DOGE" refers to both a breed of dog, the Shiba Inu, and a cryptocurrency. The term became widely recognized online due to the popularity of an internet meme featuring a Shiba Inu dog with captions written in a broken English style, known as "Doge meme."
Regarding the cryptocurrency, Dogecoin was created in 2013 as a light-hearted and fun digital currency, initially as a parody or joke based on the meme. However, it gained a substantial following and community support, becoming a legitimate and widely traded cryptocurrency, often used for tipping and charitable donations within online communities.