Japanese Dog That Inspired $23 Billion Dogecoin Cryptocurrency Dies.
The internet's favorite Shiba Inu, Kabosu, has passed away. Kabosu's photo, with her tilted head and raised paws, became a meme sensation in 2010, inspiring the "Doge" craze with its funny captions in broken English. This meme later went on to influence the creation of Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency now valued at over $23 billion.
Kabozu's owner shared the news on her blog, mentioning Kabosu's peaceful passing at an estimated age of 18. Though Dogecoin began as a joke, it gained serious traction, with celebrities like Elon Musk tweeting about it. Kabosu even had a non-fungible token (NFT) artwork based on her photo sell for millions. While the "Doge" era may have begun as a lighthearted internet trend, Kabosu leaves behind a lasting legacy in the world of cryptocurrency.
