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+# Release 1.8.1
+
+* Notifcation option when receiving new tranactions 
+* Confirm dialogue before sending large amounts 
+* Alternative datafile location for non-windows systems
+* Fix offline wallet creation
+* Remove enforced tx fee
+* Tray icon improvements
+* Various bugfixes 
+
+
 # Release 1.8
 
 * Menubar in classic gui