Dogecoin : DOGE , symbol: Ð ) is a cryptocurrency created by software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer, who decided to create a payment system as a joke, making fun of the wild speculation in cryptocurrencies at the time. Despite its satirical nature, some consider it a legitimate investment prospect. Dogecoin features the face of the shiba lnu dog from the "Doge" meme as its logo and namesake. It was introduced on December 6, 2013, and quickly developed its own online community , reaching a market capitalization of US$85,314,347,523 on May 5, 2021. Dogecoin.com promotes the currency as the "fun and friendly internet currency", referencing its origins as a joke. Originally formed as a joke, Dogecoin was created by IBM software engineer Billy Markus and Adobe software engineer Jackson Palmer. They wanted to create a peer-to-peer digital currency that could reach a broader demograph...