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Greentext originates from the popular online forum 4chan, 
where users utilize a specific code to transform their text color into green (#789922 ), they do this by placing an angle bracket > before the text they wish to highlight.
The original usage of greentext was to quote a portion of text by somebody.[1] Despite the original purpose, users quickly discovered alternative applications for this feature. As they experimented with the bracket and its distinctive green color, a new form of storytelling emerged that allowed them to convey anecdotes, experiences, and humor in a concise and visually distinct manner. This creative adaptation of greentext led to its widespread use in sharing relatable and often amusing narratives, setting the stage for a unique and engaging mode of online communication.[2]
With Destiny being a frequent 4chan user, it did not come to anyone's surprise his personal website and destiny.gg's DGG chat implemented a similar greentext feature, though with a different green hue (#6ca528 ) being employed. Within DGG chat, the greentext feature is predominantly employed by chatters to stand out and attract additional attention to their messages, and—while it's not as common—there are instances in chat where users adopt a similar story-telling approach in the vein of its modern 4chan usage.