Litecoin RPC Endpoint
Fast, flat-rate Litecoin RPC node provider — free tier, no KYC, HTTP & WebSocket.
Litecoin is one of the oldest and most established cryptocurrencies — a UTXO-based, Scrypt proof-of-work chain designed for fast, low-cost payments. SwiftNodes serves the standard Litecoin Core JSON-RPC interface plus a Blockbook address/index API, so you can query balances, UTXOs, and transaction history without running your own node.
ltcAbout Litecoin
Litecoin shares Bitcoin's UTXO model but targets a ~2.5-minute block time (four times faster than Bitcoin) and uses the Scrypt hashing algorithm for proof-of-work. Its supply caps at 84 million LTC, with the block subsidy halving every 840,000 blocks. Litecoin has activated SegWit and MWEB (MimbleWimble Extension Blocks) for optional confidential transactions.
The node exposes the Litecoin Core JSON-RPC methods you expect — getblock, getrawtransaction, sendrawtransaction, estimatesmartfee, and so on. Because Litecoin Core has no built-in address index, address-level queries (balances, UTXO sets, and history for an address or xpub) are served through Blockbook, which SwiftNodes runs alongside the node.
Common Use Cases on Litecoin
- Fast, low-fee value transfer
- Wallet balance and UTXO queries
- Address and xpub transaction history (via Blockbook)
- Fee estimation and transaction broadcasting
- Payment processing and exchange integrations
Litecoin Ecosystem
Litecoin is widely supported across exchanges, payment processors, and hardware wallets, and is frequently used as a low-fee settlement and testing ground for Bitcoin-derived features (SegWit and MWEB both shipped on Litecoin).
HTTP Endpoint
https://rpc.swiftnodes.io/rpc/ltc?key=YOUR_API_KEYWebSocket Endpoint
wss://rpc.swiftnodes.io/ws/ltc?key=YOUR_API_KEYQuick Start: Connect to Litecoin
cURL
curl -X POST https://rpc.swiftnodes.io/rpc/ltc?key=YOUR_API_KEY \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"getHealth","id":1}'Note: Litecoin uses its own RPC methods. Refer to the official Litecoin documentation for available methods.
Bridging to Litecoin
Litecoin is moved into other ecosystems primarily as wrapped LTC or through exchange rails; it has no native smart-contract bridge.
Features of SwiftNodes for Litecoin
- Multiple load-balanced upstream nodes for high availability
- Health-checked every 60 seconds with automatic failover
- Free tier available — no credit card or KYC required
- Flat-rate monthly pricing with no per-request fees
- HTTP and WebSocket support
- One API key works across all 75+ supported chains, including Litecoin
Rate Limits
| Plan | Price | HTTP req/s | WS msg/s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | 2 | 1 |
| Starter | $49/mo | 50 | 25 |
| Growth | $89/mo | 150 | 75 |
| Scale | $149/mo | 300 | 150 |
| Pro | $249/mo | 500 | 250 |
Frequently Asked Questions: Litecoin
What's Litecoin's block time?
Litecoin targets a new block about every 2.5 minutes — roughly four times faster than Bitcoin — with a difficulty retarget every 2,016 blocks.
Can I query a Litecoin address's balance or history?
Yes. Litecoin Core has no address index, but SwiftNodes runs Blockbook alongside the node, so you can query address and xpub balances, UTXOs, and full transaction history over the Blockbook API.
Does SwiftNodes support MWEB?
The node runs a current Litecoin Core with MWEB active. Standard JSON-RPC and Blockbook address queries work as normal; MWEB confidential outputs follow Litecoin's own visibility rules.
How many confirmations should I wait for?
One confirmation suits small amounts; six confirmations (~15 minutes) is a common bar for high-value settlement, since Litecoin finality is probabilistic.
Ready to start building on Litecoin? Connect your wallet and get a free API key in 30 seconds. No email or KYC required.