"Rate Limit Reached" Error When Trying to Open a Lightning Channel?

[Jodmapht]

Hi,

I have been trying to open a Lightning channel with a major node for about a day, but every time I get a "Rate Limit Reached" error. What does it mean exactly?

Thank you!

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[nc50lc]

Which lightning client/wallet are you using?

It could mean that you or users are sending requests in quick succession but it could be anything else depending on the client.

[BitMaxz]

Do you mind adding more details about your issue?
What wallet or software do you currently use when you get this error?

I tried to search on Google with this error but it point me to OKX Api with this error here

[Jodmapht]

Which lightning client/wallet are you using?

It could mean that you or users are sending requests in quick succession but it could be anything else depending on the client.

I am using my one bitcoin/CLN node. I am able to open channels with other Lightning nodes, but not this one (ACINQ).

[BlackHatCoiner]

I am using my one bitcoin/CLN node. I am able to open channels with other Lightning nodes, but not this one (ACINQ).

every time I get a "Rate Limit Reached" error. What does it mean exactly?

It means ACINQ has imposed a rate limit, which you've exceeded. It can happen to other nodes as well, it might not be just you. Rate limiting is a mechanism usually used by big servers, as this one, to prevent abuse either due to encountering too many requests within a specific timeframe, or simply because you don't meet their channel opening policies.

I'd wait for a day or two if I were you. If you do have waited, try contacting them: hello@acinq.co

[Jodmapht]

I am using my one bitcoin/CLN node. I am able to open channels with other Lightning nodes, but not this one (ACINQ).

every time I get a "Rate Limit Reached" error. What does it mean exactly?

It means ACINQ has imposed a rate limit, which you've exceeded. It can happen to other nodes as well, it might not be just you. Rate limiting is a mechanism usually used by big servers, as this one, to prevent abuse either due to encountering too many requests within a specific timeframe, or simply because you don't meet their channel opening policies.

I'd wait for a day or two if I were you. If you do have waited, try contacting them: hello@acinq.co

Ok thank you I can wait more. I have not opened and closed multiple channels with them though, it is a single channel I have been trying to open with them for a new node. If it is a rate limit due to a number of nodes too large trying to open channels with them, then I can understand.

[DaveF]

Are you using clearnet or TOR?
I'm not entirely sure, but I have seen with certain things coming through certain TOR endpoints getting that error.
Before you go nuts trying to diagnose a lightning issue, if you are on TOR, try going out through a different endpoint / recreating the circuit. Or try connecting on clearnet.

Might not be the issue, but it's worth checking.

-Dave
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[Jodmapht]

Are you using clearnet or TOR?
I'm not entirely sure, but I have seen with certain things coming through certain TOR endpoints getting that error.
Before you go nuts trying to diagnose a lightning issue, if you are on TOR, try going out through a different endpoint / recreating the circuit. Or try connecting on clearnet.

Might not be the issue, but it's worth checking.

-Dave
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I am using their TOR address. I will try rebooting my node since it has been up for 6 months or so and see if it makes a difference. Thanks!

Edit: So I tried connecting to their IPv4 address after rebooting (through Tor still though since my node's firewall blocks all IPV4 services in and out), and I got the same error.

[Jodmapht]

Now if I try a BFX node, I get the error: "Channel Rejected" ?