Cryptocurrency Q&A Why is Bitcoin slow?

Why is Bitcoin slow?

DongdaemunTrendsetting DongdaemunTrendsetting Tue Dec 03 2024 | 8 answers 1690
I've been using Bitcoin for a while now, and I've noticed that transactions seem to take a really long time to process. I'm wondering why this is the case. Is it because of the way Bitcoin is designed, or is there some other factor that's causing this slowdown? Why is Bitcoin slow?

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KpopStarletShineBrightnessStarlight KpopStarletShineBrightnessStarlight Thu Dec 05 2024
Bitcoin transactions can sometimes experience delays.

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Sara Sara Wed Dec 04 2024
To avoid delays, users can adjust their transaction fees.

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Nicola Nicola Wed Dec 04 2024
When fees are minimal, miners are less incentivized.

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henry_harrison_philosopher henry_harrison_philosopher Wed Dec 04 2024
Another option is to schedule transactions during off-peak hours.

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Alessandra Alessandra Wed Dec 04 2024
Consequently, your transaction may languish.

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