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# [Day 14: Designing a Distributed Rate Limiting System (Token Bucket + Redis)](https://day-1-deep-dive-into-nodejs-event-loop.hashnode.dev/day-14-designing-a-distributed-rate-limiting-system-token-bucket-redis?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Hey guys, eventhough we have discussed about load balancing previously, Rate limiting is a critical building block in modern distributed systems. It protects APIs from abuse, ensures fairness across clients, and prevents overload of backend services....

Sep 13, 2025 · 4 min read · day-1-deep-dive-into-nodejs-event-loop.hashnode.dev  
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