quicknode-common-errors

name	quicknode-common-errors
description	Diagnose and fix QuickNode RPC errors: nonce issues, gas failures, rate limits. Use when encountering blockchain RPC errors, failed transactions, or connection issues. Trigger with phrases like "quicknode error", "RPC error", "nonce too low", "gas estimation failed".
allowed-tools	Read, Grep, Bash(curl:*)
version	1.5.0
license	MIT
author	Jeremy Longshore <[e-mail]>
tags	["saas","quicknode","blockchain","web3","debugging"]
compatibility	Designed for Claude Code, also compatible with Codex and OpenClaw

QuickNode Common Errors

Overview

Quick reference for the top blockchain RPC errors when using QuickNode endpoints with ethers.js or viem.

Prerequisites

• QuickNode endpoint configured
• ethers.js or viem installed

Instructions

Error 1: Nonce Too Low

Error: nonce has already been used (error={"code":-32000,"message":"nonce too low"})

Fix:

// Get the correct nonce before sending
const nonce = await provider.getTransactionCount(wallet.address, 'pending');
const tx = await wallet.sendTransaction({ ...txData, nonce });

Error 2: Insufficient Funds

Error: insufficient funds for intrinsic transaction cost

Fix:

const balance = await provider.getBalance(wallet.address);
const gasEstimate = await provider.estimateGas(txData);
const feeData = await provider.getFeeData();
const totalCost = gasEstimate * feeData.gasPrice! + txData.value;
if (balance < totalCost) {
  console.error(`Need ${ethers.formatEther(totalCost)} ETH, have ${ethers.formatEther(balance)}`);
}

Error 3: Gas Estimation Failed (Call Revert)

Error: execution reverted (reason="ERC20: transfer amount exceeds balance")

Fix: The contract function would revert. Check contract requirements: