diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index ba5756af..8452c23f 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@bedrock/vc-issuer",
-  "version": "25.2.1-0",
+  "version": "26.0.0",
   "type": "module",
   "description": "Bedrock Verifiable Credential Issuer",
   "main": "./lib/index.js",