diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 8f2b84d..095151d 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -7,6 +7,12 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+## [0.1.0] - 2026-10-28
+
+First tagged release. Linux x86_64, macOS arm64, and Windows x86_64 archives
+with SHA256 checksums are attached to the GitHub Release. crates.io publication
+is still pending.
+
 ### Changed
 
 - Build: raised the workspace MSRV from 1.85 to 1.88 to match the
diff --git a/docs/DRIPS_READINESS.md b/docs/DRIPS_READINESS.md
index ae54b5f..f3cc993 100644
--- a/docs/DRIPS_READINESS.md
+++ b/docs/DRIPS_READINESS.md
@@ -18,8 +18,9 @@ identity. It includes a CLI and an API/platform layer.
   non-vulnerability warning for the unmaintained `unsafe-libyaml`).
 - **CI:** Format, Clippy, tests on Linux/Windows/macOS, docs, coverage, MSRV, and
   the RustSec audit are green on `main` after the readiness PR.
-- **Release:** a tag-driven `Release` workflow builds Linux x86_64, macOS arm64,
-  and Windows x86_64 archives with SHA256 checksums.
+- **Release:** `v0.1.0` is published with Linux x86_64, macOS arm64, and Windows
+  x86_64 archives plus SHA256 checksums:
+  <https://github.com/AyinkxLab/stellar-contract-platform/releases/tag/v0.1.0>.
 - **Backlog:** 123 open issues; the curated [Wave board](WAVE_BOARD.md) has 20
   open, independent, unimplemented issues (2,700 points).
 - **Docs:** repository, install, and Wave links use `AyinkxLab/...`; completed
diff --git a/docs/FINAL_AUDIT.md b/docs/FINAL_AUDIT.md
index c91bb5a..f4d55fa 100644
--- a/docs/FINAL_AUDIT.md
+++ b/docs/FINAL_AUDIT.md
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ matrix.
 | Persistence | Not implemented (#42) |
 | GitHub Action | Not implemented (#27) |
 | Fuzzing | Not implemented (#5, #7) |
-| Release packaging | In progress: tag-driven release workflow |
+| Release packaging | Verified: `v0.1.0` archives + SHA256 for Linux/macOS/Windows |
 
 ## Tests
 
diff --git a/docs/PROJECT_STATUS.md b/docs/PROJECT_STATUS.md
index 7fbb777..020aeda 100644
--- a/docs/PROJECT_STATUS.md
+++ b/docs/PROJECT_STATUS.md
@@ -92,8 +92,10 @@ criteria, Testing, an example commit message, and guidelines. See
 ## Deployment and release status
 
 - Not deployed as a hosted service.
-- `v0.1.0` release packaging is being added with a tag-driven workflow; crates.io
-  publication remains pending.
+- `v0.1.0` is released with Linux x86_64, macOS arm64, and Windows x86_64
+  archives plus SHA256 checksums:
+  <https://github.com/AyinkxLab/stellar-contract-platform/releases/tag/v0.1.0>
+- crates.io publication remains pending.
 - CI runs format, clippy, tests (Linux/Windows/macOS), docs, MSRV (1.88), and a
   RustSec audit.