Era 3 → Era 4
Litecoin Halving Countdown
Block reward reduces from 6.25 LTC to 3.125 LTC at block 3,360,000
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Blocks Remaining:
610,000
Block 2,520,000
27.38% Complete
Block 3,360,000
Max Supply
84,000,000 LTC
Hard cap — never changes
Mined So Far
74,937,500 LTC
89.21% of max supply
Daily Issuance
3,600 LTC/day
576 blocks × 6.25 LTC
Block Reward History
Era 0
50 LTC
per block
Blocks 0 – 839,999 · 2011–2015
42,000,000 LTC
total era issuance
Era 1
25 LTC
per block
Blocks 840,000 – 1,679,999 · 2015–2019
21,000,000 LTC
total era issuance
Era 2
12.5 LTC
per block
Blocks 1,680,000 – 2,519,999 · 2019–2023
10,500,000 LTC
total era issuance
Era 3
6.25 LTC
per block
Current
Blocks 2,520,000 – 3,359,999 · 2023–2027
5,250,000 LTC
total era issuance
Era 4
3.125 LTC
per block
Upcoming
Blocks 3,360,000 – 4,199,999 · 2027–2031
2,625,000 LTC
total era issuance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Litecoin halving?
A Litecoin halving is a programmed event that occurs every 840,000 blocks (approximately every 4 years), reducing the block reward miners receive by 50%. This mechanism controls LTC inflation and ensures the total supply never exceeds 84 million LTC. It's hardcoded into Litecoin's protocol and cannot be changed.
When is the next Litecoin halving?
The next Litecoin halving is expected at block 3,360,000, estimated around July/August 2027 based on the average 2.5-minute block time. The block reward will decrease from 6.25 LTC to 3.125 LTC per block, reducing daily new issuance from ~3,600 LTC to ~1,800 LTC.
How does halving affect Litecoin's price?
Historically, Litecoin halvings have preceded significant price increases due to the reduced rate of new LTC entering circulation, creating supply-side scarcity. However, past performance does not guarantee future results. Markets often price in the halving months in advance, and the actual price impact depends on broader market conditions and demand.