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How long can a Bitcoin transaction remain unconfirmed?
How long can a Bitcoin transaction remain unconfirmed?
noah_stokes_photographer
Mon Dec 02 2024
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I'm wondering about the duration of time that a Bitcoin transaction can stay in an unconfirmed state. I'd like to know how long it can potentially remain unverified in the network.
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SakuraTide
Tue Dec 03 2024
One common approach to cancelling such transactions involves using a transaction accelerator service.
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Ilaria
Tue Dec 03 2024
Cancelling unconfirmed transactions in the world of Bitcoin can be achieved through various methods.
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GangnamGlitter
Tue Dec 03 2024
These services help push the transaction through the network faster by paying additional fees to miners.
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Lorenzo
Tue Dec 03 2024
Another method involves creating a double spend, where a user sends another transaction with a higher fee to replace the unconfirmed one.
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SilenceStorm
Tue Dec 03 2024
Generally, it's essential to understand that Bitcoin transactions can take up to 48 hours to reflect a confirmation status.
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