diff --git a/.github/workflows/checks.yml b/.github/workflows/checks.yml
index f2c037a24..e38a69abc 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/checks.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/checks.yml
@@ -461,6 +461,7 @@ jobs:
     env:
       EXPECTED_BITCOIN_DA_ID: ${{ vars.EXPECTED_BITCOIN_DA_ID }}
       GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+    if: contains(github.ref, 'release-v')
     steps:
       - name: Validate EXPECTED_BITCOIN_DA_ID format
         run: |