Dogecoin (DOGE) Surpasses Bitcoin (BTC) and Litecoin (LTC) in Transaction Volume

In a surprising turn of events, Dogecoin has overtaken established cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Litecoin in terms of transaction volume. On May 13, Dogecoin recorded a staggering 628,000 transactions, surpassing Bitcoin’s 575,000 transactions.

The surge in Dogecoin’s transaction volume can be attributed to the growing popularity of DRC-20 tokens, which are gaining traction within the Dogecoin network. These tokens, similar to Bitcoin’s BRC-20, allow users to embed and transact text, audio, images, and even video on a single Dogecoin unit.

What are DRC-20 Tokens?

The DRC-20 token standard operates within the Dogecoin network, much like Ethereum’s ERC-20 standard. These tokens represent interchangeable digital assets, fostering compatibility across diverse DRC-20 tokens and services. They possess multiple functionalities, including the allocation of voting privileges and the provision of user incentives. The significant increase in Dogecoin transactions can be attributed to the rising prominence of DRC-20 tokens.

Rise of Dogecoin Transactions

Notable Dogecoin developer Inevitable360 took to Twitter to highlight the milestone, emphasizing the meme coin’s remarkable performance. The increased issuance of DRC-20 tokens appears to be the driving force behind this surge in activity. The community has positioned these tokens as a BTC-20 derivative, boasting comparable features.

Previously, the Bitcoin network faced congestion due to transactions involving BRC-20 tokens, causing transaction fees to soar and resulting in sluggish transaction times. The Litecoin community has also been exploring the implementation of an LTC-20 standard to address similar challenges. Dogecoin, which assigns cardinal numbers to each unit (known as Shibes), is set to leverage the Cardinal theory to enhance fungibility. This standard aims to alleviate difficulties faced by node operators and indexers, providing Shibes with unique identities and eliminating block reward randomness.

While some critics argue that Dogecoin’s transaction volume may be influenced by a concentration of holdings, with a few wallets processing a significant number of transactions, the overall progress of Dogecoin remains undeniable. DRC-20 tokens are expected to contribute to the widespread adoption of Dogecoin as a “people’s currency.” Doge influencer SK_R402 emphasized that Dogecoin should prioritize its use case as a transactional currency to demonstrate its scalability. Scaling the network successfully would be a crucial test of its capabilities, according to the influencer’s perspective.

Dogecoin’s Market Performance

Despite the remarkable surge in transaction volume, Dogecoin’s price has remained relatively stagnant, in line with the overall market trend for meme coins. CoinGecko data indicates that Dogecoin (DOGE) has been trading within the range of $0.071 and $0.073, with a trading volume exceeding $271 million. On May 15, Dogecoin made marginal gains, but it has experienced a decline of over 2% in the past week and approximately 18% over the last month. Moreover, Dogecoin is still a substantial 90% away from its all-time high price of $0.73, achieved in 2021.

According to data from IntoTheBlock, approximately 49% of Dogecoin holders are currently “in the money” at the current price levels, indicating profitable investments. 3% of investors have broken even, while 48% are at a loss. As Dogecoin continues to make waves in transaction volume, its future trajectory and potential for sustained growth remain the subject of considerable speculation among crypto enthusiasts and investors.

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