Dogecoin

Dogecoin (DOGE) was created in 2013 by Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer as a lighthearted cryptocurrency based on the popular "Doge" Shiba Inu meme, originally intended as a joke but quickly evolving into a legitimate digital asset with a passionate community. Built on a fork of Litecoin's codebase, Dogecoin features faster block times and an inflationary supply model that makes it potentially well-suited for microtransactions and online tipping.

The Dogecoin ecosystem thrives on community-driven initiatives, charitable fundraising, and mainstream adoption accelerated by high-profile endorsements from figures like Elon Musk. Major companies including Tesla, AMC, and the Dallas Mavericks have accepted DOGE as payment.

At CoinDesk, we track Dogecoin news ranging from price movements and celebrity endorsements to technical developments and merchant adoption. Our coverage explores how meme culture intersects with serious cryptocurrency adoption, the impact of social media on DOGE's volatility, and the ongoing development efforts to improve the network's functionality.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person.

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Dogecoin Surge Sees Short Traders Lose $8M After Tesla Store Addition

Leveraged traders betting on an upside lost another $4 million on margin calls.

Von Shaurya Malwa14. Jan. 2022

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Dogecoin Surges 11% as Payments Go Live on Tesla Store

Users can purchase belt buckles, chargers, and other merchandise as of Friday.

Von Shaurya Malwa14. Jan. 2022

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Here Are the Top 10 Cryptocurrencies of 2021

Tokens linked to the metaverse, “Ethereum killers” and meme coins dominated gains this year.

Von Tracy Wang31. Dez. 2021

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The Psychology of Meme Coins, From Actual Investors

Inside the appeal of meme coins, and how they become “real.”

Von Megan DeMatteo30. Dez. 2021

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Planning for Better Breed of DOGE: Dogecoin Foundation Lays Out First-Ever Road Map

It’s the first-ever road map released by the foundation in its eight-year history and explores eight new projects, including the launch of LibDogecoin and GigaWallet.

Von Tanzeel Akhtar24. Dez. 2021

A Shiba inu, the dog breed that inspired both DOGE and SHIB, is getting a ride in cryptocurrency markets. (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

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Shiba Inu Spikes as Whales Add to Existing Positions

A single wallet purchased nearly $134 million worth of shiba inu tokens, wallet trackers show.

Von Shaurya Malwa22. Dez. 2021

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Market Wrap Year-End Review: Musk Pumps Bitcoin and Dogecoin

Dogecoin pumped along with bitcoin thanks to some high profile tweets.

Von Damanick Dantes, Bradley Keoun21. Dez. 2021

Image posted on Feb. 4, 2021, by Elon Musk's Twitter account. (@elonmusk/Twitter, modified by CoinDesk)

Podcasts

Year of the Doge

Von Nathaniel Whittemore19. Dez. 2021

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Dogecoin Leads Gains as Crypto Market Shows Muted Recovery

Crypto markets saw muted gains after almost a week of declines.

Von Shaurya Malwa15. Dez. 2021

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The Elon Effect: How Musk’s Tweets Move Crypto Markets

Elon Musk has repeatedly shown interest in toying with the crypto markets. We dive into how Tesla’s CEO has swayed the prices of DOGE and BTC during 2021.

Von Edward Oosterbaan14. Dez. 2021