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+# Changelog
+All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
+
+The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
+
+## [Unreleased]
+### Added
+- Emoji picker
+- Started changelog anew
+### Changed
+- changed the way fading effects for user profile/long statuses works, now uses css-mask instead of gradient background hacks which weren't exactly compatible with semi-transparent themes
+### Fixed
+- improved hotkey behavior on autocomplete popup