# How to Buy Dogecoin (DOGE) in Australia > How to buy Dogecoin (DOGE) in Australia: a simple step-by-step with Digital Surge, plus what DOGE is, how its blockchain works, and how to store it safely. This guide explains how to buy Dogecoin (DOGE) in Australia with Digital Surge, an Australian exchange. You'll find the full step-by-step, a plain-English explainer of what Dogecoin is and how its blockchain works, wallet and storage guidance, and general educational context (not advice). For the live DOGE price and quick converter, see our buy Dogecoin page. 2017 Established 4.80 / 5 Rated AU Australian-Based Customer Support Get started ## How to Buy Dogecoin Safely in Australia: 3 Easy Steps To buy Dogecoin in Australia on Digital Surge: create a free account, verify your ID, deposit AUD by PayID or bank transfer, then place your DOGE order at the live price. The whole process usually takes about five minutes. 1. ### Create and verify your account Sign up with your email, then verify your identity with an Australian ID document such as a driver's licence or passport. Turn on two-factor authentication while you're there. 2. ### Deposit AUD Fund your account with PayID for a near-instant transfer, or use a standard bank transfer from your Australian bank account. There are no deposit fees either way. 3. ### Buy Dogecoin Search for Dogecoin (DOGE), enter the amount of AUD you want to spend, review the order details and fee, then confirm. Your DOGE appears in your balance straight away. On this page 1. How to Buy Dogecoin Safely in Australia: 3 Easy Steps 2. What is Dogecoin? 3. Dogecoin at a glance 4. How to Store Dogecoin Securely 5. FAQs Chapter 02 ## What is Dogecoin? Dogecoin (DOGE) is a decentralised, peer-to-peer digital currency built for fast, low-cost online payments and tipping, and branded as "the internet currency". It started in December 2013 as a light-hearted meme coin and runs on its own native Layer-1 blockchain. On Digital Surge, DOGE trades on its own native chain (network: DOGE). The coin and the network are one and the same. - **Chain:** native DOGE Layer-1 (the coin is the network). - **Consensus:** Proof of Work using the Scrypt hashing algorithm, with roughly one-minute block times. - **Security:** since 2014, secured by Auxiliary Proof-of-Work (AuxPoW) merged mining with Litecoin, which shares the Scrypt algorithm, so miners can secure both chains at once. - **Use case:** peer-to-peer online payments and tipping (for example on Reddit). ### Who created Dogecoin? Dogecoin was created by software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer, who launched it on 6 December 2013. They built it as a joke and a parody of the cryptocurrency speculation of the time. Its logo and mascot is the Shiba Inu dog from the "Doge" internet meme, which is where the coin gets both its name and its light-hearted character. ### How does the Dogecoin blockchain work? Dogecoin runs on its own native Layer-1 blockchain, so the DOGE coin and the DOGE network are one and the same. It uses a Proof-of-Work consensus mechanism based on the Scrypt hashing algorithm, with roughly one-minute block times. Since 2014, Dogecoin has been secured by Auxiliary Proof-of-Work (AuxPoW) merged mining with Litecoin. The two chains share the Scrypt algorithm, so miners can secure both at once, and most of Dogecoin's hashpower comes from this arrangement. ### What is Dogecoin used for? Dogecoin is designed as a peer-to-peer digital currency for easy, low-cost online payments. It's widely used for tipping, for example rewarding people for posts and comments on sites like Reddit, and is branded as "the internet currency". Its fast block times and low transfer costs suit small, everyday transactions. ### Things to know before buying Dogecoin Cryptocurrency is volatile: the price of Dogecoin can rise and fall sharply and quickly. It's worth remembering that Dogecoin began as a meme coin and a parody, and that its value is driven largely by community interest and sentiment rather than by a traditional business. Everything in this guide is general information to help you understand how Dogecoin works and how to buy it in Australia. It is not advice, and it doesn't take your personal circumstances into account. Do your own research and only commit what suits your situation. ### Why Buy Dogecoin? Digital Surge is an Australian exchange with low fees, fast AUD deposits via PayID or bank transfer, and Australian-based support. You can search for Dogecoin (DOGE), place your order in a few taps, and hold it in your account or withdraw it to your own DOGE wallet. ### Buying Dogecoin in Australia: the quick recap To buy Dogecoin in Australia on Digital Surge: create a free account, verify your ID, deposit AUD via PayID or bank transfer, then buy Dogecoin. The whole process takes about five minutes, and your Dogecoin