By the end of 2025, a message saying "The time has come" has once again ignited interest in Dogecoin. But this time is different from before — it's not just online hype, but a real payment experiment officially entering the countdown phase.

The scheduled December DOGE-1 lunar mission is a milestone event. It will be the first cube satellite launched with full cryptocurrency payment, marking Dogecoin's first role as a payment medium outside the Earth's economic system. This satellite will be responsible for Earth observation and IoT data transmission. If it operates smoothly, Dogecoin can shed its "joke coin" label and establish a foothold in the infrastructure of interstellar trade.

What’s truly interesting is the formation of an ecological closed loop. Tesla already supports Dogecoin for purchasing merchandise and has included it as a reserve asset on its balance sheet. SpaceX not only pays for lunar missions with Dogecoin but also accepts DOGE for Starlink services. This means whether you're charging on the ground, using network services, or exploring space, you can complete transactions with the same currency. This integration is far more than just a single company's attempt; it sketches a future picture: when Robotaxis become standard for autonomous driving, and robots start charging per use, Dogecoin, with its low fees and fast speed, might just be the ideal choice for underlying settlement.

The technological foundation is also advancing. The DogeChain 2.0 upgrade completed in June 2024 laid the groundwork for Dogecoin's payment vision and created possibilities for more complex application scenarios.