Litecoin’s LitVM Moves LiteForge Testnet to Zeeve Ahead of Mainnet
The Litecoin Foundation says the LitVM mainnet is coming soon after the LiteForge testnet moved from Caldera to Zeeve infrastructure on November 11.
Key Takeaways
- LitVM moved its LiteForge testnet from Caldera to Zeeve on November 11, 2026.
- The Litecoin Foundation says the LitVM mainnet launch is coming soon, with no date set.
- Chain ID stays 4441 and the gas token stays zkLTC. Wallets only need updated endpoints.
LitVM, the smart contract layer for Litecoin (LTC), moved its LiteForge testnet from Caldera to Zeeve on November 11, and the Litecoin Foundation says the mainnet launch is coming soon. The migration keeps chain ID 4441 and zkLTC as the gas token, so testnet users only need to update RPC and block explorer endpoints in their wallets.
A New Infrastructure Provider for LiteForge
Zeeve now runs the LiteForge testnet as its Rollup-as-a-Service infrastructure provider, according to the announcement from the LitVM team. The team says the move improves RPC performance, indexing and scalability. Apps already building on LiteForge have updated to the new endpoints, and the testnet kept running through the switch.
Smart Contracts Come to a Proof-of-Work Network
LitVM is building general purpose smart contract capability for Litecoin, a proof of work payments network launched in 2011 by Charlie Lee. According to Coinranking's Litecoin overview, the coin was designed for quicker confirmations and lower fees than Bitcoin, with a block time of about 2.5 minutes and a maximum supply of 84 million LTC. The block reward halves every 840,000 blocks. The Litecoin Foundation, a nonprofit that supports the network's development, says the stronger testnet foundation prepares LitVM for its planned mainnet launch.
What Stays the Same for Builders
The migration does not change the network's identity. Chain ID remains 4441 and gas stays zkLTC. Wallets connected to the testnet do not need to remove and re-add the network. The new RPC endpoint and block explorer run on Zeeve infrastructure, and the LitVM documentation lists the updated endpoints for builders. The team published the new endpoint URLs alongside the migration notice.
What to Watch Next
The team's message after the migration was that the work continues onward to mainnet, and the Litecoin Foundation says the launch is coming soon. No mainnet date has been announced. Traders can watch Litecoin's live chart as the launch approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is LitVM?
LitVM is a zero-knowledge rollup that brings smart contracts to Litecoin. Its LiteForge testnet uses zkLTC as the gas token.
When Does LitVM Launch on Mainnet?
The Litecoin Foundation says the mainnet is coming soon. As of November 12, 2026, no launch date has been announced.
What Changed in the LiteForge Testnet Migration?
The testnet moved from Caldera to Zeeve infrastructure on November 11, 2026. The team says RPC performance, indexing and scalability improved.
Do LiteForge Users Need to Do Anything?
Yes. Wallets should update the RPC and block explorer endpoints to the new Zeeve URLs. The network does not need to be re-added.
Does the Migration Change the Chain ID or Gas Token?
No. The chain ID stays 4441 and the gas token stays zkLTC after the migration.
Sources
- LitVM announces the LiteForge testnet migration to Zeeve · LitVM on X
- Litecoin Foundation: LitVM mainnet is coming soon · ChainCatcher
- Prices and market data · Coinranking
