Dogecoin

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How this cryptocurrency went from a spoof altcoin to one endorsed by Elon Musk.

  • Dogecoin was started off as a simple joke on Twitter and Reddit in 2013 by its co-founder Jackson Palmer.
  • This cryptocurrency’s mascot was a Shiba Inu dog which was popularised quickly by the ‘doge’ meme in 2013. Dogecoin has a market cap of over $30 billion today.
  • Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been an avid supporter of Dogecoin and is credited with its high price.
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CNET

Dogecoin: The origin story of the Elon Musk supported cryptocurrency

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BBC

Cryptocurrency: Musk's SpaceX to launch dogecoin moon mission

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The Conversation

After GameStop, the rise of Dogecoin shows us how memes can move markets

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CoinDesk

'Silliness Is Next to Godliness': Why Doge Still Thrives

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CNBC

The co-creator of dogecoin explains why he doesn't plan to return to crypto: It's 'controlled by a powerful cartel of wealthy figures'

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