diff --git a/bower.json b/bower.json
index f96b6c674..3c8a5fb00 100644
--- a/bower.json
+++ b/bower.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "bitcore",
   "main": "dist/bitcore.js",
-  "version": "0.8.0",
+  "version": "0.8.1",
   "homepage": "http://bitcore.io",
   "authors": [
     "BitPay, Inc."