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title: "Can you explain what are off-chain transactions?"  
description: "Can you explain what are off-chain transactions?"  
author: "Sandra Emily"  
published: 2022-05-19  
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tags: ["troubleshooting", "blockchain"]  
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# Can you explain what are off-chain transactions?

Can you [explain](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/86025/content-created-for-humans-not-for-bots-explain-this-statement) what are off-[chain](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/49184/who-invented-the-chain-drive) [transactions](https://www.mindstick.com/interview/307/explain-acid-rule-of-thumb-for-transactions)?

## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

- **Off-chain transactions** are transactions that take place on a cryptocurrency network but do not involve the blockchain. Off-chain transactions are gaining popularity, especially among major participants, because to their zero/low cost.
- On-chain transactions are distinguished from off-chain transactions.
- Off-chain transactions are those that take place outside of the blockchain itself in blockchain-based cryptocurrencies.
- Off-chain transactions can be accomplished by transferring private keys to an existing wallet rather than transferring funds, or by utilising a third-party or coupon-based intermediary.
- Off-chain transactions offer reduced costs, faster settlement, and more anonymity than on-chain transactions.
- Off-chain transactions may eventually need to be recorded on-chain, depending on the technique utilised.

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