Swapping Litecoin for Dogecoin: what you need to know
Exchanging LTC for DOGE is useful when you rebalance a portfolio or want to move from one network to another without buying stablecoins in between. At ROVEN exchange the coins are swapped directly, and the rate is locked when you create the order.
Litecoin (LTC) is one of the oldest Bitcoin forks, with blocks four times faster and low fees. Dogecoin (DOGE) is the first meme cryptocurrency, which grew into a popular coin for tips and payments.
Why swap LTC for DOGE
Shifting between LTC and DOGE is a normal part of managing a portfolio: you change your exposure without cashing out to fiat. Dogecoin is a popular meme asset with a large community and high volatility, so weigh the risks in advance.
Networks and addresses
| You send LTC | You receive DOGE | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Litecoin | Dogecoin |
| Address | “ltc1…”, “L…” or “M…” | “D…” or “A…” |
| Network speed | a block comes roughly every 2.5 minutes | a block comes roughly every minute |
| Memo / tag | Not needed | Not needed |
What to watch out for
- Send LTC on the Litecoin network only and allow time for confirmations.
- A Dogecoin address starts with “D” or “A”; check the first and last characters before ordering.
- The rate is locked for 30 minutes: send LTC within that time and you’ll receive exactly the amount shown in the order.
How long the swap takes
Swap speed depends on both networks. On Litecoin, a block comes roughly every 2.5 minutes; on Dogecoin, a block comes roughly every minute. The whole LTC to DOGE swap usually takes 5 to 30 minutes once your transfer is confirmed.
Right now ROVEN exchange swaps LTC for DOGE at 1 LTC = 767.949907 DOGE, with a minimum of 0.25 LTC. Fill in the form above: no sign-up is needed, and you can track the order status online.
