# Cashu payment pending for hours? Check proof state before spending again

A field guide to the three proof states that govern an ecash token's availability. It shows when a wallet can treat tokens as already redeemed, still pending, or still unspent—and why retrying during uncertainty can complicate reconciliation.

The unlock includes a dated technical reference, task-specific decision steps, and a reusable record template. It does not claim to perform the work or guarantee the outcome.

#Cashu #Ecash #Lightning #PaymentAccounting

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Created: 2026-10-16T16:41:32+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-16T16:41:32+00:00

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