diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -4,6 +4,8 @@ _This template is in `BETA`._
 
 _Optimizations are still being made around auth and cache behavior._
 
+_Access to Vercel Blob—currently in private beta—must be requested._
+
 _Database schema changes are expected._
 
 ![App Preview](app-preview.png)