[Destitute]

The fascinating thing about DOGECOIN, is the vast majority of the internet judge it purely based on its aesthetic and name. Take away the "DOGE" and it still has one of the most supportive, charitable, and active communities. All three of those are important to have a successful currency because that community grows.

People call it a joke or parody purely based on its name, and don't have the mental fortitude to think beyond the DOGE aesthetic which was intended as a spark to get the engine going.

DOGE could become the de-facto internet tipping protocol if they go that route.

Hell, they could even change the name and shut everyone up too... and then I wonder if people would still call it a joke currency or parody? Hmmm..

[MarkPNeyer]

as i see it, a hallmark of the millennial generation is disdain for people and institutions that take themselves seriously.

we are much more likely to trust a group that doesn't try to pretend it is "serious" because we see those people as untrustworthy.