Dogecoin Advocate Travels Ohio River Supported by Community Tips
Dogecoin tipping has become a kind of social activity within the digital currency community, making the currency as much a form of expression as a medium of exchange. As evidenced by even a cursory glance at the dogecoin subreddit or community forums, many of those who use the meme-themed currency often donate more than they actually spend in the traditional sense. The DOGEhio River Adventure is, in part, a test to see just how far one person can go with the power of donated dogecoins. For Erik Barnum, this means undertaking a serious challenge: navigating the Ohio River with only his....
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Dogecoin’s fans are as avid as ever following the currency’s recent market-leading upturn, but one man is showing his support in a way which seems to have captured a wider audience like never before. Erik Barnum’s decision to paddle the length of the Ohio River in promotion of Dogecoin, living only off tips, has already resulted in receipt of more than US$100,000 in charity donations. Starting from Pittsburgh August 11, Barnum, who quit his job as a manager in order to complete his DOGEhio River Challenge, has already completed around 600 miles, with another 385 remaining as of yesterday.....
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