litecoin ☆
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Description:
Cryptocurrency wallet
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.21.4@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @litecoin  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: cryptocurrency wallet litecoin blockchain finance p2p
Install: brew install --cask litecoin
About:
Litecoin is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency and open-source software project released under the MIT/X11 license. It is a fork of the Bitcoin Core client, designed to be a faster and more lightweight alternative for everyday transactions. The wallet provides a secure interface for managing LTC, featuring a 2.5-minute block generation time and a larger total supply.
Key Features:
  • Faster transaction confirmation (2.5 minutes)
  • SegWit and Lightning Network support
  • Scrypt hashing algorithm for mining
  • Enhanced storage efficiency
Use Cases:
  • Daily peer-to-peer payments
  • Merchant payment processing
  • Long-term cryptocurrency storage
Alternatives:
  • Bitcoin Core – Bitcoin is the original cryptocurrency with slower block times (10 minutes) and a larger market cap.
  • Electrum-LTC – A lightweight SPV wallet alternative that focuses on speed and simplicity without running a full node.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:25pm 0.21.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 94d8b95b
Jul 2, 2024 11:09pm 0.21.3 0 VERSION_BUMP a61fb0cc
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