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Litecoin market info
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Crypto Phones: The Next Strategic Frontier in Web3
➢ Crypto Phone = Secure Compute + Blockchain Gateway
A crypto phone is not just a regular phone with a crypto wallet app.
It’s a device-level rethinking of how users secure keys, interact with on-chain apps, and participate in Web3 economies.
1/ Core architecture often includes
• Secure Element / Trusted Execution Environment: A dedicated chip isolated from the main OS, signing transactions and storing private keys outside Android/iOS reach. The uPhone leverages TEE for secure DePIN operations and transaction signing.
• Hardware-based Wallets + Biometric Auth: Built-in hardware signing with biometric unlock, reducing phishing and clipboard exploits.
• Default integration with L1s/L2s: Solana Saga integrates with Solana RPCs; UPhone is optimized for U2U Network which EVM-compatible chain for seamless dApp interactions and DePIN mining.
2/ Owning the End-to-End Crypto Stack
➢ Just as Apple controls hardware, OS, App Store, and cloud, Web3 companies aim to:
• Own the device layer
• Control the dApp discovery experience (custom dApp stores)
• Integrate native payments with low/no fees
• Incentivize with onboarding rewards + token economics
➢ Examples:
• Solana Saga: Deep Solana OS integration, + $1K BONK airdrop
• HTC Exodus: Zion wallet, support for BTC/ETH/Litecoin + dApp browser
• Vertu METAVERTU: AI + Web3 + high-end luxury phone ($4K+)
• Nothing x Polygon: Web3-ready OS enhancements (limited scope)
• UPhone: EVM-compatible OS with native U2U Subnet integration, a custom dApp store. It supports DePIN applications, such as decentralized VPN (U2DPN), and offers passive income opportunities through unused bandwidth sharing.
3/ Custom dApp Stores: Beyond Apple & Google
➢ App Store censorship is a major bottleneck for crypto:
• Apple takes 30% of NFT/crypto in-app purchases
• Google restricts DeFi, gambling, and unverified tokens
• Web3-native apps often get banned, delisted, or nerfed
➢ Crypto phones solve this via:
• Independent dApp Stores: Censorship-resistant, open indexing
• Smart wallet integration: Wallet connects at OS level, no extension needed
• 1-click install from smart contract link: Fully permissionless
• Web3 is meant to be trustless and permissionless,so why should app discovery depend on centralized stores?”
4/ Real Web3 UX: Identity, Messaging, and Asset Layer
➢ Crypto phones are designed around users being on-chain by default:
• On-chain identity linked to phone
• Push notifications for transaction updates, DAO votes, governance
• NFT camera galleries & PFP badge integrations
• Native tipping, crypto chat, and microtransactions in any app
5/ Permissionless Financial Access at Scale
➢ Crypto phones can drive global crypto adoption in regions where:
• Banks are inaccessible
• Local currencies are volatile
• Mobile is the only internet access point
➢ Use cases in emerging markets:
• Stablecoin wallets as dollar bank accounts
• P2P trading apps with zero middlemen
• Gaming & earn-to-use models as new income streams
6/ Why VCs and Protocols Are Betting Big
Crypto phones bootstrap on-chain activity
→ Every phone = new wallet, new user, new txs
They drive revenue back to L1s/L2s via gas, fees, swaps
They offer unique DePIN hooks (run nodes, mine, validate from phone)
They act as Trojan Horses for protocol loyalty — tying identity, assets, and apps together
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A must for investment, a sneak peek at this week's important events (6/9-6/15)
The most important macro data this week is the CPI on Wednesday, while there are more crypto-related deliberations on Tuesday, and also the U.S.-China economic and trade consultations are set to begin on Tuesday, making these two days more noteworthy. The ongoing standoff between Trump and Musk is also an event to watch, with both being crypto-friendly influencers.
🌟 Heavyweight events this week:
6/9 Mon.
