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# API rate limit

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## Introduction

Usage of the Wonderflow API is rate limited, per API key, per second basis. Each key has its own limit, and using one key does not impact the limit of a different key. 

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## Why rate limit

Wonderflow API are accessed by many different clients that share system resources. As a result it is important that excessive usage is limited to protect the stability of the network for everybody. Without a rate limit, poorly constructed applications or unforeseen circumstances could have negative consequences on network performance and availability.

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## Rate Limit

The rate limit is **2 requests/second**.

To request any other increases for this rate limit, please contact Wonderflow at [hello@wonderflow.co](mailto:hello@wonderflow.co).