The fervent NFT community, known as ‘Own The Doge,’ is making waves as it collaborates with local authorities in Sakura, Japan, to erect a statue in honor of Kabosu, the iconic Shiba Inu who inspired the legendary Doge meme and, subsequently, Dogecoin. This remarkable endeavor will culminate in the grand unveiling of Kabosu’s statue on November 2nd, coinciding with the beloved dog’s birthday.
The City of Sakura, enthusiastic about this initiative, has joined hands with Own The Doge, ensuring that Kabosu’s lasting legacy is enshrined in her birthplace. The statue will find its permanent home in Sakura Furusato Square, a place that holds special significance as it was frequented by Kabosu and her devoted owner.
Kabosu’s fans, both within and outside the crypto community, rallied together last year to raise funds for the creation of this monumental statue. Their ambition doesn’t stop at terrestrial recognition; they aspire to one day place Kabosu’s likeness on the moon, a testament to the meme’s cultural impact and the global fascination with Dogecoin.
“We’ve been operating for over two years, bringing Doge to places she’s never been, including Hollywood, EDM bangers, and space (The Doge NFT going on a SpaceX mission to moon),” said tridog of PleasrDAO, the community that owns the NFT. They further added, “Our goal is to become THE Doge gathering place online for all of the Doge and meme community.”
The statue’s unveiling promises to be an extraordinary event, with a range of interactive activities and celebrations planned. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet her owner Atsuko Sato. Moreover, individuals with NFT holdings in the ‘Own The Doge’ community will receive special privileges and rewards as part of the festivities.
Kabosu’s Monumental Journey with ‘Own The Doge
At the forefront of this heartfelt initiative is PleasrDAO, a collective of NFT collectors renowned for acquiring high-value NFTs and fostering thriving communities, including ‘Own The Doge.’ They firmly believe that ‘DOGE’ stands for “Do Only Good Everyday,” and they channel their collective influence towards meaningful charitable contributions worldwide. Notably, ‘Own The Doge’ holds the distinguished honor of being the top crypto contributor to Save The Children, reflecting their commitment to making a positive impact on the world.
Additionally, ‘Own The Doge’ is actively engaged in the production of a doge documentary, chronicling the remarkable life of Kabosu and the meme’s meteoric rise from obscurity to cultural phenomenon. This documentary aims to shed light on the doge meme’s enduring significance in internet culture and its pivotal role in the creation of Dogecoin in 2013, which subsequently paved the way for a slew of other dog-themed tokens.
The captivating tale of the doge meme’s origin began in 2010 when Atsuko Sato snapped a photograph of her beloved Shiba Inu, Kabosu, for her personal blog. Little did she know that this innocuous image would go on to captivate the hearts and minds of millions. The meme’s journey into the mainstream began when John Monarch, the individual who shared Kabosu’s photo on Reddit, gave her the iconic moniker “doge.”
This marked the inception of a meme that has since become an integral part of internet culture. It not only fueled the creation of cryptocurrency Dogecoin but also inspired a multitude of dog-themed cryptocurrencies that, at the zenith of their popularity, boasted market capitalizations worth tens of billions of dollars.
As Kabosu’s statue prepares to grace Sakura Furusato Square, the ‘Own The Doge’ community, in collaboration with the City of Sakura, is gearing up to celebrate the profound impact of Kabosu and the enduring legacy of the doge meme. This event stands as a testament to the power of online communities and their ability to transform digital phenomena into tangible, lasting tributes.
