diff --git a/net-p2p/dogecoin-qt/dogecoin-qt-1.14.6.ebuild b/net-p2p/dogecoin-qt/dogecoin-qt-1.14.6.ebuild
index f4843ac9ef..4ab3175999 100644
--- a/net-p2p/dogecoin-qt/dogecoin-qt-1.14.6.ebuild
+++ b/net-p2p/dogecoin-qt/dogecoin-qt-1.14.6.ebuild
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 EAPI=8
 WANT_AUTOCONF="2.5"
 inherit autotools desktop xdg-utils
-DESCRIPTION="Dogecoin Core Qt-GUI for desktop. Keeps downloaded blockchain size below 2.2GB."
+DESCRIPTION="Dogecoin Core Qt for desktop. Downloaded blockchain is under 2.2GB. Much secure."
 HOMEPAGE="https://github.com/dogecoin"
 SRC_URI="https://github.com/dogecoin/dogecoin/archive/refs/tags/v${PV}.tar.gz -> ${PN}-v${PV}.tar.gz"
 
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ LICENSE="MIT"
 SLOT="0"
 DB_VER="5.3"
 KEYWORDS="~amd64"
-IUSE="cpu_flags_x86_avx2 dogecoind tests utils +wallet +prune zmq"
+IUSE="cpu_flags_x86_avx2 dogecoind +pie +prune tests utils +wallet zmq"
 REQUIRED_USE="dogecoind? ( utils )"
 DOGEDIR="/opt/${PN}"
 DEPEND="
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ src_configure() {
 		$(use_with utils utils)
 		$(use_enable wallet)
 		$(use_enable zmq)
-		$(use_enable tests tests)
+		$(use_enable pie hardening)
 	)
 
 	econf "${my_econf[@]}"
diff --git a/net-p2p/dogecoin-qt/metadata.xml b/net-p2p/dogecoin-qt/metadata.xml
index 8743999c21..d60a616508 100644
--- a/net-p2p/dogecoin-qt/metadata.xml
+++ b/net-p2p/dogecoin-qt/metadata.xml
@@ -12,8 +12,9 @@
 		<name>Victor Skovorodnikov</name>
 	</maintainer>
 	<use>
-		<flag name="cpu_flags_x86_avx2">Build with Advanced Vector Extensions instructions support (if CPU model supports it)</flag>
+		<flag name="cpu_flags_x86_avx2">Build with Advanced Vector Extensions instructions support (if the CPU model supports it)</flag>
 		<flag name="dogecoind">Build with dogecoind daemon</flag>
+		<flag name="pie">Position Independent Executables - attempt to harden resulting executables for greater security</flag>  
 		<flag name="prune">Enables automatic pruning of old blocks to stay below 2.2GB target size (if ran from desktop)</flag>
 		<flag name="tests">Build Dogecoin Core Qt with tests option</flag>
 		<flag name="utils">Build with client utilities dogecoin-cli and dogecoin-tx</flag> 
@@ -21,6 +22,6 @@
 		<flag name="zmq">Enables ZeroMQ notifications</flag>
 	</use>
 	<longdescription lang="en">
-		Dogecoin Core Qt for desktop environment.  Fun-loving cryptocurrency with ultra-low transaction fees featuring Graphical User Interface with statistical analysis, console interaction and wallet support.  Fast and lightweight; the default installation for desktop keeps downloaded blockchain size below 2.2GB, making it ideal for daily transactions even on systems where disk space could be limited.
+		Dogecoin Core Qt for desktop environment.  Fun-loving, highly secure, peer-to-peer digital currency with ultra-low transaction fees featuring Graphical User Interface with statistical analysis, console interaction and wallet support.  Fast and lightweight; the default installation for desktop keeps downloaded blockchain size below 2.2GB, making it ideal for daily transactions, even on systems where disk space could be limited.
 	</longdescription>
 </pkgmetadata>