Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin recently took to the X social media platform to express his condolences following the death of the iconic Shiba Inu, Kabosu. By acknowledging the loss, he indirectly reiterated his support and respect for the Dogecoin community.
🔸 **Tribute to Kabosu**
Vitalik tweeted "Rest in peace Kabochan" in response to a tweet from Kabosu's owner, Atsuko Sato (@kabosumama), marking the passing of the 19-year-old Shiba Inu. Kabosu rose to fame in 2010 after her photos went viral, eventually inspiring the creation of Dogecoin in 2013 by Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer. She became the face of the DOGE meme and a beloved figure within the growing Dogecoin community.
💬 Rest in peace Kabochan 💛 — vitalik.eth (VitalikButerin) May 24, 2024
Kabosu's death prompted tributes from many key figures in the crypto world, including Elon Musk and Dogecoin's founders, who shared their condolences, highlighting the collective mourning of the Dogecoin community.
🔸 **Vitalik Buterin and the Dogecoin Foundation**
Buterin has previously shown his support for the Dogecoin community, including significant donations to the Dogecoin Foundation. In 2021, he joined the foundation, proposing several enhancements for DOGE, such as shifting from a proof-of-work to a proof-of-stake algorithm.
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