jalapeno litecoin mining?

[18stops]

is it possible to use jalapeno's to mine litecoin or is that only for BTC?

[Oshero]

The Scrypt Algorithm is inherently different from the SHA-256 algorithm.

Bitcoin is based on the SHA-256 algorithm.
Litecoin uses scrypt.

As ASIC's are specialized for one purpose. (In the jalapeno's case, SHA-256, it won't be able to mine Litecoin effectively.)

[shibaji]

is it possible to use jalapeno's to mine litecoin or is that only for BTC?

Only BTC. I is an application specific integrated circuit, and the algorithm for BTC (SHA256) is hardcoded. LTC uses a different cryptography algorithm (scrypt) 

[jml]

Litecoin is only meant for GPU or CPU mining as there are memory requirements to mine a block. At the moment, litecoin is FPGA and ASIC resistant.

[18stops]

I was curious but I figured as much, thanks for the prompt replies.

This hobbyist has two jalapeno's on order so I'll join up with the slush pool and wait and see

[sagiko]

Before you commit to BFL ASIC, better check all the posts in the forum on the BFL ASIC status. I should have gone with Avalon if I read all these before I placed my order.

[baad]

It is only for BTC, LTC uses different algo.

[BitSmile]

Man, even if it could mine ltc, BFL is just a shame of a company.

[btchustler]

Man, even if it could mine ltc, BFL is just a shame of a company.

true

[Keimoasd]

Man, even if it could mine ltc, BFL is just a shame of a company.

I agree.