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Dogecoin is the original meme coin, launched in 2013 as a joke and now a top-ten cryptocurrency. It's used for tipping, payments, and as a popular first crypto purchase.
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The basicsNew to crypto? Start here
What is Dogecoin?
Dogecoin started in December 2013 when two software engineers turned the 'Doge' Shiba Inu meme into a cryptocurrency, intending it as a parody of crypto speculation. The joke outlived the punchline: Dogecoin built one of crypto's friendliest communities and has remained a top-ten asset for years.
Technically, Dogecoin is a fork of Litecoin's code. It uses Proof-of-Work mining (merge-mined with Litecoin), produces a block every minute, and adds roughly 5 billion new DOGE per year. That uncapped supply makes it inflationary by design, better suited to spending and tipping than to scarcity-driven 'digital gold' narratives.
Dogecoin's price history is inseparable from internet culture and Elon Musk, whose tweets repeatedly moved the market. Tesla accepts DOGE for some merchandise, and X has explored DOGE payments. It remains the most traded meme coin and one of the most recognized brands in crypto.
Because it's listed on virtually every major exchange and costs fractions of a cent to send, Dogecoin is often the first coin newcomers buy.
Ticker
DOGE
Launched
2013
Max supply
Uncapped (~5B/yr)
Fixed forever
Smallest unit
0.00000001 DOGE
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STEP 02Verify your ID
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STEP 03Add a payment
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STEP 04Buy your DOGE
Enter an amount, confirm, and your DOGE is yours.
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Dogecoin buying FAQ
Dogecoin is a high-risk, sentiment-driven asset with an uncapped supply. It has real liquidity and longevity, but its price moves on community momentum and headlines more than fundamentals. Only invest what you can afford to lose.
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