The beloved Shiba Inu named Kabosu, who became iconic as the face of Dogecoin, sadly passed away at 18 years old, as announced by her owner, Atsuko Sato. The touching news of Kabosu's peaceful passing in her sleep marked the end of a remarkable journey that started when a photo of her captured the hearts of internet users in 2010 with her adorable crossed paws and curious expression, quickly turning into a widely shared meme.
Her fame transcended internet circles when in 2013, software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer transformed her image into Dogecoin, a humorous cryptocurrency initially created as a parody of the booming Bitcoin market. Surprisingly, Dogecoin gained significant traction, with Kabosu's charm playing a key role in its widespread acceptance. The cryptocurrency's value surged notably in 2020 after Tesla's CEO Elon Musk expressed his interest and support for Dogecoin, actively promoting it on social media platforms.