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How does GDAX handle rate limiting for API requests?

avatarJenissis Salas JessDec 24, 2021 · 3 years ago3 answers

Can you explain how GDAX handles rate limiting for API requests? I'm curious about the specific mechanisms they have in place to prevent abuse and ensure fair access to their API.

How does GDAX handle rate limiting for API requests?

3 answers

  • avatarDec 24, 2021 · 3 years ago
    GDAX implements rate limiting for API requests to prevent abuse and ensure fair access. They use a token bucket algorithm to control the rate at which requests can be made. Each user is assigned a token bucket with a certain capacity and refill rate. When a request is made, a token is consumed from the bucket. If the bucket is empty, the request is rejected. The bucket is refilled over time, allowing users to make requests at a controlled rate. This helps prevent API abuse and ensures fair access for all users.
  • avatarDec 24, 2021 · 3 years ago
    GDAX handles rate limiting for API requests by using a token bucket algorithm. This algorithm allows GDAX to control the rate at which requests can be made, preventing abuse and ensuring fair access. Each user is assigned a token bucket with a certain capacity and refill rate. When a request is made, a token is consumed from the bucket. If the bucket is empty, the request is rejected. The bucket is refilled over time, allowing users to make requests at a controlled rate. This rate limiting mechanism helps maintain the stability and reliability of the GDAX API.
  • avatarDec 24, 2021 · 3 years ago
    GDAX has implemented rate limiting for API requests to prevent abuse and ensure fair access. They use a token bucket algorithm, which assigns each user a token bucket with a certain capacity and refill rate. When a request is made, a token is consumed from the bucket. If the bucket is empty, the request is rejected. The bucket is refilled over time, allowing users to make requests at a controlled rate. This rate limiting mechanism helps protect the GDAX API from abuse and ensures that all users have equal access to the API.