Dogecoin mining is the process of verifying and adding transactions to the public ledger (the blockchain) of the Dogecoin cryptocurrency. Miners are rewarded with DOGE for their efforts, which they can then exchange for other cryptocurrencies or fiat currencies like US dollars. Dogecoin mining is a computationally intensive process that requires significant processing power and electricity. As such, it is typically only profitable for those with access to cheap or free electricity and specialized mining hardware. For most people, the only way to mine Dogecoin is to join a mining pool and contribute your processing power to the group in exchange for a share of the rewards.