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Talk about throwing the DOGE a bone. The Litecoin blockchain provides security for Dogecoin. (Minh Pham/Unsplash)

Litecoin, a blockchain cloned from Bitcoin in 2011 that underwent a key milestone on Wednesday known as a “halving,” provides network security to Dogecoin via a process called “merged mining.” Dogecoin is a frequent social-media topic for Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

By Frederick Munawa

Aug 2, 2023 at 3:46 p.m. UTC

Aug 2, 2023

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Technology

Litecoin

Litecoin Undergoes Third 'Halving,' in Milestone for 12-Year-Old Blockchain

The blockchain's "halving," where the pace of new issuance of cryptocurrency gets cut in half every four years, took place Wednesday, when it reached transaction block 2,520,000.

By Frederick Munawa

Aug 2, 2023 at 3:15 p.m. UTC

Aug 2, 2023

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Technology

Litecoin

As Litecoin Halving Approaches, Founder Touts Silver Collector Cards Loaded With 'Digital Silver'

Litecoin’s third “halving event” – a programmed 50% reduction in the pace of new issuance of the cryptocurrency – is expected on Wednesday.

By Frederick Munawa

Jul 31, 2023 at 8:02 p.m. UTC

Jul 31, 2023

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Video

Dogecoin

Litecoin Creator Charlie Lee a ‘Big Fan of Dogecoin’

Reacting to dogecoin’s newfound mainstream popularity, Litecoin creator Charlie Lee says he’s a “big fan,” suggesting some of the ways in which DOGE proves to be more than just a meme.

By CoinDesk Staff

Mar 3, 2021 at 4:25 p.m. UTC

Mar 3, 2021

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Markets

Privacy

In Effort to Differentiate, Litecoin Makes a Move to Privacy

Litecoin (LTC) founder Charlie Lee told CoinDesk in an interview the project is now looking to adopt key privacy-enhancing features, which he sees as increasingly attractive to cryptocurrency users.

By Daniel Cawrey

Oct 14, 2020 at 5:00 a.m. UTC

Oct 14, 2020

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