diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 7613c97..5b46bfc 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "skate-spots",
   "private": true,
-  "version": "1.0.35",
+  "version": "1.0.36",
   "type": "module",
   "homepage": "https://skate-spots.com",
   "scripts": {
diff --git a/release-notes.txt b/release-notes.txt
index 838091f..1ec6aa8 100644
--- a/release-notes.txt
+++ b/release-notes.txt
@@ -1,22 +1,20 @@
-v1.0.35 - The Lab & Events UX Redesign
+v1.0.36 — Crew Network + nostr-vpn integration
 
-WHAT'S NEW
+NEW: Crew Network in Settings
+- Private encrypted mesh networking for your skate crew via nostr-vpn
+- Your Nostr keys are your device identity — no new accounts needed
+- Live QR code generator for nostr-vpn join requests
+- One-tap deep link to open directly in the nostr-vpn app
+- Save QR as PNG to share with your crew admin
+- Platform-aware download links (iOS, Android, macOS/Linux/Windows)
+- Fallback: if nostr-vpn isn't installed, redirects to the right store
 
-The Lab (/lab) — Full UX Overhaul
-- Sticky toolbar: Coaches / Filmers / Editors tabs with live result counts
-- Split search into two focused fields: Name/bio and City
-- Filter button opens a drawer (bottom sheet on mobile, side panel on desktop)
-- Filter drawer: Sort, Trust Level, and Skill chips — no more nested dropdowns
-- Active filter chips appear inline in the toolbar — tap × to remove individually
-- "Clear all" button only shows when filters are active
-- Tab counts always visible including zero — no more guessing if a category is empty
-
-Events (/events) — Same Treatment
-- Sticky toolbar: Events / Tours tabs with live counts
-- Upcoming / Past sub-tabs with counts baked into the toolbar
-- Split search: Event name and City as separate inputs
-- Filter drawer: Sort, Trust Level, Event Type chips (events) or Tour Category + Skill Level chips (tours)
-- Active filter chips row with dismissible pills and "Clear all"
-- CreateFAB dropdown: create Event or Tour from any view without switching tabs
-- Context-aware empty states: "Clear Filters" when filtered, "Create" CTA when empty
+IMPROVED: Settings accessibility
+- All buttons now have keyboard focus rings (WCAG 2.1 AA)
+- Screen reader support: aria-labels, role="img" on QR canvas
+- Semantic HTML: ordered lists for steps, proper list roles
+- Higher contrast URI preview text
+- URI box is directly selectable/copyable
 
+Use the Crew Network to share secret spots, transfer raw video files,
+and keep crew comms off centralized platforms.