finalize and broadcast
Finalization and broadcast are two different steps.
Finalization creates the signed transaction bytes after enough signatures are collected. Broadcast sends the finalized transaction to the Cosmos network.
When a transaction can be finalized
A transaction can be finalized when the signature threshold is reached.
For example:
Snow-Fall shows the signature progress and status.
Finalization checklist
Before finalizing, verify:
Finalization does not require a seed phrase or private key.
Broadcast checklist
Before broadcasting, verify:
Snow-Fall requires explicit confirmation before broadcast.
After broadcast
If the broadcast succeeds, Snow-Fall records the transaction hash.
Use the dashboard history or a block explorer to verify the result.
If broadcast fails
Broadcast can fail for several reasons:
If the account sequence changed, create a new transaction draft and collect signatures again. Existing signatures usually cannot be reused for a changed sequence.
Safety note
Do not repeatedly broadcast without understanding the error. Review the failure message, chain configuration, and RPC status first.