Dogecoin Celebrates 11th Anniversary Amid Market Growth
According to U.Today, Dogecoin (DOGE), the popular dog-themed cryptocurrency, has marked its 11th anniversary. Created on December 6, 2013, by software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer, Dogecoin began as a lighthearted joke but has since evolved into a significant player in the cryptocurrency market. The crypto community, led by the official Dogecoin X handle, has taken to social media to celebrate this milestone for the original meme coin.A notable event this year was the passing of Kabosu, the Shiba Inu dog that inspired the "doge" meme, in May. Kabosu's image became synonymous with Dogecoin, inspiring a generation of online humour and becoming the symbol of cryptocurrency. As Dogecoin celebrates its 11th anniversary, it continues to hold a strong position in the market, ranking as the seventh largest cryptocurrency with a market capitalization of $62.68 billion, according to CoinMarketCap.Dogecoin has experienced a rise in value since September, driven by positive market sentiment and Bitcoin's surge past the $100,000 mark. The cryptocurrency's growth has also been influenced by Elon Musk's tweets, which have often boosted its popularity. In November, Dogecoin saw a 161% increase, although it recently experienced a slight decline of 4.61% to $0.426. Despite this, it remains 3% higher on a weekly basis, having reached a three-year high of $0.48 in late November.Looking ahead, the Dogecoin Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of the Dogecoin ecosystem, aims to enhance the cryptocurrency's adoption as a practical currency for everyday transactions. Since 2021, the foundation has focused on making Dogecoin more scalable and efficient as a global means of exchange. Going into 2025, the foundation plans to continue its open-source initiatives through the Dogebox Decentralized Infrastructure System. This system is designed to help small businesses self-host and manage their online stores, facilitating the integration of Dogecoin as a direct payment method. The foundation envisions this as a step towards onboarding the first million grassroots retailers to accept Dogecoin, further solidifying its role in the global financial landscape.