diff --git a/package-lock.json b/package-lock.json
index 7e54af6..aa78ac3 100644
--- a/package-lock.json
+++ b/package-lock.json
@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 {
   "name": "skate-spots",
-  "version": "1.7.60",
+  "version": "1.7.61",
   "lockfileVersion": 3,
   "requires": true,
   "packages": {
     "": {
       "name": "skate-spots",
-      "version": "1.7.60",
+      "version": "1.7.61",
       "license": "AGPL-3.0-only",
       "dependencies": {
         "@bitcoinerlab/secp256k1": "^1.2.0",
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index b486f30..c97a2a2 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "skate-spots",
   "private": true,
-  "version": "1.7.60",
+  "version": "1.7.61",
   "license": "AGPL-3.0-only",
   "type": "module",
   "homepage": "https://skate-spots.org",
diff --git a/release-notes.txt b/release-notes.txt
index c89e5b6..769dc39 100644
--- a/release-notes.txt
+++ b/release-notes.txt
@@ -1,3 +1,11 @@
+🧩 Cordn setup is easier to follow
+- The setup steps now show progress: preparing this device is checked once the
+  key package is ready, and the approval step shows a spinner while waiting.
+- The private-chat header already shows the last successful check, so “live” and
+  “still waiting” are distinguishable at a glance.
+
+---
+
 ⚡ Cordn status, payment readiness, lighter photos
 - Cordn panels now show the last successful check next to the connection status,
   so “waiting” and “live” are easier to tell apart.