diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index c3102778..1488a3a2 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ repository = "https://gitlab.com/famedly/conduit"
 readme = "README.md"
 version = "0.1.0"
 edition = "2018"
+rust = "1.50"
 
 # See more keys and their definitions at https://doc.rust-lang.org/cargo/reference/manifest.html
 
diff --git a/DEPLOY.md b/DEPLOY.md
index c48b7780..fe8c331b 100644
--- a/DEPLOY.md
+++ b/DEPLOY.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ If you run into any problems while setting up Conduit, write an email to `timo@k
 
 ## Installing Conduit
 
-You have to download the binary that fits your machine. Run `uname -m` to see
+You may simply download the binary that fits your machine. Run `uname -m` to see
 what you need. Now copy the right url:
 - x84_64: `https://conduit.rs/master/x86_64/conduit-bin`
 - armv7: `https://conduit.rs/master/armv7/conduit-bin`
@@ -18,6 +18,14 @@ $ sudo wget -O /usr/local/bin/matrix-conduit <url>
 $ sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/matrix-conduit
 ```
 
+Alternatively, you may compile the binary yourself using
+```bash
+$ cargo build --release
+```
+Note that this currently requires Rust 1.50.
+
+If you want to cross compile Conduit to another architecture, read the [Cross-Compile Guide](CROSS_COMPILE.md).
+
 ## Adding a Conduit user
 
 While Conduit can run as any user it is usually better to use dedicated users for different services.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index ac603e68..e856dd5a 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Yes! Just open a Matrix client (<https://app.element.io> or Element Android for
 example) and register on the `https://conduit.koesters.xyz` homeserver.
 
 
-#### What is it build on?
+#### What is it built on?
 
 - [Ruma](https://www.ruma.io): Useful structures for endpoint requests and
   responses that can be (de)serialized
@@ -54,9 +54,7 @@ more](DEPLOY.md)
 
 If you want to connect an Appservice to Conduit, take a look at the [Appservice Guide](APPSERVICES.md).
 
-If you want to cross compile Conduit to another architecture, read the [Cross-Compile Guide](CROSS_COMPILE.md).
-
-##### Deloy using a Debian package
+##### Deploy using a Debian package
 
 You need to have the `deb` helper command installed that creates Debian packages from Cargo projects (see [cargo-deb](https://github.com/mmstick/cargo-deb/) for more info):