Last night, the blockchain was congested again, just like rush hour. I sent a transaction that got stuck in the mempool, watching others jump the line one by one (basically paying higher fees). What's even more frustrating is thinking that once you click confirm, it's done, but in reality, you just put the "request" into the public waiting room: it might get included in a block, stay hanging forever, or eventually expire / be replaced by you. That kind of anxiety over whether it’s considered successful or not is really more torturous than working overtime...

Recently, hardware wallets have been out of stock, and phishing links are everywhere. I now prefer to go slower rather than click randomly. I double-check addresses and try to minimize permissions. Anyway, during congestion, I just lower my expectations and play it safe—if I can cancel, I cancel; no need to fight it head-on. How about you?