diff --git a/.releaserc.json b/.releaserc.json
index 3d16fe2..9f434bd 100644
--- a/.releaserc.json
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diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 6427773..573a2c5 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
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 # Changelog
 
-Entries below the baseline are generated automatically by [semantic-release](https://semantic-release.gitbook.io/) on release.
+Release notes are published on the [GitHub Releases page](https://github.com/scscodes/meridian/releases), generated by [semantic-release](https://semantic-release.gitbook.io/) from conventional commits.
 
 ## 2.12.0 — Initial public release
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