BEL is a blockchain established by Billy Markus, the creator of Dogecoin, and draws inspiration from the in-game currency of Nintendo's renowned title, Animal Crossing. Originally introduced on BitcoinTalk on November 28th, 2013, BEL precedes Markus's widely recognized memecoin, Dogecoin, by a span of 8 days. This digital asset represents a unique intersection of Markus's early blockchain experiments and the nostalgic elements from the gaming world.