I'm not sure if LTC has gained more confidence, but the price has jumped from $86 to $111 in the last few days. This suggests that more people are buying LTC than selling, which in turn pushes the price up. And this is connected with the upcoming LTC halving. I think people are convinced that after this event, the price of LTC will rise even more, which will allow for more profit. This, in my opinion, was the reason for the current increase in interest to LTC, and not confidence at all. That is, speculative self-interest.
I am 120% sure that LTC will never outperform BTC and in my opinion this coin is more dead than alive. Well, or barely breathing.
Exactly. LTC simply won't outperform BTC because it's an altcoin. The price hike is only because of the hype surrounding the upcoming block reward halving. The effects will be short-lived, as LTC lacks momentum to keep itself afloat in an industry with stiff competition. For Litecoin to get the attention of serious investors and traders alike, it's going to need to do a lot more than just adopting the LN, SegWit, Taproot, and the "Mimblewimble" privacy feature.
The day LTC gets smart contract features (which I doubt that'll ever happen), while be the day when LTC's price will be "pumped" like crazy. I'm fine with LTC just the way it is. As long as decentralization is preserved, the cryptocurrency should be able to last a lifetime. Just my opinion
LTC has experienced a recent price jump and there is excitement surrounding the upcoming halving event, it's important to consider the broader context.
Indeed, LTC being an altcoin means that it may struggle to outperform BTC in terms of market dominance and recognition. The price increase we're witnessing could be driven more by speculative self-interest and short-term hype rather than sustained confidence in the coin.
To truly compete in the cryptocurrency industry, LTC will need more than just the adoption of various technological features like the Lightning Network, SegWit, Taproot, or privacy enhancements like "Mimblewimble." While these advancements are positive, they might not be sufficient to propel LTC to the same level as BTC or other prominent cryptocurrencies.
The potential for LTC to incorporate smart contract capabilities could certainly attract greater attention and generate significant price movement. However, it remains to be seen if such a development will materialize. Nonetheless, maintaining decentralization and ensuring the longevity of the cryptocurrency are essential factors to consider.