Understanding Stuck Transactions and Solutions

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matrix2021Full Member
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#1Dec 29, 2020, 08:11 PM
So what's a stuck transaction? It’s like when you send crypto, but it just sits there unconfirmed for way too long. Super annoying, right? People think you haven’t paid them or you might really need that cash fast.
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chris2016Member
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#2Dec 29, 2020, 11:46 PM
Exactly. Usually, it’s because the fees are too low. But there are other reasons too, like trying to spend from an unconfirmed transaction or having tiny outputs.
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im_rocketNewbie
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#3Dec 30, 2020, 01:40 AM
Nice info, but I gotta add something. If you’re the sender, you can use CPFP if there’s a change address with enough funds to cover both transactions. Without that, only the receiver can use it.
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matrix2021Full Member
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#4Jan 1, 2021, 09:47 AM
Lol, thanks for that tip. But you know what's funny? I tried RBF with Electrum and it’s a bit tricky. You can opt into it when you create a transaction, but not everyone knows how.
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#5Jan 1, 2021, 12:16 PM
Are you serious? That’s misleading info dude. Sounds like you’re mixing up RBF with double spending. Not cool.
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matrix2021Full Member
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#6Jan 1, 2021, 02:40 PM
Chill. I was just trying to explain how to use RBF without opting in since most people don’t even do that. If you have a better method, share it!
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#7Jan 1, 2021, 06:20 PM
I think restoring from seed deletes unconfirmed transactions. You could try creating a double spend after restoring. But yeah, the opt-in RBF is a better route.
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im_rocketNewbie
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#8Jan 1, 2021, 09:40 PM
Wait, I tried that and it didn't work. Seems like that method isn't reliable.
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sage_maxiNewbie
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#9Jan 1, 2021, 11:40 PM
True, but the opt-in RBF feature is awesome. Just a shame it’s not super common.
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matrix2021Full Member
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#10Jan 2, 2021, 03:57 AM
I’m trying to figure out what happened to my BTC. Sent some, never confirmed, then it bounced back, only to disappear again. Now it’s at a different address with hundreds of confirmations. What gives?
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leo2017Newbie
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#11Jan 2, 2021, 05:06 PM
Sounds like a mess. Just to clarify, RBF is basically a double spend attempt. You’re spending inputs that were already used in an unconfirmed transaction.
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kevin51Newbie
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#12Jan 2, 2021, 05:53 PM
Found this site that claims to help with stuck transactions, but I’m skeptical. They charge a lot.
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#13Jan 4, 2021, 07:03 PM
Yeah, they’re charging way too much! I checked my transaction size and it was crazy expensive. Viabtc is free and seems reliable.
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matrix2021Full Member
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#14Jan 5, 2021, 01:12 AM
So, what’s CPFP? Is it like double spending? I need my transaction confirmed ASAP.
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cryptobyteSenior Member
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#15Jan 5, 2021, 01:52 AM
CPFP is different. You spend from an unconfirmed transaction, but not many wallets allow that. If you’re techy, you could make it work.
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RogueGangFull Member
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#16Jan 5, 2021, 04:13 AM
Great read! You should mention Viabtc’s accelerator tool. Not the best, but can help in a pinch.
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#17Jan 5, 2021, 05:55 AM
The problem is, new users tend to stick with web wallets because they don’t want to deal with downloading software. They need better options!
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AtomicAltSenior Member
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#18Jan 5, 2021, 07:40 AM
Totally agree. But if Bitcoin is gonna be user-friendly, wallets should handle these issues better. I mean, I get wanting simplicity, but come on.
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fullnodeSenior Member
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#19Jan 5, 2021, 08:02 AM
Web wallets are just too convenient for many. But yeah, if they’re making it harder for us, that’s a problem.
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#20Jan 5, 2021, 09:00 AM
Yeah, not lazy, just don’t want my device clogged up with heavy wallets. If Core was lighter, I’d switch in a heartbeat.
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