Live price, market capitalisation, trading volume, supply and interactive charts for Litecoin (LTC), ranked on the RealCryptoCap native crypto index.
Litecoin is a decentralized, peer-to-peer digital currency designed to enable instant, near-zero cost payments to individuals and merchants worldwide. As an open-source global payment network that functions independently of central banks or intermediaries, its main value proposition lies in providing a scarce digital asset with a fixed maximum supply of 84 million tokens. The network operates using a Proof of Work mechanism where computers solve complex puzzles to confirm transactions and secure the blockchain. It is distinguished by a block generation time of 2.5 minutes, which allows for faster transaction confirmations and a higher total throughput than earlier protocols. Key technical features include the Scrypt hashing algorithm, which promotes wider network participation, and MimbleWimble Extension Blocks, which improve user privacy by allowing transaction details to be hidden.…
RealCryptoCap counts native crypto networks only. Stablecoins, wrapped tokens, tokenized stocks, bonds, treasuries, commodities and other synthetic receipts are excluded, so a ranking here reflects crypto assets rather than the dollar rails that sit on top of them.
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