Withdrawal delay

Withdrawal Delay

When Via Network launches, withdrawals from the L2 to Bitcoin will be subject to a 24-hour delay. This delay is designed to enhance security and fraud prevention while the network is establishing its verifier set and operational stability.

Why the Delay Exists

The 24-hour waiting period allows the verifier network to monitor, detect, and respond to any potentially invalid or malicious transactions before funds leave the system. It provides a window for:

• Dispute resolution: Verifiers can challenge or reject fraudulent L2 state updates.

• Network stability: Ensures sufficient time to process withdrawals safely during early operations.

• Fallback recovery: If the primary verifier network is unavailable, the delay allows the DAO to reassign verifiers or use archival nodes to recover transaction data.

This mechanism helps protect users against potential attacks while the verifier network establishes consensus, ensuring withdrawals remain secure and trustless.