Litecoin

Litecoin (LTC) is one of the oldest cryptocurrencies still in active development, originally forked from Bitcoin’s codebase with faster block times and a different mining algorithm. This section covers the network’s development, mining activity and the news around it.For current price, market cap and supply figures, see the live Litecoin page — we link to it rather than quote numbers here because Litecoin, like every crypto asset, can move meaningfully within a single trading session. Broader coin news, including anything touching Litecoin specifically, runs through Altcoin News, with each story carrying a Wire Stamp showing when it was published or last revised.If you want the mechanics behind how Litecoin and similar proof-of-work chains process transactions, the Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake guide is a useful next read.This is informational coverage, not financial advice — verify current data on the live page before making any decision.