Dogecoin Surpasses 5 Million Addresses Amid Profitable Streak
The surge in adoption of Dogecoin (DOGE), the well-known humorous cryptocurrency, persists, marked by the number of crypto addresses holding DOGE exceeding 5 million for the first time. This growth, witnessed two years post the initiation of the COVID-19 pandemic, suggests an enduring interest in less serious digital assets. Nevertheless, despite a substantial increase in active addresses and confirmed transactions within the DOGE network, concerns linger regarding the concentration of ownership within the DOGE ecosystem. Elevated Metrics and Ongoing Concerns Data provided by on-chain analytics firm IntoTheBlock indicates a significant rise in DOGE adoption, with the number of addresses holding the cryptocurrency surpassing 5 million. The count of active addresses has more than doubled, reaching 168,000, the highest since March 2022. Additionally, confirmed transactions on the Dogecoin blockchain have surged, registering a remarkable 1,000% increase in the past 10 days, reaching l...