– Kabosu, a Japanese shiba inu dog known as the face of the Dogecoin cryptocurrency and inspiration for the “doge” meme, has died at age 18.
– In 2010, her owner Atsuko Sato took a picture of Kabosu sitting on the couch with her paws crossed, which spread online and became a viral meme.
– The “doge” meme featured images of Kabosu and other shibas with silly captions in broken English portraying their inner thoughts.
– Dogecoin cryptocurrency was also launched in 2013 partly inspired by the doge meme, and has since gained backing from celebrities like Elon Musk and Snoop Dogg.
– Kabosu had been battling leukemia and liver disease but passed away quietly at home surrounded by her owner.
– She leaves behind a legacy as one of the original internet dog memes and mascots that helped launch Dogecoin into the mainstream cryptocurrency world.
Source: BBC
