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In , software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer created Dogecoin (DOGE) as a satirical response to the early cryptocurrency boom. Unlike Bitcoin's scarcity-driven model, Dogecoin was designed to be abundant and "fun".

The "Doge" story began in when Japanese kindergarten teacher Atsuko Sato posted photos of her rescue Shiba Inu, Kabosu , on her blog. One particular image—featuring Kabosu sitting on a couch with a skeptical, side-eye expression—became the blueprint for the meme. In , software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson

: The misspelled word "Doge" reportedly dates back to a 2005 episode of the puppet series Homestar Runner . 2. Dogecoin: From Joke to Digital Asset In , software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson