diff --git a/main.go b/main.go
index df3468f4..7f94b930 100644
--- a/main.go
+++ b/main.go
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ import (
 )
 
 func main() {
-	app.Version = "1.9.6"
+	app.Version = "1.9.7"
 
 	// 1. Core modules: app, api/ws, streams