diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index f67c384fb..16f724d5f 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 name = "pairing"
 
 # Remember to change version string in README.md.
-version = "0.15.0"
+version = "0.16.0"
 authors = [
     "Sean Bowe <ewillbefull@gmail.com>",
     "Jack Grigg <jack@z.cash>",