SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Litecoin Foundation, the non-profit organization whose mission is to support the development and adoption of Litecoin, today announced the First Annual Litecoin Summit in San Francisco on September 14th &15th at the South San Francisco Conference Center.

Litecoin has consistently taken leadership positions in the cryptocurrency & blockchain ecosystem, such as the adoption of Segregated Witness (SegWit) and the Lightning Network, innovations that help pave the way to mass adoption by making transactions faster and more scalable. It's within this same vein that the foundation is holding a summit that encapsulates all things blockchain & cryptocurrency while also catering to the extremely passionate Litecoin community.

"We are very excited to be bringing this amazing lineup and community under one roof," said Charlie Lee, Creator of Litecoin. "There has been a lot going on in the blockchain & cryptocurrency ecosystem in the past year and there is no better group of people to explore current and future happenings. We're also excited to be able to bring the Litecoin community together. There isn't a more passionate community in crypto and they work tremendously hard every day to support Litecoin and drive towards mass adoption."

The Litecoin Summit boasts a diverse lineup that includes experts from all over the world, including:



Some of the topics that will be explored include:



Scaling solutions via the Lightning Network

Sidechains, smart contracts, and RootStock

The importance of a non-custodial wallet

Cryptocurrency from a VC's perspective

Practical tips for taxation and cryptocurrencies

Whether attendees are looking for their first foray into cryptocurrencies & blockchain, want to hear about how the coming months might affect their investments, or are seeking networking opportunities with cryptocurrency & blockchain-focused companies, the summit has been created to appeal to a wide variety of attendees.

The event will also place an emphasis on the Litecoin Foundation's #PayWithLitecoin campaign by educating businesses on the how's and why's of accepting cryptocurrency as a form of payment and helping them integrate on site. There will be a virtual store on location where attendees can also experience purchasing items in crypto.

There are several options for attendees to choose from, including Day 1 + Day 2 combo passes which include access to a VIP mixer where attendees will have the opportunity to mingle and network with the show's VIP guests. For a limited time, the Litecoin Foundation is offering a discount of 50% OFF with promo code LTCSF18.

Register today at http://www.litecoinsummit.org. For press passes, inquire at john@litecoinfoundation.net.

About the Litecoin Foundation

The Litecoin Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance Litecoin for the good of society by developing and promoting state-of-the-art blockchain technologies. Registered in Singapore, the Foundation is comprised of fulltime and volunteer support from around the globe. For more information, visit https://litecoin-foundation.org.

SOURCE Litecoin Foundation