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Vitalik Buterin Supports Dogecoin (DOGE) Community with Strategic Support.
Vitalik Buterin, the founder of #Ethereum , expressed his sadness on social media over the death of his #Shiba Inu dog Kabosu, who became an internet phenomenon and the face of Dogecoin. Buterin's tweet, "Rest in Peace Kabochan," was a heartfelt response to Kabosu's owner Atsuko Sato's post announcing the death of her 19-year-old dog. Kabosu's image went viral in 2010, leading to the creation of Dogecoin by Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer in 2013. Since then, the Dogecoin community, known as the “Doge army”, has grown by leaps and bounds and Kabosu has become a lovable mascot.
Kabosu's death resonated deeply in the crypto community. Prominent figures such as Elon #Musk and the official Dogecoin account also paid tribute. Musk tweeted that Kabosu was “ascending to heaven,” while #Dogecoin founder Billy Markus shared a meme of Kabosu talking to Death, with Death telling the dog, “I was told you were the best.” This wave of sadness and respect reveals the significant cultural impact Kabosu has had on the cryptocurrency world.
This latest tribute isn't the first time Vitalik Buterin has shown his support for the Dogecoin community. In the past, Buterin has made several donations to the Dogecoin Foundation, an organization dedicated to the development and promotion of Dogecoin. In 2021, Buterin joined the foundation as a member and proposed several initiatives to develop cryptocurrency. One of his prominent suggestions was for Dogecoin to switch from a proof-of-work (PoW) algorithm to a proof-of-stake (PoS) system, which would increase its efficiency and sustainability.
As the #Dogecoin community evaluates Kabosu's legacy, there is a renewed focus on the future of cryptocurrency. Switching to a proof-of-stake system, as suggested by Buterin, could be an important step. This change not only reduces the environmental impact of mining, but can also increase the security and scalability of the network.
