In an unexpected move, the official Twitter account for Litecoin (LTC), a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency modeled after Bitcoin, surprised the community with a bold announcement.
The account shared that, due to current market trends, it now identifies as a memecoin, joining the wave of digital currencies gaining attention in the meme-inspired sector.
This statement has drawn attention from both investors and other prominent players in the memecoin space. Dogecoin (DOGE), the leading memecoin, responded with enthusiasm, offering a welcoming gesture towards Litecoin’s newfound identity. Dogecoin took to Twitter to engage its followers, inviting them to brainstorm potential mascot ideas for Litecoin.
“Hey fam, Litecoin is now identified as a memecoin, so can we help them make a few LTC memes to get them started? I think it could be a chibi mascot of some sort,” the Dogecoin account posted, rallying fans to join in on the fun.
As a result of the announcement, Litecoin’s price surged by 11.5% within just 24 hours, with LTC trading at $81.5 at the time of writing. This shift in Litecoin’s approach signals its embrace of the recent memecoin craze, following in the footsteps of Dogecoin and other meme-inspired assets.
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