Recently, DOGE's popularity has been quite different. Many people still use the old label "joke coin" to evaluate it, but its application landscape has long since changed.

From the payment perspective, DOGE has integrated into many consumption scenarios. Mainstream merchants like Starbucks, AMC theaters, and Newegg have adopted it, making daily transactions more convenient. Even more interestingly, brands are catching up—luxury brands such as Gucci and LV, as well as watch brands like TAG Heuer and Rolex, now support DOGE for settlement. Supercar brands (Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini) and luxury car brands (Rolls-Royce, Bentley) have also opened exchange channels. Recently, Tesla's accessories have started supporting DOGE payments, with rumors that this could expand to whole vehicle transactions in the future, sparking considerable market discussion.

Progress from regulators is even more noteworthy. Japan has officially incorporated DOGE into a compliant financial framework, and corresponding ETF products are also in preparation. This marks a step forward for DOGE from being solely a community asset to gaining institutional recognition.

In terms of market expectations, the target prices from overseas communities range from short-term $2 to long-term $7.2, with significant growth potential. Some compare this to trillion-dollar market caps, referencing PEPE and SHIB's community consensus transformation ability, suggesting that the explosive potential of meme coins is underestimated. While this logic is highly imaginative, it also reflects the market's reassessment of consensus assets.

Many attribute this wave of market momentum to one person—Elon Musk. His remark, "Diamond hands, only HODL and never sell," has indeed ignited some discussion. The combined effects of consensus, sentiment, and personal influence have gradually transformed DOGE from a cultural symbol into a new payment option.

Overall, DOGE's story continues to unfold. From jokes to payments, from community to institutions, from emotion-driven to ecological implementation, this process itself is quite worth observing. As for what comes next, the market is still waiting.