💼 SEC roundtable on “DeFi and the American Spirit”
6/10 Tuesday
💼The first meeting of the U.S.-China Economic and Trade Consultation Mechanism
💼U.S. House Consideration of Crypto Market Structure Bill
💼 SEC Delays Decision on Litecoin Spot ETF Application Filed by Canary Capital, Reply Due June 10th
💼Strategy to Raise About $1 Billion Through Preferred Stock Offering to Increase Bitcoin Holdings
6/11 Wednesday
💼US May CPI (20:30)
6/12 Thursday
💼 US PPI for May (20:30)
💼 US Initial Jobless Claims for the Week (20:30)
6/13 Friday
💼 Fed releases Quarterly U.S. Financial Accounts Report (00:30)
Outlook for the week:
BTC short- and medium-term implied volatility has generally fallen below 40%, ETH is mainly around 65% across all major terms, both of which are on the low side, and overall the market is not expecting much volatility going forward. If there is a volatile view of the near-term market, buying options would be a very cost-effective operation, in addition to the medium- and long-term depth of the dummy has also reached a suitable range for purchase.
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VLAD HOSTS THE BEST PODCAST IN BITCOIN
Car stereotypes by coin:
Bitcoin: Toyota
Ethereum: Tesla
Tether: Volkswagen
Ripple: Ford
BNB: BYD
Solana: BMW
Dogecoin: Suzuki
Litecoin: Honda
Zcash: Subaru
Monero: Mazda
Bitcoin Cash: Nissan
USDC: Cadillac
Tron: Geely
Cardano: SAIC
Dash: Chevrolet
Zano: Lada
Polkadot: Saab
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for this cycle to mirror 2017 like I want these are the prices we need to see
bitcoin $1.5m (~100x from bottom)
eth 0.05
sol 0.011
hype 0.0012
xmr 0.1
ltc 0.035
atom 0.0008
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Kong Trading 🦍
This is your daily reminder that $LTC is going to $1000 🔥🚀
Kong Trading 🦍
This is your daily reminder that $LTC is going to $1000 🚀🚀🚀
The current price of Litecoin is $87.9800. Since 00:00 UTC, Litecoin has increased by +0.84%. It currently has a circulating supply of 75,945,521 LTC and a maximum supply of 84,000,000 LTC, giving it a fully diluted market cap of $6.68B. At present, Litecoin holds the 22 position in market cap rankings. The Litecoin/USD price is updated in real-time.
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Developed in 2011 as a fork of the Bitcoin network, Litecoin aimed to improve upon Bitcoin's shortcomings. It was the first altcoin, and its goal was to offer a decentralized peer-to-peer (P2P) currency with faster transaction processing times and lower fees than Bitcoin.
Built with payments in mind, Litecoin outperforms Bitcoin in terms of transaction speed and confirmation time. While Bitcoin can process approximately five transactions per second, Litecoin has a capacity of 56 transactions per second. The network's confirmation time is also significantly shorter, taking approximately two minutes and 20 seconds compared to Bitcoin's, of nearly 10 minutes per block.
Even after over a decade, Litecoin remains committed to providing users with low-cost, private, secure, and borderless payment solutions. Its vision is to enable individuals to send payments anywhere in the world at any time, making it a practical and accessible digital currency for everyday transactions. Litecoin's usage as a payment method has increased over the years, with merchants, including the American Red Cross, Newegg, and Twitch, accepting LTC as payment.
How does Litecoin work
Litecoin was created from the original Bitcoin source code. That said, it has several differences, which make it faster, cheaper, and more accessible. Here are the components that make Litecoin different:
Scrypt hashing
Litecoin was launched with a unique algorithmic architecture called Scrypt. Scrypt uses less processing power than Bitcoin’s SHA-256 algorithm, lowering the entry barriers for miners and promoting network decentralization. Scrypt also protects Litecoin from potential attacks by miners.
