diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -72,4 +72,4 @@ Irssi is always looking for developers. Feel free to submit patches through
 GitHub pull requests.
 
 You can also contact the Irssi developers in
-[#irssi](https://irssi.org/support/irc/) on irc.example.com.
+[#irssi](https://irssi.org/support/irc/) on irc.libera.chat.