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 ## Public Chat Rooms
 
--   #piped:matrix.org (Matrix)
--   #piped on libera.chat (IRC)
+-   You can join us via Matrix at [#piped](https://matrix.to/#/#piped:matrix.org).
+-   You can also join us at the libera.chat IRC network which is bridged to the Matrix room at [#piped](https://web.libera.chat/#piped).
 
 ## YourKit