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@@ -195,7 +195,7 @@ more details about the exceptions.
 Contributors are encouraged to submit merge requests or file bugs on
 [gitlab](https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/pipewire).
 
-Join us on IRC at #pipewire on [Freenode](https://freenode.net/).
+Join us on IRC at #pipewire on [OFTC](https://irc.oftc.net/).
 
 We adhere to the Contributor Covenant for our [code of conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).