Introduction to Dogecoin
Dogecoin (DOGE) is a cryptocurrency that started as a meme but quickly gained popularity as a fun and friendly digital currency. Based on the beloved "Doge" meme featuring a Shiba Inu dog, Dogecoin's logo features the iconic Shiba Inu face.
Dogecoin was created in December 2013 by software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer. Originally intended as a joke or parody currency, it quickly gained a following and became a legitimate player in the cryptocurrency world. In the early years, it was primarily used as a tipping mechamisms on platforms such as Reddit and Twitter.