Do you remember that meme dog? Kabosu peacefully passed away last May, at the tender age of 18. A photo of this Shiba Inu with a suspicious look somehow became part of internet culture—and even helped spark the entire Dogecoin community.

It’s honestly quite moving to think about. Kabosu was originally just an ordinary pet dog on Atsuko Sato’s blog, but once that classic photo was released in 2010, it inexplicably took off out of nowhere. That “Doge” meme with the Comic Sans font—you’ve probably seen it too, right? In any case, in 2013 the Dogecoin team directly chose Kabosu as their official mascot.

What’s interesting is that this dog’s influence far exceeds what we could imagine. Dogecoin later became more than just an internet joke—it was actually used to fund humanitarian efforts such as clean water projects and even the Jamaican bobsled team. And it’s said that Kabosu’s image even influenced the digital strategies used in American politics—now that’s completely unbelievable.

After Kabosu passed away, the market saw some fluctuations. In the most recent 24 hours, Dogecoin is up 1.53%, and over the past seven days the increase reached 12.36%, while Shiba Inu stayed relatively calm. But behind this is the community’s longing for Kabosu’s legacy, as well as people’s emotional attachment to this legendary dog.

All in all, Kabosu’s story is like a snapshot of internet culture—a dog’s meme that unexpectedly changed the course of cryptocurrency development, and helped countless people find resonance in the virtual world. Kabosu will always be remembered.