Metallicus Deployed DogecoinVM Payment Layer
The new layer aims to boost transaction speeds 300 times for global payment integration.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Quantum Computing
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Metallicus has deployed an alpha version of its DogecoinVM payment layer on mainnet. This system utilizes the Metal Blockchain to increase transaction throughput for the cryptocurrency.
Why it matters
The development directly addresses a 2021 call for higher transaction throughput to enable Dogecoin as a viable tool for global payments. It reflects ongoing efforts to transition the coin from speculative asset to utility-scale settlement layer.
DogecoinVM achieves transaction finalization in 0.15 to 0.25 seconds using the Snowman Proof-of-Stake consensus protocol. The architecture maintains the original UTXO model and locks DOGE on the main network at a 1:1 ratio for collateral-backed equivalents.
The players
Metallicus
A blockchain infrastructure company focused on building tools for decentralized finance and institutional payments.
Elon Musk
The technology entrepreneur and owner of X who has publicly advocated for Dogecoin to be used for global payments.
The details
The mechanism functions by wrapping Dogecoin assets into a sidechain environment, where users lock native DOGE and receive equivalent tokens to interact with the high-speed layer. The Snowman Proof-of-Stake protocol—a consensus method that uses a series of sampled, repeated voting rounds to reach agreement across a network—allows for rapid, scalable validation. Compatibility is maintained by allowing existing wallets and private keys to interact with the new payment layer seamlessly.
Timeline
2021: Elon Musk called for increased Dogecoin transaction throughput.
October 7, 2026: Metallicus deployed the DogecoinVM alpha on mainnet.
The Tech Race
This integration follows a competitive trend in layer-2 scaling solutions that aim to bridge legacy proof-of-work coins with high-throughput proof-of-stake environments. It positions Metallicus as a key player in attempting to scale Dogecoin for potential integration into services such as X.
Alpha users can now test the payment layer, though the network currently limits individual deposits to 100 DOGE. The system is intended to eventually facilitate settlements for fintech, banks, and credit unions once the technology clears security audits.
The takeaway
The project represents a significant engineering shift in how Dogecoin handles volume, moving the network toward sub-second finality. Interested developers can review the source code on GitHub to evaluate the implementation before the alpha transitions to a wider, audited release.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by U.
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