In an emotional announcement via its X account, Dogecoin confirmed the passing of Kabosu, the beloved dog who became the face of the popular cryptocurrency. According to the message, Kabosu died peacefully on the morning of May 24 at 7:50 a.m., surrounded by care and comfort.
“Today, Kabosu, the friend and shared inspiration of our community, passed away peacefully in her arms. The impact of this dog across the world is immeasurable. He was a being who only knew happiness and limitless love. Please keep her spirit and that of her family in your heart, and above all, carry her with you throughout your story – we are all lucky that hers touched and shaped ours. Thanks, Pumpkin! the post office bed.
Dogecoin’s beloved Shiba Inu dies at 17
Kabosu, a Shiba Inu, has become an internet sensation due to her distinctly alert and endearing expression, which was captured in a photo by her owner. This image later became the iconic face of Dogecoin, symbolizing the playful spirit of the digital currency originally created as a joke.
Kabosu’s image helped fuel the rise of Dogecoin, which has since become a significant player within the cryptocurrency community. The official blog post shared by Dogecoin recounts the serene moments leading up to Kabosu’s death:
“Last night, as usual, (Kabosu) ate rice and drank a lot of water too. From the window the soft light shone, outside the window the birds sang in a beautiful morning, while I caressed her as if she was sleeping, she died quietly.
The blog also highlighted the deep bond between Kabosu and its owner, who expressed his deep gratitude to all those who have cherished Kabosu over the years: “For a long time, Kabosu has been loved by all of you, and for that, I I’m really grateful for that. Kabosu was the happiest dog in the world and I was the happiest owner. She is always there, smiling and wagging her tail, staying close to me.
Kabosu was adopted by Japanese kindergarten teacher Atsuko Sato from a pet shelter in 2008, after being rescued from a puppy mill. His serene and slightly amused expression in a photograph posted online in 2010 caught the attention of Internet users, leading to widespread circulation of memes.
The popularity of the meme ultimately inspired the creation of Dogecoin in December 2013. Dogecoin founders Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer chose Kabosu’s image for the logo of their new cryptocurrency to reflect its fun and friendly philosophy, distinctly different from the more serious tone of other cryptocurrencies. -currencies like Bitcoin.
Dogecoin has since witnessed significant growthboth in value and in its community, with the image of Kabosu at the forefront, symbolizing both the fantasy and unexpected success of the digital currency.
The Dogecoin community expressed its deep condolences. Sato announced a farewell party: “We will hold a farewell party for Kabo-chan on Sunday, May 26th. It will be held at Flower Kaori in Kotsu no Mori, Narita City, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
At press time, DOGE was trading at $0.1585.
Featured image of Atsuko Sato, chart by TradingView.com
