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Pepecoin

Denominations
Symbol	PEP

Pepecoin (symbol: PEP) is a cryptocurrency launched on January 30th, 2024. It is a fully decentralized and secure blockchain created specifically for the Pepe community. The cryptocurrency was developed by two brothers, Zordiak and Karzo, who are also known as Dogecoin Shibes.

Technical characteristics

Pepecoin operates on a Proof-of-work consensus mechanism and is secured using Litecoin and Dogecoin's hashrate. The cryptocurrency is notable for its merged mining capabilities, allowing simultaneous mining with Litecoin and Dogecoin. Unlike many modern cryptocurrencies, Pepecoin deliberately excludes smart contract functionality, focusing instead on simple transactions.

Key features

• 100% Proof of Work consensus mechanism
• Triple-minable alongside Litecoin and Dogecoin
• Low transaction fees (less than one cent)
• No smart contracts
• Open-source codebase

Wallet and storage

The primary wallet implementation is Pepecore, which is based on the Dogecoin wallet codebase. Users can also store their Pepecoin using the Komodo Platform wallet, which is available across multiple platforms:

• Desktop (Windows, Mac, Linux)
• Mobile (iOS and Android)
• Web-based interface

Trading

Pepecoin can be traded on several cryptocurrency exchanges, including:

• Xeggex
• Stakecube
• NonKYC
• Bit.com
• Fiberchange

Direct trading pairs are available with Dogecoin and USDT.

Development

The entire source code for Pepecoin is publicly available on GitHub under an open-source license.