In a shocking turn of events, Dogecoin, the meme-inspired cryptocurrency, has been declared the official currency of Mars. The announcement came directly from the self-proclaimed "Emperor of Mars," Elon Musk, during a live stream from his secret Martian base.
According to sources close to the situation, the decision to adopt Dogecoin was made after a series of intense negotiations between Musk and the Martian Council of Elders, a mysterious group of aliens who have been secretly guiding humanity's progress for centuries. The council, impressed by Dogecoin's meteoric rise and its potential to unite humans and extraterrestrials alike, gave their blessing for the cryptocurrency to become the official tender of the red planet.
To celebrate this momentous occasion, Elon Musk reportedly hosted a lavish zero-gravity party attended by top Dogecoin influencers, NASA officials, and a delegation of Martian dignitaries. Party-goers were treated to a feast of freeze-dried ice cream and Tang, while being entertained by the dulcet tones of a choir of singing Starlink satellites.
As a result of this development, Dogecoin's value has skyrocketed, with one DOGE now trading for approximately 1,000 Tesla shares or a dozen SpaceX rockets. Financial analysts predict that the cryptocurrency's market cap could soon surpass the combined GDP of Earth and Mars, ushering in a new era of interplanetary economic dominance.