Release: 2024/12/23 18:29 Reading: 742
Litecoin Merge Mining: A Tool for Security and Token Exposure
Litecoin (LTC) merge mining is becoming a dual-purpose security and marketing strategy for new cryptocurrency projects. A small group of new assets is emerging, seeking to capitalize on the success of Dogecoin (DOGE).
Binance Pool has recently added three new assets to its merge mining program: LKY, PEP, and LKC. Merge mining involves producing multiple assets simultaneously with each block mined on a primary coin. This process incurs negligible additional costs while creating new assets with enhanced security.
Litecoin blocks have long yielded DOGE, facilitating low-cost transactions on the Litecoin blockchain. In 2024, the network expanded its merged mining portfolio to include BELLS, Luckycoin (LKY), Pepecoin (PEP), and Junkcoin (JKC).
The surge in merged mining coincides with Litecoin's all-time high hashrates. LTC mining has remained a mainstay for major pools, contributing to the network's stability and price resilience. At present, LTC trades at $103.22, regaining some of its lost ground.
Similarly, DOGE and other merged mining coins experienced a decline during the recent market downturn. However, they have benefited from the meme token craze.
Litecoin remains the fourth largest mined cryptocurrency, maintaining its influence within the crypto sphere. Mining activity has increased in 2024, with corporate pools investing in updated ASIC machines, enhancing competition and bolstering network security.
Binance Pool Expands Merge Mining Access
Binance Pool controls approximately 10% of Litecoin block production, enabling it to offer a wide range of merged mining options. However, the availability of these assets depends on each pool's discretion.
Binance Pool emphasizes that JKC, PEP, BELLS, and LKY are not listed on its platform, and the addition of mining opportunities does not guarantee future listings.
Merged Mining Mitigates Lower Block Rewards
Merged mining can provide a valuable supplement to dwindling block rewards. Large pools and miners may accumulate substantial reserves of merged mining coins.
Litecoin's network remains attractive for its low transaction fees of $0.0048. The blockchain exhibits high usage, with over 78% of LTC supply being actively traded. Litecoin's widespread acceptance among traditional services further enhances its value.
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