Ethereum: Why your transaction is not confirmed and what to do
As an experienced Ethereum user, you have probably encountered frustrating scenarios in which your transactions on the blockchain are not confirmed. If you experience this problem, don’t worry – it is more common than you think! In this article we will lead to what your transaction leads to you get stuck and give implementable tips to fix the problem.
Why is my transaction not confirmed?
There are several reasons why your Ethereum transaction may not be confirmed. Here are some possible causes:
- Low transaction fees : If you use extremely small or unconfirmed inputs, it can take longer for the network to validate your transaction.
- poor network overload In times with high network traffic (e.g. on weekends or public holidays), it can take longer for transactions to be confirmed.
- Inadequate gas reserves : If you have exceeded your available gas reserves during block formation, your transaction may not be validated.
- False or invalid transaction data : Make sure that your transaction contains the correct sender address, recipient addresses and gas boundaries.
- Transaction validation rules : The validation rules of Ethereum are intended to prevent the network of the network with small transactions. Your transaction can be rejected on the basis of these rules.
So fix the problem
If you have problems with confirmed transactions, try these steps:
- Check your transaction details : Check your transaction edition and make sure that all the required fields (e.g. sender address, recipient address, gas limits) are correctly formatted.
- Increase the transaction fees : Increase the increase in your transaction fee to compensate for the increased difficulty in validating smaller transactions.
- Pause your wallet : Turn your Ethereum letter bag temporarily to prevent further transactions from being processed. Wait for a few hours and then take up normal activity.
- Adjust gas limits : Check your gas border settings in your wallet or use an online tool like Etherpad (
- Overload of the network overload
: If you have high transaction rates, pauze in the network for a while to reduce overload.
- Contact support or for help
: Contact our forums of the Ethereum community or submit a support request if none of the above steps solve your problem.
Additional tips
- Check your transaction regularly to identify patterns and potential problems.
- Consider enabling the gas optimization in your wallet to rationalize transactions and reduce congestion.
- Keep an eye on the activity levels of your network. During peak times, it can take longer for transactions to be confirmed.
If you understand the reasons for your transaction that are not confirmed and these steps are implemented, you should solve the problem and continue to enjoy the advantages of using Ethereum. Have fun transacting!
