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# How to Transfer Dogecoin into Ethereum

## What is $renDOGE?

$renDOGE is an ERC-20 wrapped token that represents 1 Dogecoin within EVM compatible blockchains. Simply put 1 $renDOGE is 1 Dogecoin in the Ethereum blockchain. $renDOGE can be converted back to $DOGE at any time and transferred back to your Dogecoin wallet.

## Why is $renDOGE not called $DOGE?

Even though these tokens are the same, the protocol that wrapped the token is called the [Ren Project](https://renproject.io/). All assets that are bridged from Ren have the sub name $ren in their name even though it is still a Dogecoin coin.

## Why do I need to use $renDOGE?

When you received your Dogecoin, it lives within its own blockchain. In order for utility to be built for Dogecoin, it will need to be transferred to a blockchain that can execute smart contract code. The advantage of using Ethereum is that is the leading blockchain solution to execute smart contracts. 

Without bridging your Dogecoin into a blockchain that is able to execute smart contracts, you will not be able to participate in the utility a project would provide for Dogecoin.

## How do I Convert my Dogecoin to $renDOGE?

1. Find your wallet with Dogecoin
2. Create an Ethereum compatible wallet using MetaMask
3. Navigate to the Ren Project's official v3 bridge [here](https://bridge.renproject.io/mint)
4. Select $DOGE under "Mint" and Ethereum under "to"
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5. Input the amount of DOGE you want to bridge into the Ethereum network. Remember to also have enough ETH in your wallet in order to execute the transaction
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6. Clicking next will open a page with an address to send your $DOGE to. Once your $DOGE is sent, you can track the progress on this page
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7. Once the bridging process receives enough confirmations, click on the "Mint $DOGE" button and $renDOGE will be sent to your MetaMask wallet
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8. Note: Make sure to import the $renDOGE token on MetaMask by copy pasting the following token address under the "Custom Token" Tab:
   * 0x3832d2F059E55934220881F831bE501D180671A7
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9. Go to your wallet page to view your bridged Dogecoin as $renDOGE. You are now ready to use your Dogecoin within Ethereum projects.
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