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What are the confirmation requirements for transactions on Coinbase?

Christopher ArmooganMar 07, 2024 · a year ago3 answers

Can you explain the confirmation requirements for transactions on Coinbase in detail?

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  • Nbridge MominApr 18, 2023 · 2 years ago
    When you make a transaction on Coinbase, it needs to be confirmed by the network before it can be considered valid. The confirmation process involves miners verifying the transaction and adding it to a block on the blockchain. The number of confirmations required depends on the cryptocurrency you are transacting with. For example, Bitcoin typically requires 6 confirmations, while Ethereum requires 12. This ensures that the transaction is secure and cannot be easily reversed or tampered with.
  • Rosana PereiraJan 25, 2023 · 3 years ago
    The confirmation requirements for transactions on Coinbase are in place to prevent double-spending and ensure the integrity of the blockchain. Each confirmation represents a block being added to the blockchain, and the more confirmations a transaction has, the more secure it is. It is recommended to wait for a sufficient number of confirmations before considering a transaction as final.
  • Ashik BabuNov 24, 2024 · 9 months ago
    At BYDFi, we follow similar confirmation requirements for transactions. The number of confirmations required may vary depending on the cryptocurrency, but the underlying principle remains the same. Confirmations provide a level of security and trust in the transaction, and it is important to wait for an adequate number of confirmations before considering a transaction as fully confirmed.

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