SegWit (Segregated Witness)
SegWit was initially proposed for Bitcoin but was first adopted by the Litecoin network. It separates the witness data (digital signature data) from the transaction data, allowing for more transactions to be included in each block and increasing the overall capacity and scalability of the network. The successful implementation of SegWit on Litecoin served as a testbed and paved the way for its subsequent adoption on the Bitcoin network.
MimbleWimble upgrade
Litecoin also launched its highly anticipated MimbleWimble upgrade, which allows for anonymous transactions on the network, similar to other private networks like Zcash (ZEC) and Monero (XMR). MimbleWimble's integration with Litecoin via extension blocks (MWEB) allowed users to conceal transaction information, thereby increasing privacy. The upgrade was released in January 2022 and activated in May.
The MimbleWimble upgrade was first suggested in October 2019 in two Litecoin improvement proposals. Then, in October 2020, the network launched the first MimbleWimble testnet. According to the Litecoin Foundation, the upgrade enhances the network's scalability since the amount of data stored on-chain reduces fungibility.
LTC price and tokenomics
LTC has a capped supply model, with a maximum supply 84 million. This specific cap was chosen so that the last LTC would be mined in 2142. Like BTC, LTC operates on a Proof of Work (PoW) consensus mechanism, producing new tokens exclusively through mining. Every four years, LTC undergoes a halving to reduce the rewards earned by miners.
LTC has a wide range of use cases. As the native token of the network, LTC is used to pay transaction fees. LTC can also be used outside the network as a medium of exchange, purchasing goods and services or exchanging for other digital assets, such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
About the founders
Litecoin was founded in 2011 by Charlie Lee, an MIT graduate and former software engineer at Google. Lee played a key role in the development and launch of Litecoin. In 2013, he joined Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, where he served as the Director of Engineering. In 2017, Lee made the decision to leave Coinbase to focus on the full-time development and advancement of Litecoin.
Lee is also the director of the Litecoin Foundation, a Singapore-based non-profit organization that works towards the growth and adoption of LTC. In December 2017, Lee sold his entire stake in Litecoin, saying it was a conflict of interest for him to talk about the cryptocurrency while influencing it.
Since its inception, the Litecoin team has grown and expanded to include more core developers. This dedicated team works on improving and maintaining the Litecoin network, ensuring its security, scalability, and overall functionality.
Number of posts mentioning a token in the last 24h. This can help gauge the level of interest surrounding this token.
Contributors
Number of individuals posting about a token in the last 24h. A higher number of contributors can suggest improved token performance.
Interactions
Sum of socially-driven online engagement in the last 24h, such as likes, comments, and reposts. High engagement levels can indicate strong interest in a token.
Sentiment
Percentage score reflecting post sentiment in the last 24h. A high percentage score correlates with positive sentiment and can indicate improved market performance.
Volume rank
Volume refers to post volume in the last 24h. A higher volume ranking reflects a token’s favored position relative to other tokens.
In the last 24 hours, there have been 5.8K new posts about Litecoin, driven by 1.9K contributors, and total online engagement reached 547K social interactions. The sentiment score for Litecoin currently stands at 85%. Compared to all cryptocurrencies, post volume for Litecoin currently ranks at 1514. Keep an eye on changes to social metrics as they can be key indicators of the influence and reach of Litecoin.
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Litecoin FAQ
What is Litecoin halving?
Litecoin uses the Proof of Work consensus mechanism, where miners solve a complex mathematical problem to win the chance to verify transactions and create a block. These miners receive mining rewards for their efforts. During each halving, the mining rewards are reduced by 50 percent to slow the creation of new tokens. For example, after the second halving in August 2019, the mining rewards were reduced to 12.5 LTC from 25 LTC.
Where can I buy Litecoin (LTC)?
Easily buy LTC tokens on the OKX cryptocurrency platform. Available trading pairs in the OKX spot trading terminal include LTC/USDT, LTC/USDC, LTC/ETH and LTC/BTC.
