Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has frequently tweeted about Dogecoin, sometimes causing its price to surge or drop. He has also referred to himself as the 'Dogefather' and joked about sending Dogecoin to the moon.
Gene Simmons, the rock musician and co-founder of Kiss, has also expressed his support for Dogecoin on Twitter, claiming to have bought millions of the coins and encouraging others to do the same. He has also dubbed himself the 'God of Dogecoin'.
Reddit, the online platform and community, has been a major source of Dogecoin's popularity and meme culture. The subreddit r/dogecoin has over 2 million members who post memes, news, tips, and discussions about the coin. Reddit users have also coordinated campaigns to boost Dogecoin's value, such as the 'Doge Day' on April 20, 2021.
TikTok, the video-sharing app and social network, has also contributed to Dogecoin's viral spread and awareness. In July 2020, a TikTok user launched a challenge to get Dogecoin to $1 by encouraging others to buy and hold the coin. The challenge quickly gained traction and increased Dogecoin's trading volume and price.