diff --git a/rules.mk b/rules.mk
index 5485521..160e58d 100644
--- a/rules.mk
+++ b/rules.mk
@@ -4,6 +4,9 @@ NKRO_ENABLE = yes
 # optimize size
 LTO_ENABLE = yes
 
+# use more snappy debounce algo
+DEBOUNCE_TYPE = asym_eager_defer_pk
+
 # add bongocat & luna for OLEDs
 ifeq ($(strip $(OLED_ENABLE)), yes)
     SRC += features/oled_bongocat.c