diff --git a/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md b/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
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--- a/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -463,7 +463,7 @@ When adding features:
 
 - **Discussions**: Use GitHub Discussions for questions
 
-- **IRC**: \#ipv6-only on Libera.Chat (if available)
+- **IRC**: #ipv6-only on Libera.Chat (if available)
 
 ### Helping Others