According to Odaily, Litecoin recently issued a statement on platform X, asserting its significance and contributions to the cryptocurrency landscape. The message highlighted Litecoin's role in testing and implementing several Bitcoin development improvements, its collaboration with other chains for merged mining to enhance security, and its advocacy for Proof of Work (PoW) alongside other Layer 1 networks.
Litecoin emphasized its resilience, having outlasted over 30,000 projects and tokens, and its integration of optional privacy features to enhance its utility as a form of 'money.' The statement also noted Litecoin's participation in its last summit, where it featured at least four other chains as speakers or panelists.
The message underscored Litecoin's consideration for integration by major financial platforms like PayPal, Venmo, Grayscale, and Fidelity, often ahead of 99% of market projects. It reported growth in users, transactions, and utility, with most of this progress occurring in the past 36 months.
Litecoin has operated flawlessly for over 13 years, and the statement challenged critics who dismiss it as worthless or stagnant. It asserted that Litecoin will outlast many projects driven by short-term profit motives due to its transparency, problem-solving capabilities, hard cap, and complete decentralization.
The statement concluded by acknowledging the support of its loyal community members over the years, emphasizing Litecoin's importance not only to them but also to those who may underestimate its value.