diff --git a/eip-template.md b/eip-template.md
index f18372645b5b6b..6486e1a8e5e4a5 100644
--- a/eip-template.md
+++ b/eip-template.md
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ requires: <EIP number(s)> # Only required when you reference an EIP in the `Spec
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   The Specification section should describe the syntax and semantics of any new feature. The specification should be detailed enough to allow competing, interoperable implementations for any of the current Ethereum platforms (besu, erigon, ethereumjs, go-ethereum, nethermind, or others).
 
-  It is recommended to follow RFC 2119 and RFC 8170. Do not remove the key word definitions if RFC 2119 and RFC 8170 are followed.
+  It is recommended to follow RFC 2119 and RFC 8174. Do not remove the key word definitions if RFC 2119 and RFC 8174 are followed.
 
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