Cryptocurrency is a polarizing subject, even as it becomes more widely adopted. Meme coins, in particular, are a lightning rod for criticism because they’re closer to digital lottery tickets than serious investments.
But people still buy them, because when meme coins catch on, they can explode in value. Two of the best examples are Dogecoin (DOGE 4.35%), the original meme coin, and Pepe (PEPE 2.15%), a newer token that launched in 2023. If you’re considering speculating with some extra cash, here’s how these two stack up.
How Dogecoin and Pepe work
Dogecoin began as a parody of Bitcoin in 2013. Its technology is based on Litecoin, another early cryptocurrency that’s more energy-efficient than Bitcoin. Like Bitcoin and Litecoin, Dogecoin uses a…
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