diff --git a/backend/Cargo.toml b/backend/Cargo.toml
index de93b34..41f0834 100644
--- a/backend/Cargo.toml
+++ b/backend/Cargo.toml
@@ -39,4 +39,7 @@ features = ["sqlite", "r2d2", "uuidv07", "chrono"]
 [dependencies.rocket_contrib]
 version = "0.4"
 default-features = false
-features = ["json", "diesel_sqlite_pool", "uuid", "helmet"]
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+features = ["json", "diesel_sqlite_pool", "uuid", "helmet"]
+
+[profile.release]
+lto = true
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