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Challenge period

The window during which a submitted result or withdrawal can be disputed under a protocol's rules.

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An optimistic rollup needs time for challengers to identify and contest invalid claims. That window helps explain why a standard withdrawal can remain pending even when the app felt fast. Its duration comes from the protocol, while services offering faster exits can introduce their own arrangements and dependencies.

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"The transaction executed on the rollup, but the standard withdrawal is still inside its challenge period."

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