diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 9818ef691..673710fbd 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ This implementation has been in production use on the Bitcoin mainnet since earl
 We recommend getting started by experimenting on `testnet` (or `regtest`), but the implementation is considered stable and can be safely used on mainnet.
 
 Any help testing the implementation, reporting bugs, or helping with outstanding issues is very welcome.
-Don't hesitate to reach out to us on IRC at [#lightning-dev @ freenode.net][irc1], [#c-lightning @ freenode.net][irc2], or on the implementation-specific mailing list [c-lightning@lists.ozlabs.org][ml1], or on the Lightning Network-wide mailing list [lightning-dev@lists.linuxfoundation.org][ml2].
+Don't hesitate to reach out to us on IRC at [#lightning-dev @ libera.chat][irc1], [#c-lightning @ libera.chat][irc2], or on the implementation-specific mailing list [c-lightning@lists.ozlabs.org][ml1], or on the Lightning Network-wide mailing list [lightning-dev@lists.linuxfoundation.org][ml2].
 
 ## Getting Started
 
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ your first channels and customizing your node.
 For a less reckless experience, you can encrypt the HD wallet seed:
  see [HD wallet encryption](#hd-wallet-encryption).
 
-You can also chat to other users at [#c-lightning @ freenode.net][irc2];
+You can also chat to other users at [#c-lightning @ libera.chat][irc2];
 we are always happy to help you get started!
 
 
@@ -230,10 +230,10 @@ You should also configure with `--enable-developer` to get additional checks and
 [travis-ci-link]: https://travis-ci.org/ElementsProject/lightning
 [prs]: https://img.shields.io/badge/PRs-welcome-brightgreen.svg?style=flat
 [prs-link]: http://makeapullrequest.com
-[IRC]: https://img.shields.io/badge/chat-on%20freenode-brightgreen.svg
-[IRC-link]: https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=c-lightning
-[irc1]: http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=%23lightning-dev
-[irc2]: http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=%23c-lightning
+[IRC]: https://img.shields.io/badge/chat-on%20libera-brightgreen.svg
+[IRC-link]: https://web.libera.chat/#c-lightning
+[irc1]: https://web.libera.chat/#lightning-dev
+[irc2]: https://web.libera.chat/#c-lightning
 [ml1]: https://lists.ozlabs.org/listinfo/c-lightning
 [ml2]: https://lists.linuxfoundation.org/mailman/listinfo/lightning-dev
 [docs]: https://lightning.readthedocs.org
diff --git a/doc/MAKING-RELEASES.md b/doc/MAKING-RELEASES.md
index 2e094c130..1adb70f15 100644
--- a/doc/MAKING-RELEASES.md
+++ b/doc/MAKING-RELEASES.md
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ Here's a checklist for the release process.
    should get a prompt to give this tag a 'message'. Make sure you fill this in.
 3. Confirm that the tag will show up for builds with `git describe`
 4. Push the tag to remote `git push --tags`.
-3. Update the /topic on #c-lightning on Freenode.
+3. Update the /topic on #c-lightning on Libera.
 4. Prepare draft release notes (see devtools/credit), and share with team for editing.
 5. Upgrade your personal nodes to the rc1, to help testing.
 6. Test `tools/build-release.sh` to build the non-reprodicible images
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ Here's a checklist for the release process.
 1. Change rc1 to rc2 in CHANGELOG.md.
 2. Add a PR with the rc2.
 3. Tag it `git pull && git tag -s v<VERSION>rc2 && git push --tags`
-4. Update the /topic on #c-lightning on Freenode.
+4. Update the /topic on #c-lightning on Libera.
 5. Upgrade your personal nodes to the rc2.
 
 ### Tagging the Release
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ Here's a checklist for the release process.
 
 1. Edit the GitHub draft and include the `SHA256SUMS.asc` file.
 2. Publish the release as not a draft.
-3. Update the /topic on #c-lightning on Freenode.
+3. Update the /topic on #c-lightning on Libera.
 4. Send a mail to c-lightning and lightning-dev mailing lists, using the
    same wording as the Release Notes in github.