Metamask: What is metamask waiting for when a transaction is pending?
Understanding the pending transactions of Metamask
As an endpoint for the creation of customized remote procedures (RPC) for developer for decentralized applications (APPS), you are probably familiar with the concept of waiting for transactions in the blockchain network. A common question arises when you meet a suspended transaction: what does space occupy while my application is waiting for confirmation?
In this article, we will explore Metamask’s behavior and provide insights on his suspended transactions.
What is Metamask?
Metamask is an extension of the popular browser that allows users to interact with their Ethereum portfolio and access various DAPPs. It acts as an intermediary between the user’s local blockchain storage and the external applications they want to use.
Waiting for a transaction on RPC
When performing a transaction using personalized Endpoint RPC, Metamask creates a “pending” transaction in its database. This is a standard practice, since some DAPs require the wait for a specific time (e.g. 1 hour) before updating their Frontend with the details of the transaction.
Why does Metamask continue waiting?
In your case, when you call SenDraWtransation and receive the outstanding transaction on the RPC, it is likely why:
- Internal processing : Metamask must perform the internal validation, verification or other activities before allowing the transmission transmission.
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What does it mean for my application?
When a suspended transaction is awaiting confirmation in Metamask, the application should continue to wait patiently. However, there is a thin difference:
* Your application will not be blocked : unlike other wallets that can delay or freeze transactions, there are no problems with the locking of the application.
* The processing of transactions can take more time : since the suspended transaction is developed internally by Metamask, it may take longer because your application receives confirmation (e.g. 10-20 minutes).
Best Practice
To ensure the seamless interaction between the personalized and Metamask endpoint RPC:
- implements a timeout
mechanism: sets a reasonable timeout value for the expected transaction, so that it can detect when the outstanding transaction has been resolved.
- Use an asynchronous communication
: when sending an external request (e.g. to recover further information), use asynchronous programming techniques to minimize the blocking of the application.
- ** Keep the updated RPC endpoint RPC: update your personalized Endpoint RPC regularly to make sure it remains compatible with the latest version of Metamask.
By understanding the pending transactions of Metamask and implementing the best practices, it is possible to create a more efficient and intuitive experience for DAP users.
