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+# Release Notes
+
+## DB
+
+* Split channeldb [`UpdateInvoice`
+  implementation](https://github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd/pull/7377) logic in 
+  different update types.
+
+# Contributors (Alphabetical Order)
+
+* Jordi Montes
+