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Can blockchain confirmation be reversed or cancelled?

avatarKamil ChmielowskiDec 16, 2021 · 3 years ago3 answers

Is it possible to reverse or cancel a blockchain confirmation once it has been made? How does the blockchain handle such situations?

Can blockchain confirmation be reversed or cancelled?

3 answers

  • avatarDec 16, 2021 · 3 years ago
    No, blockchain confirmations cannot be reversed or cancelled. Once a transaction is confirmed and added to the blockchain, it becomes a permanent and immutable record. This is one of the key features of blockchain technology, as it ensures the security and integrity of transactions.
  • avatarDec 16, 2021 · 3 years ago
    Absolutely not! Once a transaction is confirmed on the blockchain, it's like a tattoo - it's there forever. The decentralized nature of blockchain technology means that there is no central authority that can reverse or cancel transactions. So, it's important to double-check your transactions before confirming them.
  • avatarDec 16, 2021 · 3 years ago
    While it is technically possible to reverse or cancel a blockchain confirmation, it is extremely difficult and highly unlikely. The blockchain is designed to be tamper-proof, and reversing a confirmation would require a majority consensus from the network participants. This is practically impossible to achieve, especially for larger blockchains like Bitcoin or Ethereum. However, there have been instances where smaller blockchains with fewer participants have successfully reversed confirmations in cases of proven fraud or security breaches.