Dogecoin Founder, Enthusiasts Set For San Francisco Convention
Dogecoin creator Jackson Palmer is set to headline 'Dogecon SF' in San Francisco, an upcoming gathering presented by Follow The Coin in partnership with Palmer and the Dogecoin Foundation. The 25th April event will celebrate the short but dramatic history of the altcoin. Beginning at 4pm, Dogecon SF will feature food, fun, panel discussions and opportunities to win some dogecoin. Entry is free, although donations are encouraged. Palmer told CoinDesk that the evening of all things shibe embodies everything positive about the dogecoin community: "Dogecoin is based, at its core, around a....
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