Test 7: Refresh your payments balance
As mentioned above, the Payments balance needs to be regularly refreshed, for the benefit of instant, low-fee transactions.
In our test setup (using the signet network), a refresh is needed every 24 hours. Once Arké (and the Ark protocol) are live, this will be increased to a month.
Arké will automatically detect when a refresh is needed and start one, close to the end of the refresh window when they are free (check the Fee Schedule in settings for details).
7.1: Look out for a refresh indicator
The balance card on the Activity screen will show an indicator if it's the time to refresh is coming up.
7.2: Navigate to the refresh options
When the time is right, navigate to your balance details and tap the Refresh button. Or wait and let Arké start one automatically.
7.3: Start the refresh
Start the refresh process in the modal. While this happens, some or all of your funds may be locked. This process should not take too long.