diff --git a/server/version.py b/server/version.py
index 97d5497..b3d315f 100644
--- a/server/version.py
+++ b/server/version.py
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # Server name and protocol versions
 
-VERSION = 'ElectrumX 1.0.8'
+VERSION = 'ElectrumX 1.0.8a'
 PROTOCOL_MIN = '1.0'
 PROTOCOL_MAX = '1.0'