diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 79ddaac..1b1967d 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "bitmessage",
-  "version": "0.4.0",
+  "version": "0.5.0",
   "description": "JavaScript Bitmessage library",
   "main": "./lib/index.js",
   "browser": {