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Payment Execution

Definition

Payment execution refers to the actual process of transferring digital assets from one party to another, completing a transaction. This involves initiating the payment instruction, verifying the sender’s authorization and sufficient funds, and then broadcasting the transaction to the network for validation and inclusion in a block. The efficiency and speed of execution are critical factors, influenced by the underlying blockchain’s throughput, consensus mechanism, and current network congestion. Successful execution ensures the irreversible transfer of ownership of the digital assets.