To view the estimated real-time conversion prices between fiat currencies, such as the USD, EUR, GBP, and others, into LTC, visit the OKX Crypto Converter Calculator. OKX's high-liquidity crypto exchange ensures the best prices for your crypto purchases.
How is Litecoin different from Bitcoin?
Litecoin was developed from a fork in the Bitcoin network and, therefore, uses Bitcoin's source code. However, Litecoin differs from Bitcoin in several ways, including transaction processing speed, fees, and privacy. Litecoin can process 54 transactions per second compared to five transactions processed per second on the Bitcoin network. Because of the speed of transactions, each new block on the Litecoin network is generated in about 2 minutes and 20 seconds, compared to 10 minutes on Bitcoin. Transaction fees on Litecoin are also comparatively lower than Bitcoin. Additionally, after the MimbleWimble upgrade, Litecoin offers greater privacy and scalability than Bitcoin.
How much is 1 Litecoin worth today?
Currently, one Litecoin is worth $87.9800. For answers and insight into Litecoin's price action, you're in the right place. Explore the latest Litecoin charts and trade responsibly with OKX.
What is cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrencies, such as Litecoin, are digital assets that operate on a public ledger called blockchains. Learn more about coins and tokens offered on OKX and their different attributes, which includes live prices and real-time charts.
When was cryptocurrency invented?
Thanks to the 2008 financial crisis, interest in decentralized finance boomed. Bitcoin offered a novel solution by being a secure digital asset on a decentralized network. Since then, many other tokens such as Litecoin have been created as well.
Watch this video to learn about what happens when you move your money to a crypto exchange.
ESG Disclosure
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) regulations for crypto assets aim to address their environmental impact (e.g., energy-intensive mining), promote transparency, and ensure ethical governance practices to align the crypto industry with broader sustainability and societal goals. These regulations encourage compliance with standards that mitigate risks and foster trust in digital assets.
Asset details
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OKcoin Europe LTD
Relevant legal entity identifier
54930069NLWEIGLHXU42
Name of the crypto-asset
Litecoin
Consensus Mechanism
Litecoin, like Bitcoin, uses Proof of Work (PoW) as its consensus mechanism, but with a few key differences: 1. Scrypt Hashing Algorithm: Unlike Bitcoin’s SHA-256 algorithm, Litecoin uses the Scrypt hashing algorithm, which is more memory-intensive. This makes mining Litecoin more accessible to regular users and limits the advantages of specialized hardware (like ASICs) in the early years. 2. Mining and Block Creation: Miners compete to solve cryptographic puzzles and, upon success, add new blocks to the blockchain. This process involves solving the Scrypt algorithm, which requires computational work. The first miner to solve the problem earns the block reward and transaction fees associated with the transactions in the block. 3. Block Time: Litecoin has a block time of 2.5 minutes, much faster than Bitcoin’s 10 minutes. This means transactions confirm more quickly, increasing the overall network speed. 4. Block Reward Halving: Similar to Bitcoin, Litecoin has a block reward halving event approximately every four years. Initially, miners earned 50 LTC per block, but this reward decreases by half after each halving event. This process continues until the maximum supply of 84 million LTC is reached. 5. Difficulty Adjustment: Litecoin adjusts the mining difficulty approximately every 2,016 blocks (about every 3.5 days) to ensure that blocks continue to be mined at a consistent rate of 2.5 minutes per block, regardless of fluctuations in the total network hash rate.
