant increase in demand for Dogecoin and caused its market value to surge.
Kabosu's impact on the world was immeasurable. Her legacy lives on through the countless memes that continue to circulate online, as well as the cryptocurrency that bears her name. The Dogecoin community paid tribute to Kabosu following the news of her passing, with many expressing their condolences and sharing memories of the beloved dog.
Atsuko Sato had previously shared that Kabosu was suffering from leukemia and liver disease in 2022. She is planning to hold a 'farewell gathering' on Sunday to celebrate Kabosu's life.
Kabosu, the internet sensation and inspiration behind Dogecoin, will be deeply missed by her fans around the world.
