Offline Settlement
Offline Settlement Process
Offline transactions are queued and settled when network connectivity is restored, ensuring transactions are finalized even when created offline.
Overview
How Offline Settlement Works
Process:
Transaction created offline
Bundle transferred device-to-device
Bundle stored locally
When online, broadcast to network
Network verifies and settles
Transaction finalized
Guarantees:
Transactions will settle
Privacy maintained
Security maintained
Complete settlement
The Settlement Process
Step 1: Offline Transaction
Creation:
Transaction created offline
Proof generated locally
Bundle created
Ready for transfer
Step 2: Device Transfer
Transfer:
Bundle transferred
Recipient receives
Validated locally
Stored for sync
Step 3: Queuing
Storage:
Bundle stored locally
Queued for broadcast
Waiting for network
Ready to sync
Step 4: Network Sync
When Online:
Connectivity restored
Bundle broadcast automatically
Network receives
Verification begins
Step 5: Verification
Network Verification:
Network verifies proof
Checks validity
Verifies state
Confirms transaction
Step 6: Settlement
Finalization:
Transaction settled
State updated
Transaction complete
Finalized
Privacy During Settlement
How Privacy is Maintained
Zero-Knowledge Settlement:
Proofs don't reveal information
Privacy maintained
No exposure
Complete privacy
Shielded Settlement:
Settlement is private
No on-chain exposure
Privacy maintained
Complete privacy
User Experience
What You Experience
Offline:
Transaction appears complete
Balance updated locally
Ready for use
Local confirmation
When Online:
Automatic sync
Network verification
Final settlement
Complete confirmation
Guarantees
What's Guaranteed
Settlement:
Transactions will settle
Guaranteed settlement
Complete process
Guaranteed
Privacy:
Privacy maintained
No exposure
Complete privacy
Guaranteed
Security:
Secure settlement
Verified transactions
Complete security
Guaranteed
Conclusion
Offline settlement provides:
Guaranteed Settlement: Transactions will settle
Privacy: Privacy maintained during settlement
Security: Secure settlement process
Automatic: Automatic when online
Complete: Complete settlement process
Offline transactions are guaranteed to settle when network connectivity is restored, maintaining privacy and security throughout the process.
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