The Doge NFT

About The Doge NFT token

**Own The Doge** is the only project officially backed by the original Doge meme, endorsed by Atsuko Sato and the beloved dog, Kabosu. This project represents a direct connection to the legendary Doge meme, bringing together fans and the creators who brought Doge to life.

Project Overview:

1. **Historical Significance**: Doge, the most famous dog in the world, has spanned nearly two decades of internet culture. From her beginnings as Kabosu on Atsuko Sato’s blog to becoming a viral meme on Reddit, Doge has now entered the crypto realm as the face of Dogecoin. Own The Doge reconnects Atsuko Sato and Kabosu to the Doge movement, linking the meme, the dog, and their owner directly to the community.

2. **The Doge NFT**: In 2021, Atsuko Sato minted the iconic Doge photo on-chain as The Doge NFT. This auction, won by PleasrDAO for 1696.9 ETH (approximately $4,240,000 at the time), made it the fourth most expensive photo ever sold. PleasrDAO fractionalised The Doge NFT into the $DOG token and entrusted stewardship to Own The Doge, ensuring it is community-owned forever by Doge fans worldwide.

3. **Community and Governance**: Holding $DOG tokens is akin to owning a piece of the “Mona Lisa of the Internet.” Token holders can guide the future of Doge through governance, grants, and everyday acts of good. The Bark Tank is the mechanism through which grants are distributed, and important projects are funded, driving the future of Doge.

4. **Doge Pixels**: On the seventh day after the NFT auction, Doge Pixels were created, representing parts of the iconic Doge meme. With a total supply of 16,969,696,969 $DOG tokens and 307,200 pixels in The Doge NFT, each pixel equates to 55,240 $DOG tokens. DOG holders can mint Doge Pixel NFTs, gaining access to exclusive perks, mints, and subgroups based on specific parts of the meme.

5. **Endorsement and Collaboration**: The Dogemother, Atsuko Sato, has a longstanding relationship with Own The Doge, collaborating on various projects such as the Doge Statue, Couch Charity Auction, and Doge Film. She has given Own The Doge the exclusive IP license for Doge and Kabosu, ensuring authenticity and official backing.

Benefits of $DOG:

– **Fractional Ownership**: $DOG tokens allow fans to own a part of the iconic Doge meme.
– **Community Governance**: Token holders can participate in decision-making and influence the direction of the project.
– **Doge Pixels**: Mint Doge Pixel NFTs and join exclusive subgroups, accessing unique perks and drops.
– **Cultural Stewardship**: Own The Doge acts as the cultural ministry of Doge, preserving its past and shaping its future.