Litecoin is one of the oldest cryptocurrencies on the market. Like other cryptocurrencies, it is a global, digital payment method based on blockchain technology. The crypto currency was established in 2011. The former Google engineer wanted to create a cryptocurrency that is lighter than Bitcoin and therefore more suitable for everyday use.
Peer-to-peer cryptocurrency is a branch of the Bitcoin core client and therefore has many similarities to Bitcoin. However, the platform uses different blockchain. This provides a faster processing or transmission speed. Cryptocurrency creation and transfer software is open source. The platform also has a completely decentralized structure.
Since its launch, the cryptocurrency has experienced steady growth. With a market value of USD 4.8 billion and current price USD 78.37, it ranks 6th in terms of market value. It is considered one of the most popular cryptocurrencies on the market. This can be explained, among other things, by its performance, but also by its functional proximity to Bitcoin.