is held safely in your Digital Surge wallet. ### Learn more about Dogecoin For background on how Dogecoin works, see the [official Dogecoin project site](https://dogecoin.com/) and [Dogecoin on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogecoin). On Digital Surge you can [see the live Dogecoin price and DOGE to AUD converter](/buy/doge/), see other coins in the [Meme Coins](/categories/meme-coins/) category, or read [what cryptocurrency is](/education/what-is-cryptocurrency/) before you buy Dogecoin in Australia. Chapter 03 ## Dogecoin at a glance Market rank Market cap Volume (24h) Circulating supply 1 DOGE = AUD [See the live chart and buy DOGE →](/buy/doge/#price) All figures in AUD · refreshed live on this page · last built 14 Aug 2026 Chapter 04 ## How to Store Dogecoin Securely Once you buy Dogecoin in Australia on Digital Surge, you can store it securely in your Digital Surge wallet for easy access and trading. For additional security, you can transfer your DOGE to: ### Keep it on the exchange (custody): convenient for trading Your DOGE stays in your Digital Surge account, where the exchange holds it in custody for you. This is convenient if you plan to trade or sell, and you protect it with a strong password and two-factor authentication. ### Withdraw to a self-custody wallet you control Move your Dogecoin to a hardware or software wallet you control and you hold the private keys yourself. Because Dogecoin runs on its own native chain, a transfer needs only the DOGE address. There is no destination tag or memo to add. ### Protect your recovery phrase and check the DOGE address If you self-custody, keep your wallet recovery phrase offline and never share it. Always double-check the DOGE address before you send, because on-chain transfers cannot be reversed. Chapter 05 ## Frequently Asked Questions Is Dogecoin legal in Australia? Yes. Buying, holding and selling Dogecoin is legal in Australia, and you can do it through an Australian exchange such as Digital Surge. Exchanges operating here meet Australia's anti-money-laundering and know-your-customer obligations, which is why you verify your identity when you sign up. Who founded Dogecoin? Dogecoin was created by software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer, who launched it on 6 December 2013. They built it as a light-hearted parody of the cryptocurrency speculation of the time, using the Shiba Inu dog from the "Doge" internet meme as its mascot. Can you stake Dogecoin? No. Dogecoin uses a Proof-of-Work consensus mechanism (the Scrypt algorithm), not Proof of Stake, so DOGE cannot be staked. New DOGE is created through mining, not staking, and there is no staking option for Dogecoin on Digital Surge. Where should I store my Dogecoin? You have two main options. You can keep your DOGE in your Digital Surge account, where the exchange holds it in custody for you, which is convenient for buying and selling. Or you can withdraw it to a self-custody wallet you control, using your DOGE address. Dogecoin transfers use a standard DOGE address and do not require a destination tag or memo. How do I deposit AUD to buy Dogecoin? You can deposit AUD using PayID or bank transfer, both with zero deposit fees. PayID deposits typically clear quickly, so your funds are ready to use in minutes. Do I need to verify my ID? Yes, in compliance with Australian regulations, all users complete a quick identity verification. Most verifications are approved within minutes, so you can get started fast. [See the live DOGE chart first →](/buy/doge/#price) About the author The Digital Surge Editorial Team Our editorial team writes and reviews Digital Surge's crypto and finance guides, pairing plain-English explanations with the practical experience of running an [Australian cryptocurrency exchange](/about-us/). We keep every guide accurate, current and easy to act on. [Read our editorial guidelines ›](/editorial-guidelines/) 400+ Cryptocurrencies & Counting ## What Other Tokens Can I Buy? Digital Surge lists more than 400 cryptocurrencies alongside Dogecoin. A few related coins to explore: [Guide Shiba Inu (SHIB) An Ethereum-based meme token with a growing DeFi ecosystem. Read the guide →](/how-to-buy-shiba-inu/)[Guide Pepe (PEPE) A deflationary meme coin launched on Ethereum. Read the guide →](/how-to-buy-pepe/)[Guide Official Trump (TRUMP) The official meme coin launched by Donald Trump. Read the guide →](/how-to-buy-official-trump/)[Guide Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) The official token of the Pudgy Penguins ecosystem on Solana. Read the guide →](/how-to-buy-pudgy-penguins/)[Guide Bonk (BONK) Solana's community-driven dog-themed meme coin. Read the guide →](/how-to-buy-bonk/) ## Ready to buy Dogecoin? --- *Source: [How to Buy Dogecoin (DOGE) in Australia](/how-to-buy-dogecoin/) · Last updated: 2026-07-08*