As a decentralized, open-source cryptocurrency that operates on a peer-to-peer network (like Bitcoin), Litecoin relies on blockchain technology to secure transactions and maintain a transparent public ledger. However, Litecoin introduces several modifications aimed at improving transaction speed and efficiency. It has earned the nickname “digital silver” to Bitcoin’s “digital gold,” reflecting its complementary role in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Litecoin is the friendlier chain and less energy intensive. Its also profitable for miners longer term than SHA-256. Litecoin has absolutely demonstrated its reliability and uptime throughout these 13 years (since its inception in 2011). Only Bitcoin and Litecoin are the true PoW coins left in this space. Having been deemed a commodity by CFTC in many cases and having been denied to be a security by Gary Gensler himself, Litecoin truly is the only cryptocurrency aside from Bitcoin and Ethereum that should get a spot ETF approved.