Summary
Peter Abilla sits down with Jordan Jefferson, CEO of Doge OS, to explore how Dogecoin is evolving from meme status to a real app layer. Jordan shares his crypto origin story, the purpose behind Doge OS, and why it’s time to build an on-chain economy that’s actually fun to use. The conversation covers how Doge OS is designed to balance humor with utility, unlock DeFi for Dogecoin, and make crypto apps more accessible. Jordan believes the Dogecoin community’s passion is the foundation for turning $DOGE into a currency people actually use—and enjoy using.
Takeaways
— Doge OS is building an on-chain economy on top of Dogecoin
— Jordan has been in crypto since the early Bitcoin days
— The mission is to bring real utility to the Dogecoin community
— Dogecoin’s meme roots are a strength, not a limitation
— Accessibility is core to onboarding and growth
— Doge OS will support EVM-compatible apps
— The Doge community is eager to build and participate
— Fun is a feature, not a bug—engagement matters
— DeFi tools can open new opportunities for DOGE holders
— The end goal: make Dogecoin usable, everywhere
Timeline
(00:00) Intro to Doge OS and Jordan Jefferson
(02:46) Jordan’s background in Bitcoin and crypto
(05:29) Why Doge OS exists
(08:07) Building an on-chain Dogecoin economy
(11:01) Giving Dogecoin utility and purpose
(13:48) A different kind of ecosystem for Doge
(16:24) Why fun matters in crypto apps
(19:12) DeFi opportunities for the Dogecoin crowd
(21:39) Mixing fun with productivity
(28:01) Letting the community lead
(29:51) The irony of Dogecoin becoming useful
(30:16) Investor appetite and confidence in Doge
(35:40) Who actually holds Dogecoin?
(36:31) Developer interest in Doge OS
(37:47) What people want built next
(43:21) Looking ahead: Dogecoin and X integration
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