What is DOGE

1. Project Introduction
Dogecoin is a cryptocurrency created by software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer as a satirical take on the speculative frenzy surrounding digital assets at the time. Originally conceived as a joke, Dogecoin is widely considered the first "meme coin"—more specifically, the first “dog coin.” Despite its humorous origins, some view Dogecoin as a legitimate investment asset.
Summary:
Launched in December 2013 as a fork of Litecoin, Dogecoin is an open-source digital currency based on the popular internet meme “Doge,” featuring the iconic Shiba Inu dog. Its creators envisioned it as a fun and approachable alternative to Bitcoin that could appeal to a broader audience beyond the crypto-savvy crowd. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has repeatedly expressed support for Dogecoin on social media, even calling it his favorite cryptocurrency.
2. Team & Investment Info
In 2014, Dogecoin community members established a nonprofit foundation to support development, promote the project, protect trademarks, and oversee governance. However, the foundation eventually became inactive. After years of dormancy, it was revived in 2021 with a renewed mission to support the Dogecoin ecosystem and guide its future development. In addition to some of the original core members, the revived foundation includes notable industry figures as advisors: Dogecoin co-founder Billy Markus, core developer Max Keller, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, and Elon Musk (represented by Jared Birchall, head of Musk’s family office).
Funding: NA
3. Social Media URLs
X: https://x.com/dogecoin
Telegram: NA
Discord: NA
4. Token Info
Token Symbol: DOGE
Total Supply: 146,714,466,384
Token Type: BNB
Issuance/Burn Mechanism: Fixed supply
Contract Address: 0xba2ae424d960c26247dd6c32edc70b295c744c43
Token Distribution:
No public information is currently available regarding Dogecoin’s token distribution or release schedule.
5. Related Links
Official Website: https://dogecoin.com/
White Paper: https://dogecoin.com/dogepedia/#documentation
Other Info: https://foundation.dogecoin.com/blog/