Cardano Founder Proposes Dogecoin Integration on X Amid Musk Speculation
1min read Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has proposed the integration of Dogecoin (DOGE) payments on the social media platform X, extending an offer to SpaceX and tesla CEO Elon Musk. Hoskinson expressed his willingness to share a Bitcoin roadmap that could facilitate this integration, highlighting the potential for DOGE to become a standard currency on X.
On February 4, Hoskinson took to X to address Musk directly, positioning himself as a key player in Dogecoin's evolution. He offered to provide access to his old Bitcoin 2 roadmap, which he had written years ago. This roadmap is believed to contain ideas for improving scalability, security, and transaction efficiency, all critical factors for turning Dogecoin into a viable payment system on X.
Hoskinson's proposal comes amid growing speculation about X integrating crypto payments. Musk had previously hinted at plans to introduce digital asset payments on X, though he has not confirmed which cryptocurrencies would be supported. Musk's public support for Dogecoin, including adding it to Tesla’s payment system for certain merchandise, has fueled speculation that DOGE could be the top contender for a payment option on X if crypto is integrated into the platform.
Hoskinson's offer adds a new layer of intrigue, especially if Musk considers implementing the Bitcoin 2 roadmap and optimizing Dogecoin for payments. As of now, Musk has not publicly responded to Hoskinson's statement on X. Whether Musk will take up the proposal or choose a different path for X’s payment infrastructure remains uncertain. However, if Musk decides to implement a Dogecoin payment system for X, it could mark a significant milestone for the meme coin’s global adoption and long-term value.
Hoskinson's proposal has faced backlash from the community, with many members questioning his choice of cryptocurrency. Some users argued that if ADA (Cardano's native cryptocurrency) is so good, Hoskinson should advocate for it rather than supporting DOGE. Others debated whether Dogecoin was the right fit for X’s payment infrastructure, and some criticized Hoskinson for focusing on Dogecoin instead of improving Cardano’s smart contracts.
