diff --git a/libp2p.nimble b/libp2p.nimble
index d83e402f31..fddad59a8b 100644
--- a/libp2p.nimble
+++ b/libp2p.nimble
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 mode = ScriptMode.Verbose
 
 packageName = "libp2p"
-version = "1.7.1"
+version = "1.8.0"
 author = "Status Research & Development GmbH"
 description = "LibP2P implementation"
 license = "MIT"