That's a solid question and something I've wondered about too. I actually just read a really balanced article that dives deep into exactly this. It doesn't just hype it up; it honestly looks at the technology, the transaction speed, and the market position compared to Bitcoin. It gave me a much clearer picture of the potential and the challenges. You should definitely check out Litecoin: Can It Outperform Bitcoin? here: http://technologyhq.org/litecoin-can-it-outperform-bitcoin/