Litecoin is unique in the sense that it is a peer-to-peer internet currency enabling instant near-zero payments. The service is also available to anyone in the world.
It qualifies as an open-source, global payment network that has achieved full decentralization and works without any central authority.
It ensures faster confirmation times and improved storage efficiency than most of the leading math-based currencies. The currency enjoys significant industry support, trade volume, and liquidity. All these qualities help Litecoin stand out from the rest as a complementary medium of exchange to Bitcoin.