diff --git a/.github/workflows/publish.yml b/.github/workflows/publish.yml
index 80dfa8f..16e1749 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/publish.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/publish.yml
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ jobs:
   publish:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     permissions:
+      id-token: write
       contents: write
       packages: write
 
@@ -35,5 +36,3 @@ jobs:
 
       - name: Publish
         run: npm publish --access public
-        env:
-          NODE_AUTH_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.NPM_AUTH_TOKEN }}
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index d3a6498..bfb239f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -4,48 +4,3 @@ React Native bridge for the Transact SDK
 
 See our [documentation](https://docs.atomicfi.com/reference/transact-sdk#libraries__react-native) for additional information.
 
-## Release Instructions
-
-This repository uses automated publishing via GitHub releases. When you publish a release, it automatically:
-
-1. ✅ Updates `package.json` version to match the release tag
-2. ✅ Commits the version change back to the repository
-3. ✅ Publishes the package to npm with the correct version
-
-### Creating a Release
-
-1. **Ensure your code is ready for release** on the `master` branch
-
-2. **Create a new release** on GitHub:
-   - Go to [Releases](../../releases) → "Create a new release"
-   - Use the [release template](RELEASE_TEMPLATE.md) for the release notes
-
-3. **Publish the release** - This automatically triggers the publish workflow
-
-### Version Guidelines
-
-- Use [semantic versioning](https://semver.org/): `MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH`
-- Tag format: `1.2.3`
-- For testing: Use pre-release tags like `1.2.3-beta.1`
-
-### What Happens Automatically
-
-When you publish a release:
-
-```
-GitHub Release (1.2.3) → Workflow Triggers → Updates package.json → Commits Changes → Publishes to npm
-```
-
-### Manual Publishing (Fallback)
-
-If needed, you can manually trigger the publish workflow:
-
-1. Go to [Actions](../../actions) → "publish" workflow
-2. Click "Run workflow" → Select branch → "Run workflow"
-3. Note: Manual triggers skip version updates
-
-### Troubleshooting
-
-- **Workflow fails**: Check the [Actions](../../actions) tab for detailed logs
-- **Version conflicts**: Ensure the release tag doesn't already exist on npm
-- **Permission issues**: Verify npm token is properly configured in repository secrets
diff --git a/docs/RELEASE.md b/docs/RELEASE.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4eccdc3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/RELEASE.md
@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+# Release Instructions
+
+This repository uses automated publishing via GitHub releases with [npm trusted publishing](https://docs.npmjs.com/generating-provenance-statements#publishing-packages-with-provenance-via-github-actions) (OIDC-based authentication). No npm tokens or secrets are required — GitHub Actions authenticates directly with npm using OpenID Connect.
+
+When you publish a release, it automatically:
+
+1. Updates `package.json` version to match the release tag
+2. Commits the version change back to the repository
+3. Publishes the package to npm with provenance via trusted publishing
+
+## Creating a Release
+
+1. **Ensure your code is ready for release** on the `master` branch
+
+2. **Create a new release** on GitHub:
+   - Go to [Releases](../../releases) → "Create a new release"
+   - Use the [release template](../RELEASE_TEMPLATE.md) for the release notes
+
+3. **Publish the release** - This automatically triggers the publish workflow
+
+## Version Guidelines
+
+- Use [semantic versioning](https://semver.org/): `MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH`
+- Tag format: `1.2.3`
+- For testing: Use pre-release tags like `1.2.3-beta.1`
+
+## What Happens Automatically
+
+When you publish a release:
+
+```
+GitHub Release (1.2.3) → Workflow Triggers → Updates package.json → Commits Changes → Publishes to npm (via trusted publishing)
+```
+
+## Manual Publishing (Fallback)
+
+If needed, you can manually trigger the publish workflow:
+
+1. Go to [Actions](../../actions) → "publish" workflow
+2. Click "Run workflow" → Select branch → "Run workflow"
+3. Note: Manual triggers skip version updates
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+- **Workflow fails**: Check the [Actions](../../actions) tab for detailed logs
+- **Version conflicts**: Ensure the release tag doesn't already exist on npm
+- **Permission issues**: Trusted publishing is configured via the npm package settings. Ensure the GitHub repository is linked as a trusted publisher on npmjs.com under the package's settings.