The crypto community is mourning the loss of a beloved figure today. The news broke this morning that the Shiba Inu dog who inspired the creation of Dogecoin (DOGE) has passed away.

Kabosu, the photogenic Japanese Shiba Inu who became an internet sensation and eventually inspired the creation of the popular memecoin DOGE, peacefully passed away this morning around 8 am, as announced by her owner in a heartfelt blog post.

“Kabo-chan, today, May 24, at 7:50 am, I fell asleep… Outside the window, birds sing in a beautiful morning. They stroked me gently to sleep. It has gone softly…”

Kabosu lived a long life and was 18 years old, which is equivalent to 126 in dog years.

In memory of Kabosu, the official Dogecoin X account posted the following tribute:

“Today, Kabosu, our beloved friend and inspiration, peacefully passed away in the arms of her owner. The impact this dog has made across the world is immeasurable. She was a being who only knew happiness and unconditional love. Please keep her spirit and her family in your hearts, and most importantly, carry her with you as your story continues. We are all fortunate to have been touched and shaped by her.”

Atsuko Sado, the kindergarten teacher who rescued Kabosu in 2008, has been documenting her life and pets on her blog. In 2010, she shared a seemingly ordinary photoshoot of Kabosu, unaware of the monumental impact it would have on the internet.

The adorable Shiba Inu became the inspiration for countless memes, and eventually, the internet joke evolved into a cryptocurrency that exceeded its creators’ expectations. It even inspired the founder of an electric car company to believe in the power of crypto, further solidifying its presence in mainstream consciousness. Today, cryptocurrency has become a significant political topic, partly due to the attention brought to the industry by this adorable little dog from Japan.

Rest in peace, Kabosu. The world will forever remember you.

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