Is there a way to speed up a pending transaction on MetaMask?

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• Flindt CooneyFeb 07, 2021 · 5 years ago
  Yes, there are a few ways to speed up a pending transaction on MetaMask. One option is to increase the gas fee associated with your transaction. By setting a higher gas fee, miners are incentivized to prioritize your transaction and include it in the next block. However, keep in mind that increasing the gas fee will also increase the cost of your transaction. Another option is to cancel the pending transaction and submit a new one with a higher gas fee. This can be done by using the 'speed up' or 'cancel' function in MetaMask. Additionally, you can try using a transaction accelerator service, which can help expedite the confirmation of your transaction by including it in a block with higher priority. It's important to note that these methods may not guarantee immediate confirmation, as transaction speed also depends on network congestion and other factors.
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• Houghton FinnMar 07, 2025 · 6 months ago
  Yeah, you can definitely speed up a pending transaction on MetaMask. One way is to increase the gas fee. This will make miners prioritize your transaction and confirm it faster. Just be aware that higher gas fees mean higher costs. Another option is to cancel the pending transaction and submit a new one with a higher gas fee. MetaMask has a feature that allows you to do this. Lastly, you can try using a transaction accelerator service. These services can help push your transaction through faster by including it in a block with higher priority. Keep in mind that transaction speed can still be affected by network congestion and other factors, so it's not always guaranteed.
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• McKenzie GleasonFeb 20, 2021 · 5 years ago
  Yes, there are ways to speed up a pending transaction on MetaMask. One option is to increase the gas fee associated with your transaction. This will incentivize miners to prioritize your transaction and include it in the next block. Another option is to cancel the pending transaction and resubmit it with a higher gas fee. MetaMask provides a feature that allows you to do this easily. Additionally, you can try using a transaction accelerator service, which can help expedite the confirmation of your transaction. However, please note that the speed of your transaction also depends on network congestion and other factors, so it may not be guaranteed to be confirmed immediately.
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