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What is Dogecoin (DOGE)?

Dogecoin (DOGE) is an open-source, peer-to-peer cryptocurrency launched in December 2013 by Billy Markus, then a software engineer at IBM, and Jackson Palmer, then a product marketing manager at Adobe, who based it on the Shiba Inu ‘doge’ internet meme. Dogecoin runs on its own blockchain, secured by Scrypt proof-of-work mining, and has no maximum supply cap. People use DOGE for small online payments, tipping creators, and speculative trading.

Dogecoin began as a joke built on Litecoin’s code, but it runs a real proof-of-work blockchain that people use for tipping and small payments. Here is how the network works, what DOGE is actually used for, and the risks to weigh before you buy.

Dogecoin at a glance

• TickerDOGE
• LaunchedDecember 2013
• Created byBilly Markus, Jackson Palmer
• NetworkIts own blockchain (Dogecoin)
• ConsensusScrypt proof-of-work
• Block timeAbout one minute
• Supply modelNo cap, inflationary by design

How the Dogecoin network works

• Dogecoin’s code descends from Litecoin by way of Luckycoin, which is why the two chains share the Scrypt mining algorithm.
• The network targets a new block roughly every minute, so transactions confirm faster than on chains with longer block times.
• Transfer fees have historically been low, but they rise when the network is busy, so check the fee your wallet suggests before sending.
• A 2014 protocol change called AuxPoW lets Scrypt miners merge-mine Dogecoin alongside Litecoin, securing both chains with the same work.

What DOGE is used for and how its supply grows

• Dogecoin was built as a lighthearted alternative to Bitcoin, and its community adopted it for tipping and small payments.
• Tipping bots on Reddit and on Twitter, now X, were popular in Dogecoin’s early years.
• Unlike Bitcoin, Dogecoin has no fixed supply ceiling: new coins are issued with every block, so the circulating total keeps growing.
• That steady issuance keeps mining rewards predictable, but it also means DOGE is inflationary by design rather than scarce.
• Because Dogecoin runs on its own chain, you need a Dogecoin address from a wallet such as Dogecoin Core; Bitcoin or Ethereum addresses will not work.

Risks to know before you buy DOGE

• DOGE has no product revenue or cash flow behind it, so its price moves on internet sentiment rather than business fundamentals.
• Celebrity posts and social media trends can push the price sharply in either direction, and its history includes steep run-ups followed by prolonged declines.
• Public block-explorer data has repeatedly shown a small number of Dogecoin addresses holding a large share of the supply, though some of the largest are exchange wallets holding customers’ coins rather than single owners.
• Merchant acceptance remains limited, so treat DOGE as a high-volatility, sentiment-driven asset and only commit money you can afford to lose.

How do I buy Dogecoin (DOGE)?

You can buy Dogecoin on Coinmama with a credit card, debit card, bank transfer (SEPA or SWIFT), Apple Pay, or Google Pay, though the methods available to you vary by country. Coinmama has operated since 2013 and serves more than 3.5 million users across 190+ countries. Every purchase is non-custodial: your DOGE goes directly to the Dogecoin wallet address you enter at checkout. Support is available 24/7 at support@coinmama.com if you need a person to walk you through it.

Dogecoin sits alongside Coinmama’s other supported cryptocurrencies, so it is easy to compare projects before you commit. Bitcoin is the original proof-of-work network, Litecoin shares the Scrypt algorithm that Dogecoin uses, and Ethereum adds smart contracts and tokens. You can also read about Ethereum Classic and Loopring to see how different projects approach security and scaling.