What is the meaning of 'rate limit exceeded' in the context of cryptocurrency Twitter accounts?

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• Dec 26, 2021 · 3 years ago
  When you see the message 'rate limit exceeded' on a cryptocurrency Twitter account, it means that the account has reached its limit for the number of requests it can make to the Twitter API within a certain time period. This limit is imposed by Twitter to prevent abuse and ensure fair usage of their platform. When an account exceeds the rate limit, it is temporarily restricted from making further API requests until the limit resets. This can affect the account's ability to post tweets, retrieve data, or perform other actions through the API.
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• Dec 26, 2021 · 3 years ago
  So, imagine you're at a buffet and you've already eaten your fair share of food. When you try to go back for more, the staff tells you that you've exceeded the limit and need to wait for a certain period of time before you can have more. That's basically what 'rate limit exceeded' means in the context of cryptocurrency Twitter accounts. It's like a temporary restriction on the account's activities due to reaching the maximum number of requests allowed by Twitter's API.
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• Dec 26, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Rate limit exceeded is a common error message that you might encounter when using cryptocurrency Twitter accounts. It's Twitter's way of saying, 'Hey, slow down! You're making too many requests within a short period of time.' Twitter imposes rate limits to prevent spamming, bot activity, and other forms of abuse. When an account exceeds the rate limit, it means that it has made more requests than it is allowed to make within a specific time frame. As a result, the account will be temporarily restricted from making further requests until the rate limit resets. This is done to ensure fair usage of the Twitter platform and maintain the overall performance and stability of the API.
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