Litecoin is unique for several reasons:
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Faster transaction times: Litecoin has a faster block generation time compared to Bitcoin, allowing for quicker transaction confirmations.
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Scrypt algorithm: Litecoin uses the Scrypt algorithm for mining, which is considered more memory-intensive and ASIC-resistant compared to Bitcoin's SHA-256 algorithm.
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Higher coin limit: Litecoin has a higher maximum coin limit of 84 million compared to Bitcoin's 21 million, which may help prevent future inflation.
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Active development team: Litecoin has a dedicated and active development team that continues to work on improving the protocol and implementing new features.
