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Tails Litecoin Wallet Installation and Benefits


Tails Litecoin Wallet brings full support Litecoin to the Tails OS. Tails Wallet is a community project that makes it easier to hold, exchange, and use various cryptocurrencies on the Tails / Linux / Windows platforms. Tails Litecoin Wallet brings privacy and security values of the Tails project to the Litecoin network. Many Tails users like to use Litecoin as an alternative to Bitcoin because it has much lower fees.

How to install Litecoin Wallet for Tails?

Downloading Tails Litecoin Wallet and running the AppImage is all you need to do in order install a Litecoin Wallet for Tails. This process is completed with a few mouse clicks. In addition to Litecoin you can also use other cryptocurrencies like ZCash, Monero, Ethereum. In addition to Tails, you can run the wallet on Linux / Windows and gain more privacy and security.

What features does the Tails Litecoin Wallet have?
  • Tor Network - All connections are performed over Tor Onion Network which ensures maximum privacy and anonymity.
  • Smart Node Selection - Node selection is performed intelligently to reduce the amount of data shared with remote nodes.
  • Intelligent Fee Handling - Always pay the lowest fees possible. Fees on the Litecoin network are generally a few cents or less.
  • Multiple Crypto Support - Also has support for Monero, Zcash, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, etc
  • Exchange / Swap Litecoin - Easier exchange between Monero and Litecoin and over 700 other cryptocurrency pairs.
  • No Blockchain Download - Tails Litecoin Wallet does not require downloading the entire blockchain, so it is very fast to get started.
Litecoin as an alternative to Bitcoin high fees?

Bitcoin fees are higher every day. Many Tails users actually use cryptocurrency to transact and do not hold the currency for long. In this situation Litecoin is a good alternative to Bitcoin. Litecoin fees are much lower. Tails Litecoin Wallet enables you to swap between Litecoin and any other currency. For example, you can swap Litecoin for Monero or Bitcoin for Litecoin, etc.

Many users buy Bitcoin because they want to swap it for Monero. The problem with this are the Bitcoin fees. As an alternative you can buy Litecoin and swap it for Monero inside of the Tails Litecoin Wallet. This will save overall fees.

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