Broadcast does not mean final settlement

Start with the source

The developer guide distinguishes a payment request, a broadcast transaction, and verification before fulfilling an order. Read the Bitcoin developer payment processing guide before using this exercise. The source explains the general process; check its date and any product-specific instructions before acting.

Work through the decision

Sketch the stages request, signing, broadcast, and confirmation. Write a rule for when a hypothetical merchant would fulfill an order.

Write down what you know, what remains unknown, and what evidence would change the plan. Use hypothetical figures or a blank template if you are sharing the exercise with someone else.

Check the boundary

This practice note is educational. It does not establish a live market price, a guaranteed outcome, or a personal recommendation. For a real decision, verify current terms and seek qualified advice where appropriate.

Continue learning

Apply the exercise in the related section, then browse the dated archive.