The Scrypt Miner is an algorithm developed as an 'ASIC-resistant' to prevent Bitcoin miners from joining the Litecoin network.
Is Scrypt ASIC resistant?
Scrypt did prove to be ASIC resistant, but not ASIC proof. Over the last few months scrypt ASIC manufacturers have begun taking pre-orders. While bitcoin ASICs are about 1000x times more efficient than GPUs, scrypt ASICs are about 100x more efficient.
What is a good Hashrate for litecoin?
Is Litecoin mining still profitable? Yes, mining Litecoin is still profitable - based on the mining hardware hashrate of 9,500.00 MH/s, electricity costs, and pool / maintenance fees provided.