How can rate limiting be implemented to accommodate bursts of legitimate traffic while protecting the API?

Dynamically increase the rate limit as needed.
Implement token bucket rate limiting.
Use a fixed-rate limit for all requests.
Use no rate limiting, as it may hinder legitimate traffic.

Implementing token bucket rate limiting allows an API to accommodate bursts of legitimate traffic while still protecting the API from abuse. The token bucket algorithm ensures that requests are served at a controlled rate, preventing overloads while allowing legitimate bursts of traffic.

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