Bitcoin Error: Unable to send BTC via Electrum

Are you trying to send Bitcoin from your Electrum wallet to your Trust Wallet? If so, you are not alone. Many users have encountered this issue and it is frustrating when we are unable to get the transaction to go through.

In this article, we will explore what causes the error “The server returned an error while transmitting the transaction” and provide potential solutions to resolve the issue.

What is Electrum?

Electrum is a popular open-source Bitcoin wallet software that allows users to send, receive, and store Bitcoin. It is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS devices.

OP_EQUALVERIFY Error

When you try to send an Ethereum-like token (ELT), such as BTC, using Electrum, you may encounter the error “OP_EQUALVERIFY”. This error usually indicates that there was a problem with the transaction data sent from your wallet.

Here’s what the error message might look like:

Error: The server returned an error while transmitting the transaction.
Consider connecting to a different server,

Understanding the error

The “OP_EQUALVERIFY” error is related to the fact that Electrum cannot verify the signature of the transaction data. This is because you are trying to send BTC from your Trust Wallet, which uses a different wallet type than Electrum.

Potential solutions

If you encounter this error when using Electrum to send BTC to your Trust Wallet, here are some potential solutions:

• Switch to another server: Try connecting to a different server for the transaction. This may resolve the issue if there is an underlying network issue.

• Update Electrum: Make sure you are using the latest version of Electrum. You can update your wallet using the following commands:

• On Windows: git pull

• On macOS/Linux: git pull

• On Android/iOS: Check for updates in your device’s app store

• Use a different wallet type: If you are using Trust Wallet to send BTC, try switching to a different wallet type, such as Electrum or Coinbase Wallet.

• Check transaction details: Double-check that your transaction details are correct and complete. Make sure that all required fields are filled in, including the recipient address, amount, and fee details.

Conclusion

While this error can be frustrating, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you will encounter problems every time you try to send BTC from Electrum to your Trust Wallet. By trying some of these potential solutions, you should be able to resolve the issue and continue sending Bitcoin successfully. If you are still having issues, feel free to provide more details about your setup and experience and I will do my best to help you troubleshoot the issue.