diff --git a/RELEASES.md b/RELEASES.md
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--- a/RELEASES.md
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@@ -207,7 +207,7 @@ To create a minor release:
    - Do not merge the backport branch into master.
 
 
-## Release Checklist
+## Minor Release Checklist
 
 The following set of steps are performed on all releases that increment
 the _minor_ version. These steps ensure that Tendermint is well tested, stable,