# Issue: [Performance] Optimistic Updates

Description: "The UI feels slow waiting for blockchain confirmation. Implement optimistic updates in the API response?" (Note: This is usually frontend, but backend can support 'pending' state).

Acceptance Criteria:

[ ] Allow submitting a tx hash to backend.

[ ] Backend polls for confirmation.

[ ] Update DB status to 'Pending' -> 'Confirmed'.

Priority: Low

Labels: performance, ux