⚡ Litecoin ( $LTC ) : The Silver to Bitcoin’s Gold
What is it?
Litecoin is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency.
Key Features
• Faster Transactions → Block time of 2.5 minutes (vs Bitcoin’s 10 minutes).
• Low Fees → Cheap transfers make it good for payments.
• Supply Cap → 84 million LTC (4x Bitcoin’s supply).
• Widely Accepted → Supported on most exchanges, wallets, and even some merchants.
• MimbleWimble Extension Blocks (MWEB) → Adds optional privacy and scalability.
Use Cases
• Everyday payments (cheaper and faster than BTC).
• Cross-border transfers.
• Testbed for new Bitcoin-like upgrades.
Why Investors Look at It ?
• Longest-running altcoin → very reliable.
• Strong liquidity and adoption.
• Still relevant despite newer competitors.
Conclusion
Litecoin = Fast, cheap, reliable digital money.
