DOGE / protocol guide
Scrypt proof of work and merged mining
Dogecoin is a UTXO payment network whose AuxPoW design allows miners to secure it alongside compatible Scrypt chains.
Source-backed essentials
- Dogecoin Core is derived from Bitcoin and Litecoin code.
- Auxiliary proof of work permits compatible miners to submit work without replacing Dogecoin consensus rules.
- The network targets frequent blocks and has ongoing issuance.
Source: Dogecoin Core · reviewed 2026-09-13.