diff --git a/RELEASE-NOTES b/RELEASE-NOTES
index 4d8d84ae3..83fc3fe8b 100644
--- a/RELEASE-NOTES
+++ b/RELEASE-NOTES
@@ -1,3 +1,7 @@
+# Release 2.8.3
+  * Blockchain checkpoints can be added and configured from the GUI.
+  * Fix crash on reading older wallet formats.
+
 # Release 2.8.2
   * show paid invoices in history tab
   * improve CPFP dialog
diff --git a/lib/version.py b/lib/version.py
index 91b1090d3..2f7fed479 100644
--- a/lib/version.py
+++ b/lib/version.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-ELECTRUM_VERSION = '2.8.2'  # version of the client package
+ELECTRUM_VERSION = '2.8.3'  # version of the client package
 PROTOCOL_VERSION = '0.10'   # protocol version requested
 
 # The hash of the mnemonic seed must begin with this