Honestly, apart from a few alterations here and there, the structural foundation of Dogecoin is very similar to many other altcoins out there.

However, it's got a great mascot.

Dogecoin's initial purpose was to give people a fun and lighthearted introduction to cryptocurrency. However, this initial purpose was quickly overshadowed by the growing realization that Dogecoin was quickly becoming a real contender to compete against the other altcoins.

Viral marketing and a famous internet mascot are powerful tools to help bring a dream to fruition, however the wave of internet hype can only go so far. Eventually you need something more solid to secure the idea to a stable future.

You need a community.

Any person looking up Dogecoin on the internet for a reasonable amount of time will eventually come across the /r/Dogecoin group on Reddit.com. Here you'll find a friendly group of Dogecoin supporters colloquially identifying as "shibes" (named after the shiba inu, which is the breed of the Doge).

in /r/Dogecoin the usual suspects are there: comments on dogecoin prices, dogecoin-related memes, resources on dogecoin mining.

However, this community prides itself on being open, friendly, and helpful to those looking to join the Dogecoin community. Insults, snide remarks, and any negative comments are generally discouraged in /r/Dogecoin.

If you're a strictly serious altcoin investor then this group really is not for you, because no one can take seriously someone who takes themselves too seriously... at least not in this group. Discussions are casual and friendly; often times the most serious discussion the group will have is whether or not to increase the seriousness of the discussions. Humor is a very important part of the Dogecoin community. Silly photoshopped images are thrown around, ridiculous comments are exchanged, and tips are shared all around.