How to cancel transaction on ETH network?

[benthach]

i never had or use eth before but if you can cancel any transaction on crypto then it's not a decentralized crypto. crypto is all about decentralization. all and all i don't think you able to cancel it, on all the crypto not just eth.

[momchilandonov]

We are in the blockchain industry. There are no ways to cancel transactions

[jostorres]

Is anybody here have an idea on how to cancel pending transaction on ETH network?

As long as the transaction on the ethereum network is not confirmed you can cancel it by sending 0 eth to yourself and use the same nonce that was used in the actual transaction, this method was provided by myetherwallet I guess when the network was clogged with transactions sometime ago and people were really worried about unconfirmed transactions. I still suggest to use a guide and do it because I am not entirely sure if that is how it's done but from what I remember that was it.

There is this very useful guide: [GUIDE] How to cancel or replace an ETH transaction (Metamask, MEW, MyCrypto) 
If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to ask.

Here you go, thanks for the link! It is always better to follow a guide because of the nature of transactions a small mistake might mean your coins are burned or sent to an address that does not belong to you.

[Byakuga]

Hi guys,

Is anybody here have an idea on how to cancel pending transaction on ETH network?

I learned this on the internet few months ago, all you have to do is send 0 eth transaction to the exact address that got trapped in the blockchain, make sure the information is the same as the first

1. Make sure you have few Ethereum in your wallet that can cover transaction fee
2. Make sure the Nonce number is the same as the first Nonce of the transaction that hangs in blockchain
3. Send 0 eth transaction to same address

You can input Nonce number by using advance settings in your eth wallet when you want to send out transaction, sorry I can't take screenshots of my wallet, its not allowed,

All you need is Exact address. Same Nonce number and Send 0 eth

[djmixen]

There is this very useful guide: [GUIDE] How to cancel or replace an ETH transaction (Metamask, MEW, MyCrypto) 
If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to ask.

I never thought that despite that we already made a transaction on ETH we can still cancel it. Now that I know We can still able to cancel it, perhaps if ever I made the wrong transaction I can use the guidelines of what JeromeTash gave it here in the forum, this is a nice tutorial actually, to be honest only.

[Sparrow96]

I would love to know if there is any similar way to cancel bitcoins transactions as well

If you want to cancel Unconfirmed Bitcoin transaction, it's bit difficult to do. Remember, Cancelling Unconfirmed Bitcoin transaction depends on luck. Also it doesn't work on Web Wallet like Blockchain, Coinbase etc.
To cancel Bitcoin Transaction follow these amazing Guides:
TUTORIAL - How to fix Unconfirmed Transactions!
Bitcoin transactions have 0 confirmations? Learn how to fix them!

Now why I said it depends on luck? Because if you goes for Double Spending. Now every Miner and Wallets has safe guards against Double Spending. There is a chance it won't work.

making small transactions I am often stuck with unconfirmed transactions and used to wait hours for confirmation.

If this is your issue, you can consider speeding up your transaction. Transaction Accelerator can speed up your transaction. You can check [ur=https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=52.0l]Bitcointalk.org->Economy->Marketplace->Sevices[/url]. Some members offer Accelerate Service.

There is some sites where you can paste your transaction. But most of them are scams. You should go for free option.

ViaBTC , Bitaccelerate offers free speed up service.

Remember, you should be careful paying for Speeding Up service. I won't be responsible for any loss or Evil Deeds.

All of these are for Educational Purposes only.

[yurez]

There is this very useful guide: [GUIDE] How to cancel or replace an ETH transaction (Metamask, MEW, MyCrypto) 
If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to ask.

This is a great guide to keep and remember. Several times i have had to cancel transactions in this way when trading on forkdelta.

[Cryptoangel01]

Goto Etherscan
Click on your wallet
Check the transaction details
Copy the nounce number
Return back to your Eth wallet
Send 0 with same nouce code to same address

Your transaction is canceled successfully