What are the steps to unlock a Bitcoin transaction?

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• Dec 27, 2021 · 3 years ago
  To unlock a Bitcoin transaction, you'll need to follow these steps: 1. Open your Bitcoin wallet and navigate to the transactions tab. 2. Locate the transaction you want to unlock and click on it to view the details. 3. Depending on your wallet, you may need to provide your private key or passphrase to authenticate the transaction. 4. Once authenticated, your wallet will generate a digital signature for the transaction. 5. The signature is then added to the transaction, effectively unlocking it. 6. Your wallet will then broadcast the unlocked transaction to the Bitcoin network. 7. Miners will include the transaction in a block and work to confirm it. 8. Once confirmed, the transaction is considered unlocked and completed. It's important to note that the time it takes for a transaction to be confirmed can vary depending on network congestion and the transaction fee you choose to include. Make sure to double-check all the details before unlocking a Bitcoin transaction to avoid any mistakes or potential loss of funds.
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