$LTC Litecoin (LTC) is a cryptocurrency completely independent from Bitcoin, which uses a different mining algorithm and mechanism. As its name suggests, Litecoin was created to be a lighter crypto than Bitcoin.

However, the two cryptocurrencies share technological similarities in the use of Blockchain. In this article, we tell you what the main similarities and differences are between the two, how Litecoin works and whether it is worth investing in this asset.