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Dogecoin Core [DOGE, Ð]
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[![DogecoinBadge ](https://img.shields.io/badge/Doge-Coin-yellow.svg )](https://dogecoin.com)
[![MuchWow ](https://img.shields.io/badge/Much-Wow-yellow.svg )](https://dogecoin.com)
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Select language: EN | [CN ](./README_zh_CN.md )
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Dogecoin is a community-driven cryptocurrency that was inspired by a Shiba Inu meme. The Dogecoin Core software allows anyone to operate a node in the Dogecoin blockchain networks and uses the Scrypt hashing method for Proof of Work. It is adapted from Bitcoin Core and other cryptocurrencies.
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For information about the default fees used on the Dogecoin network, please
refer to the [fee recommendation ](doc/fee-recommendation.md ).
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**Website:** [dogecoin.com ](https://dogecoin.com )
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## Usage 💻
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To start your journey with Dogecoin Core, see the [installation guide ](INSTALL.md ) and the [getting started ](doc/getting-started.md ) tutorial.
The JSON-RPC API provided by Dogecoin Core is self-documenting and can be browsed with `dogecoin-cli help` , while detailed information for each command can be viewed with `dogecoin-cli help <command>` . Alternatively, see the [Bitcoin Core documentation ](https://developer.bitcoin.org/reference/rpc/ ) - which implement a similar protocol - to get a browsable version.
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### Such ports
Dogecoin Core by default uses port `22556` for peer-to-peer communication that
is needed to synchronize the "mainnet" blockchain and stay informed of new
transactions and blocks. Additionally, a JSONRPC port can be opened, which
defaults to port `22555` for mainnet nodes. It is strongly recommended to not
expose RPC ports to the public internet.
| Function | mainnet | testnet | regtest |
| :------- | ------: | ------: | ------: |
| P2P | 22556 | 44556 | 18444 |
| RPC | 22555 | 44555 | 18332 |
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## Ongoing development - Moon plan 🌒
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Dogecoin Core is an open source and community driven software. The development
process is open and publicly visible; anyone can see, discuss and work on the
software.
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Main development resources:
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* [Github Projects ](https://github.com/dogecoin/dogecoin/projects ) is used to
follow planned and in-progress work for upcoming releases.
* [Github Discussion ](https://github.com/dogecoin/dogecoin/discussions ) is used
to discuss features, planned and unplanned, related to both the development of
the Dogecoin Core software, the underlying protocols and the DOGE asset.
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* [Dogecoindev subreddit ](https://www.reddit.com/r/dogecoindev/ )
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### Version strategy
Version numbers are following ```major.minor.patch``` semantics.
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### Branches
There are 3 types of branches in this repository:
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- **master:** Stable, contains the latest version of the latest *major.minor* release.
- **maintenance:** Stable, contains the latest version of previous releases, which are still under active maintenance. Format: ```< version > -maint```
- **development:** Unstable, contains new code for planned releases. Format: ```< version > -dev```
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*Master and maintenance branches are exclusively mutable by release. Planned*
*releases will always have a development branch and pull requests should be*
*submitted against those. Maintenance branches are there for **bug fixes only,** *
*please submit new features against the development branch with the highest version.*
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## Contributing 🤝
If you find a bug or experience issues with this software, please report it
using the [issue system ](https://github.com/dogecoin/dogecoin/issues/new?assignees=&labels=bug&template=bug_report.md&title=%5Bbug%5D+ ).
Please see [the contribution guide ](CONTRIBUTING.md ) to see how you can
participate in the development of Dogecoin Core. There are often
[topics seeking help ](https://github.com/dogecoin/dogecoin/labels/help%20wanted )
where your contributions will have high impact and get very appreciation. wow.
## Communities 🚀🍾
You can join the communities on different social media.
To see what's going on, meet people & discuss, find the lastest meme, learn
about Dogecoin, give or ask for help, to share your project.
Here are some places to visit:
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* [Dogecoin subreddit ](https://www.reddit.com/r/dogecoin/ )
* [Dogeducation subreddit ](https://www.reddit.com/r/dogeducation/ )
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* [Discord ](https://discord.gg/dogecoin )
* [Dogecoin Twitter ](https://twitter.com/dogecoin )
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## Very Much Frequently Asked Questions ❓
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Do you have a question regarding Dogecoin? An answer is perhaps already in the
[FAQ ](doc/FAQ.md ) or the
[Q&A section ](https://github.com/dogecoin/dogecoin/discussions/categories/q-a )
of the discussion board!
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## License - Much license ⚖️
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Dogecoin Core is released under the terms of the MIT license. See
[COPYING ](COPYING ) for more information or see
[opensource.org ](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT )