diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index bb884af2..a69ba352 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@architect/functions",
-  "version": "7.0.0",
+  "version": "8.0.0-RC.0",
   "description": "Runtime utility library for Functional Web Apps (FWAs) built with Architect (https://arc.codes)",
   "homepage": "https://github.com/architect/functions",
   "repository": {