Dogecoin Code Appears In CyberTruck And Model 3 Website, Will Tesla Accept DOGE Payments For Cars Soon?

Source Bitcoinist

Dogecoin enthusiasts recently reignited discussions on the meme coin’s future after an observation shared on the social media platform X. KrissPax, a Dogecoin enthusiast, highlighted a curious detail that showed that DOGE is the only cryptocurrency currently embedded in the payment code for Tesla’s Cybertruck and Model 3 vehicles. Interestingly, this plays into the current bullish sentiment surrounding DOGE and rumors about Tesla’s plans to officially accept DOGE as a payment method.

Dogecoin Code In Tesla’s Payment: A Long-Standing Detail Revisited

The inclusion of Dogecoin in Tesla’s payment infrastructure has been known for some time, but the timing of its renewed focus has drawn attention. Notably, it comes during a notable price correction for the meme cryptocurrency. 

Back in October 2023, reports surfaced about mentions of DOGE in the source code of Tesla’s Cybertruck checkout page. Particularly, crypto influencer MartyParty identified over 50 references to Dogecoin within the code.

However, the renewed interest stems from a recent post by Dogecoin enthusiast KrissPax on the social media platform X. He highlighted the presence of a DOGE code in Tesla’s payment systems, stating:

“Just remember, there is Dogecoin in the Cybertruck and Model 3 Tesla payment codes. Not any other crypto – just Dogecoin. Just waiting for Tesla to turn this option on!”

Although Tesla’s Cybertruck has since been launched, this year, the DOGE payment feature has not yet been activated. Nonetheless, its presence in the code suggests that Tesla is keeping the door open to allow DOGE transactions in the future.

What Does This Mean For DOGE?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has long been a vocal supporter of Dogecoin, often relaying its use for everyday transactions. His enthusiasm for DOGE has been evident through numerous public endorsements, including Tesla’s decision in January 2022 to start accepting DOGE as payment for select merchandise. This endeavor created some sort of utility for DOGE, which is known for its meme status.

However, a final integration of DOGE as a payment method for Tesla cars would be the final straw in the electric vehicle maker’s creation of utility for the meme coin. A move of such magnitude would not only improve Dogecoin’s adoption but also open it up to another path of inflows, which would in turn benefit its price growth. Furthermore, other companies could follow in the footsteps of Tesla and make DOGE a payment method.

Interestingly, such a move would not be the first time Tesla accepted crypto payments for its vehicles. Back in 2021, Tesla started allowing customers to use Bitcoin as a form of payment. However, the initiative was short-lived, as Tesla discontinued Bitcoin payments just months later due to environmental concerns over the growing energy consumption of Bitcoin mining and transactions. 

At the time of writing, the Dogecoin price is trading at $0.3842, down by 0.92 and 1.69% in the past 24 hours and seven days, respectively.

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