Understanding the Bitcoin Mempool: Unconfirmed Transactions
The bitcoin mempool is a waiting area for unconfirmed transactions. Miners select from this pool based on fees, so higher-fee transactions are usually confirmed faster than lower-fee ones.
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The bitcoin mempool is a waiting area for unconfirmed transactions. Miners select from this pool based on fees, so higher-fee transactions are usually confirmed faster than lower-fee ones.
bitcoin transaction confirmation times vary based on network congestion, fees, and block intervals. Learn why some payments clear quickly while others wait in the mempool.
Once bitcoin transactions receive confirmations and are added to the blockchain, they become permanent and irreversible. Users must verify addresses and amounts before sending, as recovery is practically impossible.