**Doge** started from a funny picture of a Shiba Inu named **Kabosu**, which became a viral meme in 2013 with phrases like *“such wow, very cool.”* Because of its popularity, developers created **Dogecoin (DOGE)** — a fun, friendly cryptocurrency used for tipping, donations, and online communities. Over time, Doge became both a classic internet meme and a major crypto icon.