As the Dogecoin community bids adieu to Kabosu, the Shiba Inu who came to represent the cherished “Doge” meme, they are all in a gloomy mood.
Following the announcement of Kabosu’s departure, there was an overwhelming amount of support for the dog icon. Robinhood, a well-known stock trading software, was among the many that joined in the tributes.
“RIP 2005-2024” was the statement sent by the official Robinhood X account to offer condolences on the beloved dog that had won over millions of hearts throughout the globe.
https://x.com/RobinhoodApp/status/1794049410621665386
Kabosu was more than simply a pet; he passed away at the age of 18. Her wry smile in a photo went viral, sparking a plethora of memes and ultimately serving as the inspiration for the cryptocurrency Dogecoin. Her picture became a symbol of the fun attitude of the internet age and provided delight to millions of people worldwide, as it was linked with positivism and humour.
In notable tributes, the Dogecoin community, popularly referred to as “Shibes,” paid their homage to Kabosu. Condolence messages descended over social media platforms in droves, with many remarking that Kabosu’s legacy will endure.
In a similar vein, Dogecoin’s value increased, seemingly as a sign of admiration for Kabosu. Before giving up part of its gains and rising as high as 6%, Dogecoin had gained 1.6% in the last day to trade at $0.165.
Robinhood responded to Kabosu’s passing by writing “RIP 2005-2024” with a prayer emoji, reposting Dogecoin co-founder Billy Markus, alias Shibetoshi Nakamoto,’s eulogy on X. Members of the Dogecoin community responded to the post after seeing this message.
Given the platform’s role in enabling Dogecoin trades that contributed to the cryptocurrency’s mainstream adoption, Robinhood’s acknowledgement of Kabosu’s demise is noteworthy. The platform’s homage to Kabosu, who rose above her meme beginnings to become a cultural figure, illustrates the wider influence she had on the internet and technology industry.
