Litecoin is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency and open-source software project released in 2011, often referred to as “digital silver” in contrast to Bitcoin’s “digital gold.” It was designed to have faster block generation times and a different hashing algorithm compared to Bitcoin. LTC aims to be a more accessible and efficient cryptocurrency for everyday transactions, maintaining a strong focus on speed and lower fees.
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