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+# Changelog
+
+All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
+
+The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/), and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
+
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+
+## [Unreleased]
+
+Initial release.
+
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+[Unreleased]: https://github.com/foundry-rs/reth/compare/978527367f159ff3d9f90723e73cf2560c8f54b8...HEAD
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 Documents on planning and process in the repository: what the labels mean, how issues are triaged, how a new release is cut and so on.
 
 - [Labels](./labels.md): Describes the labels in the repository.
+- [Release workflow](./release.md): Describes the release workflow for maintainers.
 
 ### Structure
 
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+## Release Workflow
+
+1. Update the version in `Cargo.toml`
+2. Update the changelog[^1]
+    - Check that all issues marked https://github.com/foundry-rs/reth/labels/M-changelog have been added to the changelog
+    - Move the "Unreleased" section in the changelog under a new header with the new version, and fix up the links in the bottom of the file
+3. Ensure tests and lints pass
+4. Commit the new changelog and version bump
+5. Tag the new version (no `v` prefix)
+6. Push the new commit and tag
+7. (Run release command)[^2]
+
+[^1]: This can be automated somewhat.
+[^2]: TBD.
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