# Dogecoin

> The people's cryptocurrency

Dogecoin is a peer-to-peer digital currency network based on a proof-of-work blockchain. It supports fast, low-cost transactions for a global community of users and merchants.

Dogecoin is an open-source, peer-to-peer digital currency network built on blockchain technology. It began as a lighthearted take on cryptocurrency and has grown into an active payment network used for tipping, donations, and everyday transactions. The network is maintained by a decentralized set of nodes that validate and record transactions on a public ledger.

The network uses a proof-of-work consensus mechanism, in which miners secure the chain and confirm transactions in exchange for block rewards. Its design emphasizes quick block times and low transaction fees relative to many other proof-of-work networks, making it practical for small, frequent payments. A supporting non-profit organization provides development funding, trademark protection, and community advocacy for the network.

Users can hold and transfer the native asset through a range of third-party wallets, and merchants across various sectors accept it as a payment method. The surrounding community is known for charitable fundraising, educational outreach, and grassroots promotional campaigns. Dogecoin is used by individual holders, online tippers, merchants, and developers building wallets and payment integrations around the network.

- Type: Network
- Sector: Blockchain Platforms
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2013-12-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/dogecoin

## Products

- [Dogecoin](https://thegrid.id/profiles/dogecoin): Dogecoin is a proof-of-work Layer 1 blockchain that supports a peer-to-peer digital currency. It processes transactions through a decentralized network of nodes that validate and record transfers on a public ledger without requiring a central authority. The network's native asset is used for payments, tipping, and value transfer across a wide community of holders and merchants. (L1, Live, Main Product)
- [Dogecoin Core](https://thegrid.id/profiles/dogecoin): Dogecoin Core is node software that lets users run a full Dogecoin node and manage a self-custodial wallet. It validates blocks and transactions independently, relays them across the peer-to-peer network, and stores private keys locally for sending and receiving the network's native currency. It is used by individuals and operators who want to participate directly in network validation rather than relying on a third-party service. (Node Software, Live)
- [Libdogecoin](https://thegrid.id/profiles/dogecoin): Libdogecoin is a developer library that provides core Dogecoin protocol functions for building applications and wallets. It exposes portable functions for key generation, transaction construction, and address handling without requiring a full node implementation. Developers use it to embed Dogecoin support into new software across multiple platforms. (Developer Tooling, Live)
- [GigaWallet](https://thegrid.id/profiles/dogecoin): GigaWallet is a merchant payment gateway that enables businesses to accept Dogecoin payments programmatically. It manages address generation, deposit tracking, and payout processing so merchants can integrate Dogecoin acceptance into their own applications. It is aimed at businesses and service operators seeking to add Dogecoin payment support without building custody infrastructure themselves. (Merchant Payment Gateway, Live)
- [Dogepedia](https://thegrid.id/profiles/dogecoin): Dogepedia is an educational knowledge base offering documentation, guides, and frequently asked questions about Dogecoin. It organizes articles covering wallet setup, acquiring the currency, and general protocol concepts for newcomers and existing users. The resource is accessed directly through its own section of the Dogecoin website. (Education and Training, Live)

## Assets

- [Dogecoin (DOGE)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/dogecoin): DOGE is the native coin of the Dogecoin blockchain, a proof-of-work network derived from Litecoin. It is used for peer-to-peer payments, tipping, and community rewards across a range of wallets and merchants. Unlike capped cryptocurrencies, Dogecoin has no maximum supply, issuing a fixed block reward that keeps circulating supply growing indefinitely. (Native)

## Links

- [Main](https://dogecoin.com)
- [Documentation](https://dogecoin.com/dogepedia)
- [Blog](https://foundation.dogecoin.com/blog)
- [Twitter / X](https://twitter.com/dogecoinfdn)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/dogecoinfoundation)
- [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/dogecoindev)

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