Dogecoin has implemented the Cardinals Index Node upgrade, introducing smart contract-like functionality and enabling broader node participation for transaction validation. This enhancement aims to improve the blockchain's performance, with data indexing speeds reaching up to 500 milliseconds. Analyst Dima Potts forecasts a potential 37x price increase, suggesting DOGE could hit $11.71 by the end of 2025. Additionally, the Rex-Osprey DOJE ETF has amassed over $20 million in assets, while 21Shares has launched a DOGE ETF on the DTCC platform under the ticker TDOG.