• Kabosu, the Shiba Inu famous for the “Doge” meme and Dogecoin, passed away
• A farewell party for Kabosu will be held on May 26 at Flower Kaori in Narita City
• Analysts predict DOGE might drop initially but could rally due to strong emotional

Kabosu, the Shiba Inu who inspired the “Doge” meme and Dogecoin, passed away peacefully on May 24 at 18 years old. Her owner, Atsuko Sato, announced the news on her blog, expressing gratitude for the love and support she received over the years. A farewell party for Kabosu, also known as “Kabo-chan,” will be held on May 26 at Flower Kaori in Narita City.

Kabosu first garnered attention in 2010 when Sato posted photos of her on her blog. One particular image, showing Kabosu with a skeptical and curious expression, quickly went viral. This image became the “Doge” meme, often accompanied by phrases in broken English and Comic Sans font.

By 2013, Dogecoin was created, using Kabosu’s image as its official logo. Initially intended as a joke, Dogecoin evolved into a popular cryptocurrency. It has been involved in several charitable initiatives, including funding for clean water projects and the Jamaican bobsled team.

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• Kabosu, the Shiba Inu famous for the “Doge” meme and Dogecoin, passed away
• A farewell party for Kabosu will be held on May 26 at Flower Kaori in Narita City
• Analysts predict DOGE might drop initially but could rally due to strong emotional

Kabosu, the Shiba Inu who inspired the “Doge” meme and Dogecoin, passed away peacefully on May 24 at 18 years old. Her owner, Atsuko Sato, announced the news on her blog, expressing gratitude for the love and support she received over the years. A farewell party for Kabosu, also known as “Kabo-chan,” will be held on May 26 at Flower Kaori in Narita City.

Kabosu first garnered attention in 2010 when Sato posted photos of her on her blog. One particular image, showing Kabosu with a skeptical and curious expression, quickly went viral. This image became the “Doge” meme, often accompanied by phrases in broken English and Comic Sans font.

By 2013, Dogecoin was created, using Kabosu’s image as its official logo. Initially intended as a joke, Dogecoin evolved into a popular cryptocurrency. It has been involved in several charitable initiatives, including funding for clean water projects and the Jamaican bobsled team.

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