Incentive Mechanisms and Applicable Fees
Litecoin, like Bitcoin, uses the Proof of Work (PoW) consensus mechanism to secure transactions and incentivize miners. Incentive Mechanisms 1. Mining Rewards: Block Rewards: Miners are rewarded with Litecoin (LTC) for successfully mining new blocks. Initially, miners received 50 LTC per block, but this reward halves approximately every four years. Transaction Fees: Miners also earn transaction fees from the transactions included in the blocks they mine. Users pay fees to have their transactions processed by miners, especially when they need faster confirmation times. 2. Halving: The halving mechanism ensures that over time, fewer Litecoins are introduced into circulation, creating a deflationary model. This makes mining more valuable as the circulating supply becomes scarcer, incentivizing miners to continue participating in the network even as block rewards decrease. 3. Economic Security: The cost of mining (e.g., hardware and electricity) provides a strong economic incentive for miners to act honestly. If miners attempt to cheat or attack the network, they risk losing the computational work they invested, as invalid blocks will be rejected by the network. Fees on the Litecoin Blockchain 1. Transaction Fees: Litecoin users pay a transaction fee for each transaction, typically calculated in LTC per byte of transaction data. The fees are dynamic and vary based on network congestion. Low Fees: Litecoin is known for its relatively low transaction fees compared to other blockchains like Bitcoin, which makes it ideal for smaller transactions and micro-payments. Fee Redistribution: Collected transaction fees are distributed to miners as part of their rewards for validating transactions and securing the network.
Beginning of the period to which the disclosure relates
2024-06-07
End of the period to which the disclosure relates
2025-06-07
Energy report
Energy consumption
1098946145.07373 (kWh/a)
Renewable energy consumption
24.134702976 (%)
Energy intensity
0.04051 (kWh)
Key energy sources and methodologies
To determine the proportion of renewable energy usage, the locations of the nodes are to be determined using public information sites, open-source crawlers and crawlers developed in-house. If no information is available on the geographic distribution of the nodes, reference networks are used which are comparable in terms of their incentivization structure and consensus mechanism. This geo-information is merged with public information from Our World in Data, see citation. The intensity is calculated as the marginal energy cost wrt. one more transaction.
Ember (2025); Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. “Share of electricity generated by renewables – Ember and Energy Institute” [dataset]. Ember, “Yearly Electricity Data Europe”; Ember, “Yearly Electricity Data”; Energy Institute, “Statistical Review of World Energy” [original data]. Retrieved from https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/share-electricity-renewables
Energy consumption sources and methodologies
For the calculation of energy consumptions, the so called “top-down” approach is being used, within which an economic calculation of the miners is assumed. Miners are persons or devices that actively participate in the proof-of-work consensus mechanism. The miners are considered to be the central factor for the energy consumption of the network. Hardware is pre-selected based on the consensus mechanism's hash algorithm: Scrypt. A current profitability threshold is determined on the basis of the revenue and cost structure for mining operations. Only Hardware above the profitability threshold is considered for the network. The energy consumption of the network can be determined by taking into account the distribution for the hardware, the efficiency levels for operating the hardware and on-chain information regarding the miners' revenue opportunities. If significant use of merge mining is known, this is taken into account. When calculating the energy consumption, we used - if available - the Functionally Fungible Group Digital Token Identifier (FFG DTI) to determine all implementations of the asset of question in scope and we update the mappings regulary, based on data of the Digital Token Identifier Foundation.
Emissions report
Scope 1 DLT GHG emissions – Controlled
0.00000 (tCO2e/a)
Scope 2 DLT GHG emissions - Purchased
452761.48339 (tCO2e/a)
GHG intensity
0.01669 (kgCO2e)
Key GHG sources and methodologies
To determine the GHG Emissions, the locations of the nodes are to be determined using public information sites, open-source crawlers and crawlers developed in-house. If no information is available on the geographic distribution of the nodes, reference networks are used which are comparable in terms of their incentivization structure and consensus mechanism. This geo-information is merged with public information from Our World in Data, see citation. The intensity is calculated as the marginal emission wrt. one more transaction.
Ember (2025); Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. “Carbon intensity of electricity generation – Ember and Energy Institute” [dataset]. Ember, “Yearly Electricity Data Europe”; Ember, “Yearly Electricity Data”; Energy Institute, “Statistical Review of World Energy” [original data]. Retrieved from https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/carbon-intensity-electricity Licenced under CC BY 4.0
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