Rate Limits

To maintain optimal performance and fairness across its platform, Walapay enforces rate limits on the number of API calls that can be made within a given timeframe. This approach ensures that the system remains responsive and accessible to all clients, preventing any single user from overloading the service. Each API response from Walapay comes equipped with specific headers that shed light on the current state of your rate limit quota, helping you manage your requests efficiently.

Understanding Rate Limit Headers

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Rate Limit Headers are still in development. Currently, the rate limit is 100 requests per minute.

When you make an API call to Walapay, the response includes several headers designed to provide you with real-time feedback on your usage relative to the imposed rate limits. Here’s a breakdown of the key headers you'll encounter:

• X-RateLimit-Limit: This header indicates the total number of requests that are allowed within the current rate limit window.
• X-RateLimit-Remaining: Shows the number of requests you can still make before hitting the rate limit.
• X-RateLimit-Reset: Provides the time when the rate limit will reset, expressed as a timestamp or a time remaining format. This helps you understand when you can resume full activity if you’ve reached your limit.