What is Litecoin?

A proven digital currency built for everyday payments

Litecoin is a digital asset created to enable fast and low-cost payments on a global scale. Launched in 2011, it is one of the longest-running blockchain networks and has operated continuously for over a decade.

Built on the same core principles as Bitcoin, Litecoin was designed to improve transaction speed and efficiency, making it more practical for regular use while maintaining a strong focus on reliability and security.

Why Litecoin?

Litecoin is valued for its simplicity, stability, and long track record:

Faster payments: Transactions are confirmed more quickly than on the Bitcoin network, supporting everyday transfers and settlements.

Low transaction costs: Fees are typically low, making Litecoin suitable for frequent and smaller payments.

Established and reliable: With many years of continuous operation, Litecoin has proven its resilience and dependability over time.

LTC: A digital currency with fixed supply

LTC is the native asset of the Litecoin network and is used to transfer value within the system.

Payment use: LTC can be sent globally without relying on traditional payment infrastructure, offering an alternative way to move money efficiently.

Limited issuance: The total supply of LTC is capped, which helps maintain scarcity and predictable issuance over time.

These characteristics have positioned LTC as a digital asset often compared to silver, complementing Bitcoin’s role as digital gold.

Litecoin’s vision

Litecoin was created to offer a practical and accessible form of digital money. The focus has always been on simplicity, speed, and usability rather than experimentation or complexity.

Supported by an open-source community, Litecoin continues to serve as a reliable option for payments and value transfer in the digital economy.

Invest in Litecoin

Virtune Litecoin ETP is a physically-backed exchange-traded product (ETP) designed to offer investors a secure and cost-effective way to gain exposure to Litecoin (LTC). This is made possible through a transparent and physically-backed structure with institutional-level security.

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