As the cryptocurrency landscape evolves, Qubic is taking significant steps towards integrating Dogecoin into its mining frameworks. This move not only amplifies the potential use of Dogecoin but also reignites discussions on security risks, particularly those tied to hashing power concentration.
Recently, Qubic announced on X: “The community responded swiftly. The vote leaned heavily in favor: DOGE secured 301 votes. This isn’t merely a straightforward upgrade. Introducing ASIC hardware into our unique Proof-of-Work (uPoW) framework requires substantial engineering efforts and detailed protocol adjustments. The advantages, however, are considerable. DOGE stands as one of the largest mining economies in the cryptocurrency sector. Incorporating it into Qubic’s model will transition our concept from mere theory to practical application. Development is in progress, marking just the start of upcoming innovations.”
Development is underway for the Dogecoin mining integration.
The community rapidly expressed their decision.
The outcome was clear: #DOGE was the winner with 301 votes.This upgrade requires detailed engineering and design…
Check out the updates here: pic.twitter.com/7aBgxfLdDR
— Qubic (@_Qubic_) January 22, 2026
What Are the Security Implications for Dogecoin?
This announcement brings to light significant concerns. In mid-2025, Qubic executed a demonstration involving Monero, where they claimed to have reached “over 51% hashrate dominance”. This experiment raised urgent questions about the security of proof-of-work mechanisms and how quickly external incentives can lead to concentrated hash power.
Following this, analyses have questioned the validity of Qubic’s claims. A detailed study from December 2025 reconstructed the Monero mining activities attributed to Qubic, revealing what they labeled a “selfish mining campaign.” This analysis found Qubic’s hash share fluctuating between 23% and 34%, without establishing sustained control above the 51% threshold.
Interestingly, Dogecoin’s mining system is inherently different from Monero’s RandomX CPU-focused approach. Since 2014, Dogecoin has adopted Scrypt and allows merged mining with Litecoin, which has historically provided an additional layer of security through a wider base of Scrypt ASIC miners.
This hardware context is vital to understanding Qubic’s current messaging. They state that integrating ASIC technology into their uPoW will involve substantial engineering and time to execute effectively, highlighting the complexities beyond a straightforward launch.
The fears surrounding a potential 51% attack have also been examined. Analysts note that achieving a majority hash power through purchasing would be financially unfeasible. It has been estimated that Qubic would need to deploy about 2.78 PH/s, costing around $2.85 billion in hardware along with daily electricity costs nearing $2.5 million.
A more subtle risk may arise not from outright purchasing hashrate but from Qubic creating appealing incentives that lure existing Scrypt ASIC miners to its platform, a concept labelled as “vampire mining” by experts.
In the latest market updates, DOGE’s value stands at approximately $0.12521.
