What is Litecoin?

Litecoin is one of the oldest cryptocurrencies, launched in 2011 as an early fork of Bitcoin. With faster block times, it has long been described as “digital silver” to Bitcoin's gold.

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Thinking about buying? Start with our buying guide, and read how to store it safely before you hold a meaningful amount.