# Failed transaction

## Definition

A failed transaction is a transaction that did not complete its intended operation under the network's execution or validity rules.

## What it means in practice

On account-based smart-contract networks, a transaction can be included in a block yet fail during execution, potentially still consuming a fee.

## How this concept appears in Terenval Wallet

If Terenval shows a failed EVM transaction, the failure reflects network execution; users should inspect the receipt or explorer data before retrying.

**Important:** Do not repeatedly resend a failing contract call without understanding the revert reason or gas conditions.

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## Related terms

- [Reverted transaction](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/reverted-transaction/)
- [Transaction status](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/transaction-status/)
- [Transaction receipt](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/transaction-receipt/)
- [Gas price](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/gas-price/)
- [Ethereum transaction](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/ethereum-transaction/)

## Related Terenval Answers

- [How to Send Crypto Safely Between Wallets](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/how-to-send-crypto-safely-between-wallets/)
- [How Does a Multi-Chain Crypto Wallet Keep Networks Separate?](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/how-multi-chain-wallets-keep-networks-separate/)
- [Ethereum Layer 2 Networks and Gas Fees](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/ethereum-layer-2-networks-and-gas-fees/)

## Sources

- https://developer.bitcoin.org/devguide/
- https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/transactions/
- https://wallet.terenval.com/info/security/

Official page: https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/failed-transaction/