Topic · Networks

What is Dogecoin? How it works (no price talk)

By Joshua Baskin, founder · Reviewed October 23, 2026 · Sources

Key takeaway 1
Dogecoin launched in December 2013, created by Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer.
Source: Dogecoin Foundation
Key takeaway 2
It has no maximum supply: each block adds a fixed 10,000 DOGE.
Source: Dogecoin Core source code

Dogecoin and Bitcoin side by side

The short lesson

Dogecoin is a cryptocurrency and its own blockchain network. It began as a light-hearted fork of the Litecoin and Bitcoin code family, and kept going because of a big online community.

Consensus: proof of work using the Scrypt algorithm.
Merged mining: since 2014 many Litecoin miners also mine Dogecoin at the same time.
Blocks: about one a minute.
Supply: a fixed block reward with no cap, so new coins keep being added each year. That differs from Bitcoin’s 21 million limit.

We never show prices, forecasts or picks. This page explains what the network is and how it works.

Risks to understand

Prices of meme-famous coins can swing on social media posts. Scammers use celebrity names in fake giveaways. Use the official wallets listed by the project and check the network before sending.

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Common questions

Is Dogecoin the same as Bitcoin?

No. Different network, different mining algorithm, different supply rules.

Does Dogecoin have a supply limit?

No. It adds a fixed amount per block with no cap.

Sources

Sources checked October 23, 2026. Rules change; check the official source before acting.

Education only. Not investment, tax or legal advice. We do not pick coins.