diff --git a/main.go b/main.go
index d5c59ffc..b8d58b27 100644
--- a/main.go
+++ b/main.go
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ import (
 )
 
 func main() {
-	app.Version = "1.9.7"
+	app.Version = "1.9.8"
 
 	// 1. Core modules: app, api/ws, streams