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*Inflation figures shown here reflect circulating (market) inflation and may differ from a coin’s projected, policy (planned) inflation.

What is Litecoin?

Litecoin (LTC) is a fast, low-cost cryptocurrency created by Charlie Lee in 2011 as a lighter, faster alternative to Bitcoin. It uses the Scrypt hashing algorithm to enable quicker block generation and cheaper global payments, backed by a decentralized blockchain and broad miner support—making it a popular option for everyday transactions and digital value transfer.

Why does Litecoin have inflation?

Litecoin has inflation because new coins are created as block rewards to miners for securing the network, continuing until the 84 million LTC cap is reached. The issuance rate halves roughly every four years, reducing inflation over time.

How is Litecoin inflation calculated?

Litecoin inflation is calculated by comparing the circulating supply from one year ago to today’s supply. The percentage increase in supply over that period is the annual inflation rate. Learn more in our guide: What is cryptocurrency inflation?.

How is Litecoin emission calculated?

Litecoin emission refers to how new coins enter circulation, usually through mining or staking rewards. The emission rate depends on the project’s monetary policy and block reward schedule. Learn more in our guide: What is cryptocurrency emission?.

FAQ

We calculate our own inflation and emission data via our algorithms. You can learn more about how we derive our data in the learn page.

We encourage the usage of any data available on this website. You may use it for your personal or educational goals, but do not use it commercially unless you purchase the CryptoInflation API.

We strive to make the data as accurate as possible, but some blockchains have limitations on how precisely supply, inflation, and emission can be calculated. Moreover, the data on this website often has to be averaged and approximated, therefore the data can be a bit off sometimes.

Cryptocurrency emission and inflation aren’t inherently bad—they’re part of how many blockchains secure their networks and incentivize miners or validators. Moderate inflation can help distribute coins fairly and keep the network active, but excessive or poorly managed emission may dilute value and hurt long-term sustainability. You can learn more about how issuance affects price here.