Markus Pays Tribute to DOGE's Real-World Use: A Ride on the Las Vegas Loop
Dogecoin co-founder Billy Markus has shared his most memorable crypto experience. In response to ITrustCapital's question about the 'most crypto thing' done over the weekend, Markus revealed that using Dogecoin to pay for a ride on the Las Vegas Loop was the 'most crypto thing.' However, he clarified that it wasn't this past weekend but still considered one of his most memorable experiences. The Las Vegas Loop is a transit system operated by Elon Musk's Boring Company.
In July 2022, the Boring Company announced that customers could pay for rides on the Loop with Dogecoin. Markus reflected on the joy of using the same cryptocurrency he created to pay for his ride. Dogecoin was launched in late 2013 by Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer.
The crypto market experienced a selloff, with $604 million wiped out in liquidations according to CoinGlass data. Chipmaking stocks fell in South Korea, pushing the Kospi stock index down 11%. The U.S. Senate has delayed the Clarity Act, leaving its fate uncertain. Dogecoin was down 3.57% in the last 24 hours and 4.51% weekly at the time of writing.