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NEXUS-Dogecoin launches after Zcash. Zcash is the first live chain. Dogecoin support is fully designed and implemented — this page documents what Dogecoin integration will look like at launch.

Overview

NEXUS-Dogecoin brings smart contracts to Dogecoin. Dogecoin’s 1-minute block time makes it the fastest deposit experience in the NEXUS ecosystem — your deposit is confirmed in ~6 minutes vs ~60 minutes for Bitcoin. Why Dogecoin?
  • Fastest confirmations: ~3 minutes (3 blocks × 1 min)
  • Lowest fees: ideal for micro-payments and small amounts
  • Large, active community
  • Real proof-of-work security

How Trust Works on Dogecoin

NEXUS-Dogecoin uses the same trustless security model as Bitcoin:
  1. ZK-STARK proofs — Every state update has a cryptographic proof of correctness
  2. Economic bonds — Operators post collateral that is forfeited if they cheat
  3. Fraud proofs — Anyone can challenge incorrect state with on-chain verification
  4. Escape hatch — You can always withdraw unilaterally after the timelock

Dogecoin Vault Details


Supported Features (V1)


Deposit Guide

1. Get your vault address
2. Send Dogecoin
3. Wait for 3 confirmations (~3 minutes — the fastest in NEXUS) 4. Check your NEXUS balance

Withdrawal Guide


Confirmation Time Comparison

Dogecoin is 20× faster than Bitcoin for getting funds into NEXUS.

Use Cases Where Dogecoin Shines

Micro-payments Low fees and fast blocks make DOGE perfect for small transactions — tipping, gaming rewards, micro-payments under $1. Quick arbitrage Need to react to a price discrepancy? Dogecoin deposits confirm in 6 minutes. High-frequency DeFi More block time = more state commitment opportunities = more granular price tracking. Meme token launches Deploy a token, set up liquidity, go. The community is there.

Configuration Reference


Comparison

Roadmap

V1 (Live)

  • ✅ P2PKH vaults with escape hatch
  • ✅ ZK-STARK verification
  • ✅ Fast deposits (~6 min)
  • ✅ Full WASM smart contracts
  • ✅ Cross-contract calls

V2 (Planned)

  • 🔄 Unified liquidity with BTC/ZEC via intent exchange
  • 🔄 DOGE/BTC/ZEC cross-chain swaps
  • 🔄 Meme token liquidity pools