Dogecoin (DOGE) is the best-known and first “meme coin” in the cryptocurrency market. Here’s a brief overview in a few key points: * The satirical beginnings: It was launched in late 2013 by software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer as a joke poking fun at the cryptocurrency craze and intense speculation at the time. Its logo features a Shiba Inu dog from a popular internet meme.