livepeer / livepeer/go-livepeer

Trying to get started, but getting error message. Make the error message more understandable.

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Description

I am trying to do the first part of becoming an orchestrator, but am getting the following error message about insufficient funds: Error applying configuration: insufficient funds for gas * price + value.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Run livepeer_cli.
  2. Select 13. Set orchestrator config by typing '13' and pressing enter.
  3. Get the error message: Error applying configuration: insufficient funds for gas * price + value.

Expected behavior
I would like it to give me (and other users) clear instructions on exactly how much by balance is short by (how much extra eth I need to deposit), and then potentially even tell me exactly where to send the funds.

Additional instructions outlining that having funds in the wallet is a critical step in the Transcoding Setup Guide would be very helpful. In hindsight, it's quite obvious, but I don't doubt that I'm not the only user who's wasted time on "obvious" steps that aren't detailed in the guide.

Do the funds need to be in LPT, Eth, WEI, etc.?

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue through the livepeer_cli “Set orchestrator config” entry point and review the Transcoding Setup Guide section linked in the report. Clarify whether the insufficient-funds message should explain the shortfall and required currency, and update the error guidance and setup documentation so users know how to fund the wallet.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
blockchain, cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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