Dogecoin (DOGE) is a **cryptocurrency** that started as a **meme** in 2013, based on the popular "Doge" Shiba Inu dog internet meme. Despite its humorous origins, it has grown into a widely recognized digital asset with a strong community.

### **Key Features of Dogecoin (DOGE):**

- **Blockchain:** Based on Litecoin’s technology (a fork of Bitcoin) but with some modifications.

- **Supply:** Initially intended to have a **capped supply**, but later switched to an **inflationary model** with **5 billion new DOGE minted yearly** (unlimited total supply).

- **Transaction Speed & Fees:** Faster and cheaper than Bitcoin (~1 minute block time, low fees).

- **Use Case:** Originally a joke, but now used for **tipping, donations, and payments** (e.g., Tesla, Dallas Mavericks, and other merchants accepted it temporarily).

### **Recent Trends (2024)**

- **Price Volatility:** DOGE remains highly speculative, often influenced by **Elon Musk’s tweets** and social media trends.

- **Market Cap:** Still among the top **15-20 cryptocurrencies** by market cap.

- **Developments:** Dogecoin has seen **some upgrades** (like Dogecoin Core updates), but remains less actively developed compared to Ethereum or Solana.$BTC $BNB