Crypto & Digital MoneyCrypto History

The Coin That Started as a Joke

Dogecoin was created to make fun of crypto

Two men made a coin to mock the crypto craze, with a meme dog on it. What could a joke end up being worth?

You'll find out

  • Who made the joke coin, and why
  • How high the joke climbed
  • What one TV night did to it

Why it matters

A joke worth billions shows where crypto prices come from: what people will pay, and little else.

About 3 min6 interactive slides · 5 questionsLesson 126 · Zone 14

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