A few years ago, my friend Jane decided to dip her toes into the world of cryptocurrencies. She was always a tech enthusiast, fascinated by blockchain and decentralization. One evening, she bought a modest amount of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and a quirky little coin called Dogecoin, which was originally created as a joke. Fast forward to 2021, Dogecoin skyrocketed thanks to internet hype and tweets from Elon Musk. Jane couldn't believe her eyes when her initial $50 investment turned into thousands of dollars almost overnight. She cashed out just before the bubble burst, using the windfall to fund a long-desired trip to Japan. Now, she often jokes that a meme coin paid for her sushi and cherry blossom experience.