Litecoin’s LitVM Ushers in a New Era of Smart Contracts and DeFi

Litecoin (LTC/USD) has taken a significant leap forward with the launch of LitVM, its first zero-knowledge (ZK) Layer-2 chain. This innovation, unveiled at the recent Litecoin Summit in Las Vegas, marks a major shift for the 14-year-old cryptocurrency by introducing smart contract functionality and cross-chain capabilities. Developed by Lunar Digital Assets and based on BitcoinOS and Polygon’s CDK, LitVM opens doors to DeFi, Web3 applications, and broader utility for the network. 🎧 ⚡️