🤝 Vitalik Buterin Extends Support to DOGE Community
Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum blockchain, expressed his condolences on the X social media platform over the passing of the iconic meme Shiba Inu dog, Kabosu. This gesture indirectly reflects his continued support and respect for the Dogecoin community.
🔸 Vitalik Buterin Pays Tribute to Kabosu
Buterin tweeted “Rest in peace Kabochan” in response to a tweet from Kabosu's owner, Atsuko Sato (@kabosumama), announcing the dog's passing at the age of 19. Kabosu gained fame in 2010 when her photos went viral, inspiring the creation of Dogecoin in 2013 by Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer. Kabosu became the mascot for DOGE and gained further popularity within the expanding Dogecoin community.
💬 Rest in peace Kabochan 💛 — vitalik.eth (VitalikButerin) May 24, 2024
Following Kabosu's passing, prominent figures in the crypto community, including Elon Musk, the official Dogecoin account, and DOGE founder Markus, paid tribute to her, expressing solidarity with the Dogecoin community.
🔸 Vitalik Buterin and Dogecoin Foundation
Musk tweeted that Kabosu had “ascended to heaven,” while the DOGE creator shared a meme portraying Kabosu conversing with Death, who praised her as the best.
This isn't the first time Buterin has shown support for the DOGE community. He has previously made significant donations to the Dogecoin Foundation and became a member in 2021, aiming to propose improvements for DOGE, including transitioning from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake algorithm.
