The Rollup How Dogecoin Became What Bitcoin Was Supposed to Be with TJ Miller & Jordan Jefferson
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Dec 1, 2025 Join TJ Miller, the comedian and crypto enthusiast, and Jordan Jefferson, founder of MyDoge, as they dive into the quirky journey of Dogecoin. They discuss how this meme-turned-currency might just outshine Bitcoin and its serious counterparts. The duo explores the creation of DogeOS and its potential as an interplanetary currency. They also highlight the importance of humor in crypto, proposing that a little silliness might be just what the blockchain needs to thrive.
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First Meeting In Bitcoin Vegas
- TJ and Jordan first met loudly at a nightclub during Bitcoin Vegas when Jordan called himself 'Dogecoin' and TJ joked it was a meme.
- That chemistry later led them to collaborate on the Dog Show and Doge projects.
Lore Beats Copycat Tokens
- Dogecoin's lore and grassroots origin create unique cultural value that derivatives can't easily replicate.
- Jordan emphasizes Doge's organic community foundation versus VC-driven meme tokens.
From Kabosu Meme To Community Wallets
- Jordan recounts Dogecoin's origin: an early meme (Kabosu) turned into a joke coin by Jackson Palmer and Billy Markus.
- The coin evolved from playful mining and tipping into a committed community and later real product efforts like wallets.