diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 70a075d..f098b21 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 plugin_name = "OctoPrint-Karmen"
 
 # The plugin's version. Can be overwritten within OctoPrint's internal data via __plugin_version__ in the plugin module
-plugin_version = "0.7.0"
+plugin_version = "0.8.0rc1"
 
 # The plugin's description. Can be overwritten within OctoPrint's internal data via __plugin_description__ in the plugin
 # module