diff --git a/src/RlnBase.sol b/src/RlnBase.sol
index 4f71e25..879dd4f 100644
--- a/src/RlnBase.sol
+++ b/src/RlnBase.sol
@@ -196,7 +196,6 @@ abstract contract RlnBase {
             revert InvalidReceiverAddress(receiver);
         }
 
-        uint256 userMessageLimit = userMessageLimits[idCommitment];
         if (memberExists[idCommitment] == false) revert MemberNotRegistered(idCommitment);
         // check if member is registered
         if (stakedAmounts[idCommitment] == 0) {