Just now on the subway, I was browsing the blockchain, and it suddenly occurred to me: during congestion, that transaction you send is actually waiting in the mempool. It gets broadcasted first, miners/validators pick and pack them, and whoever offers a higher tip (gas) gets on the chain first; if you offer too little, it stays stuck, and after a while, it might be replaced by another transaction with the same nonce, or simply expire and be forgotten by nodes. The most frustrating part is, you see "Sent" on your wallet, but inside you're just like waiting for food delivery—getting more anxious the longer you wait.

Recently, the staking unlocks and token unlock calendar keep being brought up again and again. Everyone fears that when selling pressure hits, the chain will get even more congested. I think these kinds of emotions are most likely to push people into rushing to complete transactions. Anyway, I prefer to go slower: if it's urgent, just add a little tip; if not, let it queue up. Don’t mess up the whole plan just for a few minutes. Take it slow—pullbacks can be endured, waiting in line can be endured.