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Litecoin is taking its time on the thing that actually matters @LitecoinVM's LiteForge testnet has run since April with gas paid in zkLTC, and @litecoin still hasn't set a mainnet date. The team is waiting on the bridge and full security audits first. Full EVM compatibility is
Litecoin's team has been running the LiteForge testnet, which uses zkLTC to pay transaction fees, since April but has not announced a mainnet launch date because they are waiting for the bridge and full security audits.
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What happened
Litecoin’s team has been running the LiteForge testnet, which uses zkLTC to pay transaction fees, since April but has not announced a mainnet launch date because they are waiting for the bridge and full security audits.
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Global impact / market context
A mainnet launch with full EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) compatibility would let developers run Ethereum‑style smart contracts on Litecoin, potentially expanding its ecosystem and attracting new users and developers.
Analyst inference
Other blockchains are quickly adding EVM support, so Litecoin’s delay could make it less attractive for new projects and reduce its share of activity in the broader cryptocurrency market.
Analyst inference
What to watch
- Announcement of a bridge that links Litecoin to other chains, which would enable asset transfers and increase utility. Proposed
- Release of full security audit reports confirming the safety of the new features before launch. Proposed
- A definitive mainnet launch date for LiteForge, showing when developers can start deploying EVM‑compatible contracts on Litecoin. Proposed