Recently, there have been widespread rumors about a certain social media platform integrating Solana Blinks and supporting Dogecoin payments, with many screenshots circulating in the community. We need to clarify the facts: the Solana Blinks feature has indeed gone live, allowing users to buy SOL, exchange JUP tokens, and subscribe to NFTs directly within tweets. But Dogecoin payments? The official has not announced anything about that yet. Most of those online screenshots are either edited by the community or misunderstood.



From a technical perspective, the situation isn't that complicated. Wrapping Dogecoin via a cross-chain bridge into wDOGE and connecting it to the Solana ecosystem is technically feasible. However, it requires coordination among several parties: a certain social media platform, the Solana Foundation, and the core development team of Dogecoin. So far, none of these parties have made progress.

Elon Musk continues to regard Dogecoin as a key part of his self-developed "financial super app." Tesla's online store previously accepted Dogecoin payments, demonstrating his interest in exploring payment solutions. If a social media platform were to officially adopt Dogecoin payments, it would significantly expand Dogecoin's use cases. But for now, it's still at the stage of "if" and "possible."

The risks currently outweigh the opportunities. First, security concerns—any third-party Blinks link in a tweet could hide a phishing contract, so even seemingly legitimate links must be carefully verified. Second, regulatory pressure—US SEC has been unclear about payment tokens, which could hinder actual implementation. Plus, the new features might have unknown vulnerabilities, so testing must be especially cautious.

How to respond rationally? First, focus only on official announcements—direct statements from the social media platform, the Solana Foundation, or Elon Musk himself. Rumors from the community should be taken with a grain of salt. Second, if you want to try the Blinks feature, use a separate wallet and only invest a small amount of assets—don't risk your main holdings. Third, learn how to use DeFi tools on the Solana chain, such as Jupiter DEX, so you're prepared if the opportunity arises and won't be caught off guard.

In the end, although these rumors haven't materialized, they do reflect the market's strong anticipation for the "Elon Musk + Dogecoin + social media payment" combo. Until official information is released, stay vigilant and keep learning—it's much more valuable than blindly following the trend.
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LiquidationWatchervip
· 01-25 03:21
It's that same pile of meme screenshots again, truly outrageous. Blinks has indeed gone live, Dogecoin payments are pure nonsense, and the official hasn't spoken up, so don't spread rumors.
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ChainPoetvip
· 01-25 03:12
Another wave of fake screenshots, huh? I really can't understand why some people like to spread rumors out of thin air. Blinks definitely exist, Dogecoin payments? Dream on. Speaking of which, after all these years, some still can't tell the difference between official announcements and community speculation. I suggest learning to verify information before rushing in. I'll believe it only when Elon Musk says it himself. For now, just wait. Fishy links really need to be taken seriously; each tweet looks convincing, making it hard to guard against. The SEC hasn't given any official approval yet, and that's the biggest pitfall. Others are just hyping concepts, while the rules haven't even been finalized. Instead of guessing based on rumors, it's better to master Jupiter thoroughly—you'll need it sooner or later.
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StealthDeployervip
· 01-24 22:41
Once again, it's the rumor about Dogecoin payments. The screenshots are obviously fake and outrageous. I already said it, the official hasn't announced anything, and the community is just hyping themselves up. Blinks definitely exist, but Doge payments? That's just a dream. The SEC is probably stuck on this issue; no matter how Elon tries, it's useless. Those third-party links are really dangerous; there are tons of phishing contracts. Instead of following the trend, it's better to learn how to use Jupiter—it's really awesome.
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LiquidityWitchvip
· 01-22 03:52
Another wave of screenshot rumors, forget it, let's wait for the official announcement first.
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FloorPriceWatchervip
· 01-22 03:51
Another wave of community hype, everyone needs to calm down This is how information asymmetry works; just forwarding a screenshot and believing it all If the official didn't say it, let's not take it seriously. This time, we dodged another trap
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FomoAnxietyvip
· 01-22 03:50
Another rumor about Dogecoin payments, are all the screenshots edited? Fine, I'll just say this: the community really dares to make up anything nowadays. The only one that's actually launched is Blinks; everything else is just dreams and illusions. Those phishing links are indeed terrifying, I agree with testing that with a separate wallet. Elon Musk does want to play with payments, no doubt, but that's still a long way off. I’ve studied JUP, but I’m just afraid that when it actually happens, I might still be nervous. SEC is really the big villain, no matter what is said, it’s unclear. Anyway, I don’t believe the community jokes anymore; I’ll wait until the official statement.
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ImpermanentTherapistvip
· 01-22 03:48
Once again, a wave of screenshot enthusiasts are collectively hallucinating; the photo editing skills are really impressive. --- To be honest, the wDOGE plan sounds great, but relying on just a few fake images can't really push it forward haha. --- So it's still the old routine: wait for the official announcement before saying anything, don't dig your own grave. --- I'm optimistic about Elon Musk's financial application dreams, but we have to wait until he really takes action. --- Be very careful with phishing contracts; I always use isolated wallets for safety. --- Blinks can indeed be used, but it's too far-fetched to talk about paying with Dogecoin. --- The current risks definitely outweigh the opportunities, anyone can see that. --- Instead of chasing rumors, it's better to learn how Jupiter works; then you won't drop the ball when the time comes.
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ApyWhisperervip
· 01-22 03:44
You're spreading rumors with edited images again. I already said the official hasn't announced anything, and you're still promoting Dogecoin payments. If it really happens, be cautious of phishing links. Just test with small amounts and don't go all in.
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