diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index 555b8cd..6d5c1e0 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -2,8 +2,17 @@ import threading
 import time
 import fastapi
 import requests
+from slowapi import Limiter, _rate_limit_exceeded_handler
+from slowapi.errors import RateLimitExceeded
+from slowapi.middleware import SlowAPIMiddleware
+from slowapi.util import get_remote_address
 
+
+limiter = Limiter(key_func=get_remote_address, default_limits=["50/second"])
 app = fastapi.FastAPI()
+app.state.limiter = limiter
+app.add_exception_handler(RateLimitExceeded, _rate_limit_exceeded_handler)
+app.add_middleware(SlowAPIMiddleware)
 lanyard_link = "https://api.lanyard.rest/v1/users/1558056824387805300"
 CACHE_TTL = 1.0
 _cache = {"data": None, "time": 0.0}