#DOGE

Dogecoin started as a joke in 2013, featuring the Shiba Inu meme, but it quickly grew into a widely recognized cryptocurrency. Built on a fork of Litecoin, DOGE uses proof-of-work but with faster block times and lower transaction fees, making it suitable for microtransactions and tipping. Its active and loyal community—along with high-profile support from figures like Elon Musk—has helped DOGE maintain relevance. Though it lacks a capped supply, its inflationary model encourages continuous use. While initially seen as a meme coin, Dogecoin has evolved into a symbol of grassroots crypto adoption with real-world payment use cases.