Key Takeaways
- Kabosu, Web3’s favorite doge has died after over a decade of peak internet fame.
- Kabosu had been fighting liver disease and leukemia.
- The Shiba Inu was originally adopted from a rescue shelter in 2008.
Kabosu, the legendary face of the “doge” meme and cryptocurrency icon, has sadly passed away at the age of 18.
The Shiba inu rose to fame in 2010 after a photo of her with crossed paws and an odd look on her face captured the hearts of the internet. Since then, she has gone on to be one of the most famous dogs on Earth.
18 Years of the Doge
After over a decade of peak internet fame, the face behind the beloved “doge” has died.
Sharing on social media, her owner Atsuko Sato wrote:
“To all of you who loved Kabosu, On the morning of the 24th of May, Kabosu crossed the rainbow bridge. Thank you all so much for your support over the years.”
https://twitter.com/kabosumama/status/1793904054978195901
The beloved Shiba Inu had been suffering from liver disease and leukemia.
“She went very peacefully without suffering, as if falling asleep while feeling the warmth of my hands petting her. “Thank you all so much for loving Kabosu all these years.”
Kabosu was adopted by Ms Sato in 2008, rescuing her from a puppy mill where she would have otherwise been put down.
The unlikely superstar also has a special place in the hearts of the crypto community as the face of Dogecoin (DOGE).
This memecoin became known for having a philanthropic community and was launched even higher into infamy after Elon Musk began posting about it.
The Community Responds
Posting to X, Dogecoin notes the “immeasurable” influence that Kabosu has had around the world.
The Dogecoin community has been involved in numerous charitable efforts around the world. So much so, that the Dogecoin Foundation’s motto since forming in 2014 is Do Only Good Everyday, or DOGE.
Last year, to celebrate Kabosu’s 17th birthday, the foundation pulled together $100,000 to erect a statue in her honor.
Here, one of the Internet’s most adored memes will live on forever.
Eddie is a gaming and crypto writer at CCN. Covering the often weird and wonderful world of Web3 with an adoring, but skeptical eye.
Prior to CCN, Eddie has spent the past seven years working his way through the crypto, finance, and technology industry. He began with PR and journalism with Bitcoin PR Buzz and BitcoinNews.com, eventually working his way to become a copywriter with a dozen firms, including the likes of Polkadot before returning to journalism in 2023.
Having studied Radio production and journalism at University in the UK, Eddie spent a few years making podcasts and presenting on a local London radio station as he built up his writing chops.
A lifelong skateboarder, Eddie can often be found at the skatepark or touring the streets looking for something new to try. That, or kicking back playing JRPGs on his original PSP.
