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 ## 🔄 Release Status
 
-Notedeck is currently in **ALPHA** status. For the latest changes, see the [CHANGELOG](./CHANGELOG.md).
+Notedeck is currently in **BETA** status. For the latest changes, see the [CHANGELOG](./CHANGELOG.md).
 
 ## Future