diff --git a/package-lock.json b/package-lock.json
index 056d3e4..86c943c 100644
--- a/package-lock.json
+++ b/package-lock.json
@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 {
   "name": "skate-spots",
-  "version": "1.7.20",
+  "version": "1.7.21",
   "lockfileVersion": 3,
   "requires": true,
   "packages": {
     "": {
       "name": "skate-spots",
-      "version": "1.7.20",
+      "version": "1.7.21",
       "license": "AGPL-3.0-only",
       "dependencies": {
         "@bitcoinerlab/secp256k1": "^1.2.0",
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index cbd08d0..a3b48f8 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "skate-spots",
   "private": true,
-  "version": "1.7.20",
+  "version": "1.7.21",
   "license": "AGPL-3.0-only",
   "type": "module",
   "homepage": "https://skate-spots.org",
diff --git a/release-notes.txt b/release-notes.txt
index 482b4d0..39f5e2d 100644
--- a/release-notes.txt
+++ b/release-notes.txt
@@ -1,3 +1,13 @@
+💬 DMs now reach the notification bell — without decrypting
+- A Messages row appears when new NIP-17 gift-wrap envelopes are waiting. The
+  count uses envelope IDs only, so Amber is never prompted; opening Messages
+  acknowledges the envelope. Your own sent copies are tracked and excluded.
+- 1:1 and group DM unread dots remain on the inbox and clear when the thread is
+  opened. This is the first slice of the unified inbox; per-thread mute and
+  crew-chat aggregation are next.
+
+---
+
 💬 Group DMs now show unread state
 - NIP-17 group conversations get the same unread dot and red-tinted card as
   1:1 DMs; opening the group marks it read. One less blind spot in the inbox.